Understanding student behavior and how it is impacting a student’s learning  in the classroom can be challenging and complicated.  As a parent, you may be feeling frustrated on how to help your struggling child in school.  You believe that if you knew “WHY” your child was behaving in such an intense manner then they would be able to learn and be happy at school. 

 Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) can answer the essential question of  “WHY?” for your child’s behavior.  The development of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) from the assessment will provide strategies for supporting your child in acquiring socially-significant behavior. It will  improve their learning outcome in the classroom as well as improve their overall quality of life.  

I believe that collaboration between school and home is most important when it comes to supporting student learning outcomes and overall behavior change for a child. As a Behavior Analyst, I will conduct accurate and  data-driven assessments that provide essential information on how to create behavior change for children within the classroom and allow for them to learn throughout their school day. I will use my experience as a former Special Education classroom teacher and public school Behavior Specialist  to provide expert consultation on Behavior Intervention Plan implementation within the classroom setting that will ensure meaningful success for children in acquiring, generalizing, and maintaining socially- significant skills that will impact all aspects of their their life. 

Education: 

• B.S. Sociology

• Education Specialist Credential- Moderate to Severe Disabilities

• M.S. in Special Education

• M.A. in Teaching with an emphasis in Special Education

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Experience contributing to assessment practice: For over 20 years, Gina has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and Public Education in different capacities. She began her tenure in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) working for an in-home ABA agency serving children with Autism. She began her teaching career in a Nonpublic school for students with Moderate to Severe disabilities. Gina continued down the path of teaching multiple grade levels in classrooms embedded with ABA strategies until she became a Behavior Specialist for a public school district as well as served as Adjunct Faculty for Azusa Pacific University in their Moderate to Severe teaching credential program.

Certification: 

• UCLA- PEERS- Certified School Based Provider- Social Skills 

• Pro-Act Certified Trainer- School Based

• Applied Behavior Analysis