Julia Buzdygon, M.Ed, BCBA, LBS
Norristown,PA
Summary
Personable and analytical professional skilled in behavioral assessment and intervention techniques. Familiar with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and data-driven decision-making, and well-versed in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Dedicated to improving client outcomes through evidence-based strategies and continuous progress monitoring.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Registered Behavior Technician
Beyond Autism Services
Media, Havertown and West Goshen, PA
12.2025 - Current
- Provide direct 1:1 therapy, utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements in a school-based ABA environment.
- Provides direct instruction/ongoing supervision, training, and support to clients, staff members, and family members during regularly scheduled visits.
- Provided training and support to families on behavior management techniques.
- Educated staff on ABA principles and best practices for effective implementation.
- Utilized data collection tools to track behavioral changes and outcomes consistently.
- Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
- Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
Job
NeurAbilities Healthcare ABA center
King of Prussia, PA
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Provide direct 1:1 therapy, utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements in a school-based ABA environment.
- Provides direct instruction/ongoing supervision, training, and support to clients, staff members, and family members during regularly scheduled visits.
- Collaborate with a treatment team including clients, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Lead Behavioral Technician, ABA Interns, and co-workers to directly implement goals and objectives.
- Assists BCBA with improving/ coming up with new learning trees and goals for clients.
- Assists BCBA with updating learning trees, discharges, Client intakes, treatment plans, etc.
- I am accumulating hours to sit for the BCBA exam under direct supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Job
Applied Behavioral Services, New Story Schools
West Chester, OH
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Provide direct client care in 1:1, 2:1, and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements in a school-based ABA environment.
- Provides direct instruction/ongoing supervision, training, and support to clients, staff members, and family members during regularly scheduled visits.
- Collaborate with a treatment team including clients, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Lead Behavioral Technician, ABA Interns, and co-workers to directly implement goals and objectives.
- Prepares ongoing updates on clients’ CILs which include stimuli, data sheets, progress reports, IEP reports, curriculum-based educational materials, goals, and objectives, etc.
- Completes quarterly IEP progress report.
- Assists BCBA with improving/ coming up with new CILs and goals for clients.
- Assists BCBA with updating IEPs, treatment plans, etc.
- I am accumulating hours to sit for the BCBA exam under direct supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Education
Masters of Education - Foundations in Behavior Analysis
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Disability Services, Minor in Deaf Studies, Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12.2021
Skills
- Natural environment teaching
- Performance feedback and supervision
- Behavior intervention planning
- Early intensive behavioral intervention
- Social skills development
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Functional behavior assessment
- Crisis management techniques
- Pivotal response treatment
- Data collection and analysis
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Case management proficiency
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Effective May, 2026
- Licensed Behavioral Specialist; Effective January, 2026
- Registered Behavioral Technician: Effective April, 2022
- Infant and Adult CPR; First Aid: Effective February, 2022
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI): Effective November, 2023
- Ukeru Pad Training: Effective December, 2023
- Safety-care trained: Effective May, 2026
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Registered Behavior Technician
Beyond Autism Services
12.2025 - Current
Job
NeurAbilities Healthcare ABA center
05.2024 - 12.2024
Job
Applied Behavioral Services, New Story Schools
07.2023 - 07.2024
Masters of Education - Foundations in Behavior Analysis
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Disability Services, Minor in Deaf Studies, Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Additional Information
Experienced Program Manager with a strong background in leadership, team coordination, and behavioral health services. Recognized for exceptional performance and dedication by receiving the 2024 Registered Behavior Technician of the Year Award.