Amanda Butcher, M.Ed.

, BCBA
Hudson, NH - Email me on Indeed: indeed.com/r/5b47febd68838854
WORK EXPERIENCE

Autism Care Coordinator

Easter Seals NH - Manchester, NH - August 2012 to Present
Oversee autism services through the Autism Protocol, a state funded program for children diagnosed with
autism before their third birthday.
Work with families to develop treatment plans for children who are receiving services under the Autism
Protocol.
Provide both in-home and center based supervision to ensure integrity of lesson plans and teaching
strategies, as outlined in treatment plans.
Recruit, train, and supervise paraprofessionals in the delivery of services under the Autism Protocol.
Participate in a childs transition from Early Supports and Services to appropriate school district.
Conduct evaluations with Early Supports and Services, and consult with children with behavioral or learning
challenges.
Provide consult visits as needed to children with behavioral or learning challenges, and conduct functional
behavior assessments as needed.

Behavior Specialist
Northeast Arc

- Danvers, MA - April 2012 to August 2012

Responsibilities
Utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to manage challenging and/or disruptive behavior and
replace it with appropriate, adaptive, and/or functional behavior.
Provide in-home support, problem-solving, training, and supervision to in-home providers regarding clinical
issues relating to the child and their families.
Supervise and support staff working with children through co-visits including school, contract, insurance, or
waiver reimbursement programs.
Conduct functional behavior assessments to determine probable function of challenging behavior, in order
to develop appropriate interventions.
Complete bi-weekly progress notes to document goals and current progress.
Available to provide consultation, supervision, and/or functional behavior assessments to parents and/or
schools per request of the program director.

Elementary School Paraprofessional

Weston Public Schools - Weston, MA - May 2010 to August 2011
Serve five children with Autism Spectrum disorders in a learning center style classroom
Utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to manage challenging and disruptive behavior and replace
it with appropriate and functional behavior.
Conduct functional behavior assessments to determine probable function of challenging behavior, in order
to develop appropriate interventions.
Teach academic objectives, as specifically outlined in Individualized Education Plans.
Train students to engage in functional communication and social skills.
Include students in activities within the school community while considering ethical and safety limitations.

Middle School Paraprofessional

Wellesley Public Schools - Wellesley, MA - November 2009 to May 2010

Serve five children with Autism Spectrum disorders in an exclusionary classroom setting.
Utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to manage challenging and disruptive behavior and replace
it with appropriate and functional behavior.
Conduct functional behavior assessments to determine probable function of challenging behavior, in order
to develop appropriate interventions.
Teach educational objectives such as building academic knowledge, completing activities of daily living, and
sampling vocational activities, as specifically outlined in Individualized Education Plans.
Train students to engage in functional communication and social skills.
Include students in activities within the school community while considering ethical and safety limitations.
Provide home support to teach activities of daily living.

Lead Applied Behavior Analysis Counselor

Melmark New England - Andover, MA - November 2008 to November 2009
Serve as an assistant administrative representative for the residential program and manage the operations
of the home.
Attend weekly academic and clinical meetings for all eight residents to review progress, and when necessary,
submit proposals to better accommodate students' individual needs.
Ensure staffing meets regulatory safety requirements and oversee physical plant concerns of the home.
Delegate responsibilities to each shift of Applied Behavior Analysis Counselors.
Responsible for overseeing day-to-day teaching and behavior management at the residence.
Provide an additional supervisory tier in the residential setting and report directly to the Program Coordinator.
Attend weekly meetings that focus on effective supervision skills.

Applied Behavior Analysis Counselor

Melmark New England - Andover, MA - March 2008 to November 2008
Serve in a residential environment for children diagnosed with learning and behavioral issues. These
disabilities include Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Traumatic Brain
Injury, Cerebral Palsy, and severe challenging behavior.
Curriculum focus on building academic knowledge, functional skills and communication training
Collect and record both academic and clinical data for all students.
Responsible for the case management of one designated student.
Distribute medication and issue Well Body checks to up to eight children in one day.
Complete safety checklists, write memos concerning medication and/or heath issues, administered
medication

Intern to School Counselor and School Psychologist

The Henry K. Oliver School - Lawrence, MA - January 2007 to May 2007
Responsible for reporting to the school to observe and assist both the School Psychologist and the School
Counselor; Internship focus on ensuing an understanding of issues surrounding student confidentiality and
aspects of educational law associated with working with children.
Observe and review psychological, achievement, and social-emotional evaluations.
Participate in Individualized Education Program Meetings (IEP) and Family Support Team Meetings (FST);
asked to contribute and offer feedback during discussions with parents regarding sensitive issues.
Work directly with several students in both individual and group settings.
EDUCATION

Master of Education in Leadership, Teaching, and Educational Transformation

University of Massachusetts - Boston, MA

January 2011

Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Massachusetts - Boston, MA
July 2010

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH
May 2007