Tanya Bajwa

Behavior Analyst

Provide direct supervision and conduct regular competency evaluations for RBTs to ensure high-quality implementation of ABA interventions. Train staff on ABA principles, behavior intervention strategies, data collection, and program implementation. Conduct comprehensive assessments, including the VB-MAPP to evaluate clients’ developmental and behavioral needs. Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, incorporating evidence-based strategies. Coordinate care with OTs, SLTs, pediatric neurologists, and developmental pediatricians to ensure integrated, holistic, and cohesive intervention approaches. Provide individualized parent training sessions to teach strategies for managing behavior, fostering skill development, and generalizing learned behaviors across settings. Offer ongoing support and consultation to empower families and caregivers in their role as key contributors to their child’s progress.

McCarton Foundation, Bronx, NY

Director of Education and ABA

Provide hands-on support and oversight for ABA and education departments for the foundation. Act as the direct supervisor for 165 classroom staff (including behavior analysts, RBTs, teachers, and paraprofessionals) and oversees the implementation of evidenced-based practices for 200 students. Focus on the strategic planning and development of the McCarton Center Bronx’s center-based educational program, addressing challenges such as staff training, professionalism, and recruitment strategies for classroom staff. Develop and implement staff training programs to ensure that all staff members are up-to-date on recent ABA techniques and procedures. Set and maintain educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out. Attend weekly leadership meetings with the CEO, CFO, Director of HR, Director of Speech and OT, and Early Intervention Program Director. Research, review, and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and recommend any necessary modifications. Provide BCBA and RBT supervision. 

McCarton Foundation, Bronx, NY

ABA Supervisor

Provided guidance and support to a team of professionals to promote the delivery of effective and ethically sound ABA services. Implemented staff training programs to ensure that all staff members are up-to-date on recent ABA techniques and procedures. Provided classroom coverage as needed and hands-on support to staff members, including modeling techniques and providing feedback on their performance. Analyzed curricula to ensure that they were evidence-based and appropriate for children with ASD. Recorded and analyzed data to monitor progress and make data-driven decisions about curricula and individualized treatment plans. Provided BCBA and RBT supervision. 

Hillcrest Elementary School, Morristown, NJ 

RBT Trainer and Supervisor

Provided 40-hour training for 15 individuals who were working toward the RBT certification. Provided supervision for 15 individuals who were providing behavior-analytic services for Kindergarten through middle school students. 

Hillcrest Elementary School, Morristown, NJ 

K-2 Special Education Teacher 

Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis based instruction for verbal and nonverbal students with autism and other developmental disabilities ages five to eight. Conducted academic and behavioral assessments and analyze data to design academic programs and curricula and behavioral interventions. Collected and analyzed data for designing programs for verbal behavior development and the acquisition of behavioral cusps. Created and implemented IEP goals for all students and attended IEP meetings. Worked collaboratively with case managers, speech therapists, OTs, and PTs to ensure IEP goals were being met. Supervised and trained 7 Master’s students of Teachers College, Columbia University. Supervised and trained 11 school district employed Assistant Behavior Specialists in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Attended weekly grade-level meetings and attended teacher trainings. 

Hillcrest Elementary School, Morristown, NJ

Assistant Behavior Specialist 

Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis based instruction for preschool students with autism and other developmental disabilities under the supervision of BCBAs and Ph.D students. Instructional subjects included reading, math, spelling, writing, social skills, and developing verbal behavior milestones. Collected, graphed, and analyzed student data for future target behavior and instructional or behavioral tactics.

Rockland BOCES, Rockland, NY

Teaching Assistant 

Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis based instruction for verbal and nonverbal students with autism and other developmental disabilities ages three to five under the supervision of BCBAs and Ph.D students. Instructional subjects included reading, math, spelling, social skills, and developing verbal behavior milestones. Collected, graphed, and analyzed student data for future target behavior and instructional or behavioral tactics. 

Steps to Success Consultants, Lexington, MA

Associate  

Provided in-home ABA therapy for children with autism by implementing BCBA created programs, discrete trial training, behavior intervention plans, and activities of daily living. Collected, graphed, and analyzed client data for future target behaviors and interventions. Completed 40+ hours of online and in vivo Registered Behavior Technician Training. 

Steps to Success Consultants, Lexington, MA

Intern  

Assisted in and observed the implementation of behavior plans for children with autism. Assisted in supervising daily summer camp activities and observed activities of daily living programs. Recorded and organized data for future target behaviors for clients.