Bianca Dizon, M.Ed., BCBA

Experience

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  Bookworm Project

  Oct 2010 - May 2012

  Tutor

  Taught children in grades K-2 at risk with developing reading problems how to read using evidence-based practices (e.g. worked on cognitive and working memory through computerized memory games, identifying phonics sounds, sight words, etc.)

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  Bookworm Project

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Site Supervisor

  - Organized and ran different site programs at various schools in the Westchester area for children at risk of developing reading problems. - Supervised and oversaw tutors during sessions and tracked children's progress and development.- Responsible for scheduling tutors and children at various school sites.

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  ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services, Inc.)

  May 2013 - Mar 2015

  Behavior Interventionist

  - Conducted in-home, clinic-based, and community-based behavioral therapy sessions for children with autism spectrum disorder. - Implemented various behavior intervention plans using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to treat communication and social deficits.

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  Thrive Therapy & Social Center

  Mar 2015 - now

  - Responsible for creating behavior goals, treatment and intervention plans, and programs for children/individuals ages 1 - 15 with autism spectrum disorder. - Supervised program supervisors and behavior interventionists while working with clients and provided feedback as needed.- Conducted assessments through use of assessment tools, indirect, and direct observations. - Provided parent training to help parents understand and implement ABA skills. - Analyzed data and wrote assessment and progress reports of clients. - Consulted and collaborated with treatment team of therapists, supervisors, other professionals, and parents. Show less - Responsible for creating behavior goals, treatment and intervention plans, and programs for children with autism spectrum disorder under the guidance and supervision of BCBA. - Supervised behavior interventionists while working with clients and provided feedback as needed. - Analyzed data and wrote progress reports of clients. - Provided parent training to help parents understand and implement ABA skills.- Consulted and collaborated with treatment team of therapists, supervisors, other professionals, and parents.Also in charge of New Hire Training- - Implemented training manual to teach new hires about ABA. - Taught basic skills of ABA through in-class training; modeled skills and provided feedback. - Scheduled overlap sessions and field evaluations to track progress of new hires during the training process. - Evaluated skills in a field evaluation before sending new hires to their own scheduled sessions. Show less

  • Case Manager, BCBA

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Program Supervisor

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Behavior Interventionist

    Mar 2015 - Sept 2016