Tamra Whitehead
Whitehall,Pennsylvania
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Individual Services Clinical Director
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
Allentown, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Provided clinical supervision to BHT's and BC's on a monthly basis.
Licensed Behavior Specialist
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
Allentown, PA
02.2013 - Current
- Evaluated the effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
- Design, implement and monitor treatment plan goals and interventions.
- Monitor and coordinate treatment team in facilitating intensive verbal behavior programs.
- Create applicable ABA programming, data sheets and graphs for treatment team and caregiver utilization.
- Train families and BHT's in implementation of treatment plans.
Corporate Shareholder /Business Owner
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
Allentown, PA
01.2011 - Current
- Improve team productivity with ongoing training and development programs, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Interact with client families to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Promote and strengthen lasting client relationships using quick issue resolution and communication skills.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Behavior Specialist Consultant Contractor
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
05.2000 - 02.2013
- Assisted clients in reaching their full potential through the development of personalized goals and objectives.
- Expanded family understanding of behavioral issues through regular consultations on topics like triggers management or reinforcement techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication regarding client needs and progress.
- Delivered professional training to staff members, increasing overall effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
- Improved client behavior by developing and implementing customized intervention plans.
- Supported clients in achieving increased independence by teaching essential self-care and daily living skills.
- Designed, implemented and monitored treatment plan goals and interventions.
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Allentown, PA
06.1999 - 05.2000
- Provided one to one behavioral interventions with clients in all settings, home/school/community.
- Implemented treatment plan goals and behavioral interventions.
- Provided shadow supports in the school setting.
- Implemented Rutgers Behavioral programming in all settings.
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
Allentown, PA
05.1998 - 05.2000
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Provided one to one behavioral interventions with client in all settings, home/school/community.
- Implemented treatment programs and behavioral interventions.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions utilizing various data sheets and progress notes.
Chestnut Hill College Practicum
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
Allentown, PA
09.1999 - 04.2000
- Gained valuable experience working within a BHRS setting, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Conducted initial intake with potential special needs clients and families.
- Conducted functional assessments in all settings needed with children on the Autism spectrum.
- Wrote effective behavioral programs for children on the Autism spectrum.
- Observation and analysis of interventions being utilized on specific client cases.
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Human Services Consultants
Allentown, PA
02.1996 - 05.1998
- Provided one to one behavioral supports in the home setting.
- Implemented individualized treatment plan goals and behavioral interventions.
- Implemented behavioral interventions in the school setting for adolescent clients.
Intensive Therapeutic Staff Support
United Health and Human Services
Philadelphia, PA
05.1993 - 02.1996
- Supervised, monitored, and intervened in at risk adolescent daily activities in the home setting.
- Utilized various behavioral assessments and social skills training programs.
- Provided one to one behavioral support.
Education
No Degree - Applied Behavioral Analysis Coursework
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2004
No Degree - Applied Behavioral Analysis Coursework
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2002
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology & Human Services
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA05-1992
Licenses
Behavior Specialist License
License number: BH000052
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Issue Date: 02/26/2013
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Individual Services Clinical Director
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Behavior Specialist
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
02.2013 - Current
Corporate Shareholder /Business Owner
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
01.2011 - Current
Behavior Specialist Consultant Contractor
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
05.2000 - 02.2013
Chestnut Hill College Practicum
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
09.1999 - 04.2000
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
06.1999 - 05.2000
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Glenn R. Koch & Associates, LLC
05.1998 - 05.2000
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Human Services Consultants
02.1996 - 05.1998
Intensive Therapeutic Staff Support
United Health and Human Services
05.1993 - 02.1996
No Degree - Applied Behavioral Analysis Coursework
University of North Texas
No Degree - Applied Behavioral Analysis Coursework
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology & Human Services
Chestnut Hill College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania