Erin Boburchock
Manns Choice
Summary
Compassionate Behavior Intervention Specialist with expertise in designing behavior intervention plans through behavior analysis and intervention strategies. Proven ability to support youth aged 3 to 18 through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated success in high-pressure environments, ensuring positive outcomes for students. Committed to continuous professional development and implementing best practices in behavior intervention.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
Bedford
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct functional behavioral assessments to identify functions of problem behaviors.
- Develop Positive Behavior Intervention Plans based on assessment results and individual student needs.
- Created visual supports, including schedules and choice boards, for enhanced student engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of interventions and data collection per district policies.
- Monitored student progress regularly and adjusted interventions to ensure effectiveness.
- Collaborated with school staff, families, and outside agencies to support student success.
- Educated parents on behavior issues and effective strategies for home support.
- Attended conferences to stay informed about best practices in behavior intervention.
Mental Health Worker
Children’s Aid Home Programs
Somerset
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to enhance adolescents' behavioral health.
- Developed personalized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs.
- Counseled patients on identifying triggers for negative behaviors and emotions.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and medical professionals to ensure optimal client care.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and feedback from caregivers.
- Educated patients about available resources, including community programs and support groups.
Mental Health Professional
Children’s Behavioral Health
Somerset
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered effective counseling to treat behavioral health disorders.
- Collaborated on personalized treatment plans tailored for individual needs.
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions with adolescents to support emotional growth.
- Created and organized curriculum to enhance student engagement and self-care skills.
- Administered Functional Behavioral Assessments to identify behaviors and develop support plans.
- Evaluated student progress using formal and informal assessment methods.
- Recommended appropriate interventions and therapies to modify behaviors.
- Maintained professional interactions among children, parents, and colleagues.
Lead Teacher Pre-K Head Start
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
Bedford
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development through diverse classroom and outdoor activities.
- Developed curriculum aligned with developmental goals and instructional activities.
- Applied play-based learning to enhance reasoning and problem-solving skills through exploration.
- Managed student behavior according to established guidelines to maintain a positive environment.
- Maintained open communication with families and staff to foster support networks.
- Monitored student progress regularly and provided required progress reports.
- Created records on attendance, incidents, and noteworthy events per licensing policies.
- Attended conferences and workshops to advance professional development.
Teacher, Special Education-Emotional Support
Altoona Area School District
Altoona
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principals through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings.
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development using classroom activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Substitute Teacher
Ignite Learning Solutions
Johnstown
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Executed classroom plans from regular teachers to ensure consistent student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Recognized for exceptional performance through repeated requests as substitute and long-term substitute teacher.
- Managed class activities, planning, assignments, and student needs while maintaining accurate records.
Substitute Teacher
Berlin Brothersvalley School District
Berlin
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Facilitated daily interactions with administration, teachers, team members, paraprofessionals, students, and parents.
- Utilized proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement to keep students focused.
- Recognized for strong classroom management skills, resulting in frequent requests for substitute teaching roles.
- Demonstrated flexibility while maintaining positive relationships with students.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08-2024
Master’s of Arts - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.2021
Master’s of Education - Instructional Design and Technologies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2019
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary Education (K-8)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2002
Skills
- Organization and planning skills
- Communication with parents, administration, and students
- Emotional support
- Classroom observation
- Functional behavioral assessment
- Positive behavior intervention
- Data collection methods
- Individualized education planning
- Classroom management
- Crisis intervention
- Family collaboration
- Behavior assessment
- Behavioral intervention plans
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior modification
- Emotional regulation
- Social skills training
- Positive behavior support
- Family engagement strategies
- Progress tracking and reporting
- Student data management
- Computer proficiency
- Schedule creation
Certification
PA-Educator I certificates, 1997-2022, PreK-3, 4-6 all subjects, 7-8 grades English Language Arts
Coaching Experience
- Cheerleading, 4-year-old beginners through competition High School
- Middle School softball
- Middle School Boys baseball
- Middle School Girls basketball
Presentations
- National Educational Technology Conference, Washington, DC, 2009, Presenter for AverMedia; created a lesson to implement the company’s newly created technology (Aver Pens) in my classroom prior to the conference; collected data, recorded lessons and use of the technology to demonstrate how it was used in the classroom.
- Middle School Drama Club, 2007, Created the Middle School Drama Club and directed a school play.
- Church missions trip, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2006, Traveled for orphanage repair, cleaning, and interacting with children; visited a children’s hospital; played and interacted with older children at a second orphanage.
Timeline
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
07.2024 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Children’s Aid Home Programs
03.2024 - 06.2024
Mental Health Professional
Children’s Behavioral Health
03.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Teacher Pre-K Head Start
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
08.2022 - 03.2023
Teacher, Special Education-Emotional Support
Altoona Area School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
Ignite Learning Solutions
07.2019 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
Berlin Brothersvalley School District
02.2016 - 11.2020
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Master’s of Arts - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Arizona State University
Master’s of Education - Instructional Design and Technologies
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary Education (K-8)
Arizona State University
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