Stephanie Vego - M.Ed, BCBA

Experience

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  UCSB Summer Science Camp

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Science Counselor

  I facilitated various science lessons for 30 children, most with a moderate to severe disabilities, focusing on physics, engineering, chemistry and anatomy. I performed and taught science experiments, such as creating robotic devices and administering chemical reactions. I also created and organized team-building exercises to improve the children’s relationships and collaboration skills.

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  Life of the Party - UCSB Alcohol & Drug Program

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Peer Leader & Volunteer Coordinator

  I collaborated with the Alcohol and Drug Program on prevention education and outreach activities, to help students at UC Santa Barbara stay safe.Within my role, I facilitated weekly volunteer meetings and led seven volunteers, collaborating to create safety campaigns and events. I also provided educational presentations for various student groups on campus as requested.

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  Koegel Autism Consultants

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

  Clinician & Inclusion Aide

  One core part of this role was to attend school with a six-year-old child with Down Syndrome, while collecting data on conversation initiations, buddy system implementation and cooperative arrangement. My job was to adjust the English and Math curriculum to fit the educational level of the child with Down Syndrome, while assisting the teacher by helping the typically developing children with class assignments and daily activitiesThe other component of this role involved one-on-one behavior therapy. I implemented Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), a naturalistic intervention model derived from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), for several clients with autism. I also taught these children appropriate social interactions during daily activities. Show less

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  Santa Barbara Unified School District

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Paraeducator II

  Within this role, I primarily worked one-on-one with a child that had severe disabilities. I provided instruction, behavior modification, and intervention strategies this individual. I also helped the student develop independent living, communication, social and self-help skillsIn addition to intervention, I collected data and work samples for the student to assess progress and patterns. Lastly, I supported the other classrooms by patiently conveying information to students that had difficulties communicating verbally and in writing. Show less

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  The Help Group

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Instructional Aide

  I instruct individual and small group lessons for students with moderate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorders. I also implement behavior plans and manage student behavior utilizing positive, strength-based strategiesDuring day-to-day work, I apply appropriate crisis intervention protocols in accordance with Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program and plan academic activities in accordance to goals in student's IEP and record data.

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  Seattle Children's

  Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Certified Behavior Technician

  • Implement behavioral and skill development programs using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), for children with ASD between the ages of 18 months and five years old• Conduct Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System (AEPS) and train volunteer students in ABA with supervising BCBA• Collaborate with other Behavior Technicians, BCBAs, a Speech Language Pathologist, a Family Advocate, and the Early Intervention Program Director to optimize the family’s and children’s learning and overall experience Show less

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  Autism Learning Partners

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  BCBA; Clinical Supervisor

  • Lead and supervise ABA programming for 20+ clients• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments, then develop, manage, and oversee progress reports and treatment plans• Experience using and training RBTs to use the following tools: VB-MAPP; AFLS; Vineland-3; AEPS; CentralReach• Provide training, support and mentorship to RBTs and other behavior therapists• Coach and guide parents through the development and implementation of Parent training programs