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H. Deniz ONUR

SENIOR BEHAVIORAL CONSULTANT

DENIZ ONUR, M.A. BCBA

Compassionate, solution-oriented Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising behaviourally data based education and treatment programs for individuals with special needs, specifically individuals with autism.

Behaviour specialist with over 17 years of extensive experience specialising in the area with the individuals ranging from 3-21 years of age and providing intense training to therapists, care assistants and family members.

Employment History

Seniour Behavioral Consultant /BCBA/ TunaAutism Consultancy/UK

February 2024-Present

Board Certified Behaviour Analyst/Team Leader/Supervisor at Vision Beyond Autism, Wilmslow/UK

February 2021 — January 2023

To manage a caseload of ABA/PBS clients
To train and monitor the delivery of ABA/PBS by a team of behaviour support tutors within the setting.
To develop self management strategies and supported living model
To attend statutory training and additional company training as required.
To conduct assessments, training and ongoing team meetings
To provide an evidence-based curriculum to clients
To provide evidence-based behaviour support plans and train staff in the delivery of the plans
Interpret and analyse data to monitor progress
Liaise with the team, family, Local Authority, school and other professionals in relation to the young person’s Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) targets and progress by email, phone or at meetings
To produce notes and guidance to teams and family members following team meetings
To provide progress reports for annual reviews or tribunals as necessary and in a timely manner
To meet with families and schools enquiring about ABA services
To attend peer supervision sessions with other team members
To contribute to the development of the adult services model
Write and deliver training courses for junior team members at Twilight training sessions
Provide BCBA Supervision to supervisees within the company

Skills

• Leadership and Teamwork
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Data Analysis
• Content Research & Development
• Functional Programming
• Staff Development & Training
• Adult Education & Lecture
• Expert in Home&School and
community based interventions
• Consultation

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / ABA Program Coordinator at Anadolu Autism Foundation , İzmir/Turkey

September 2013 — November 2020

Train, coach, and supervise new and existing staff members
Supervise and delegate tasks to a team of [10] people
Execute and follow the ethical standards for behavior analysts as outlined through the BACB
Maintain client confidentiality through the standards set through privacy rule and the BACB
Conduct functional behavior assessment (FBA) for each assigned student and develop behavioral goals for each assigned students' IEP and behavior support plan
Develop lesson plans and mastery criteria for students' behavioral goals
Develop specific, individualized systems of data collection for each assigned student
Execution of data collection methods to support interventions and behavior change
Revise and update behavior support plans and behavior goals as data suggest the need for intervention change
Oversee staff implementation of behavior support plans and behavior goals
Provide behavioral skills training and comprehensive personal development plans for therapists
Plan and implement comprehensive family training and consultation
Develop and implement telehealth services with the therapist and familes
Attend professional conferences and workshops focused on behavioral analytic interventions and research and as well as autism and developmental disabilities
Continued review of behavior analytic research

Behaviour Specialist / Supervisor at Tohum Autism Foundation /Turkey Branch of Princeton Child Development Institute, İstanbul/Turkey

August 2006 — August 2013

Provided consultation and behavioral assistance to individuals with autism.
Developed effective data based approaches to preventing/addressing challenging behavior
Consultation, review, and approval of functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans.
Conducted comprehensive interviews, and review of documentation for each client
Developed and interpreted skill acquisition programs, on an ongoing basis.
Developed and implemented data collection methods, and research based behavioral interventions based on the principles of ABA.
Developed and implemented data based home and school programs
Conducted staff training and facilitated behavioral motivation to promote the natural environment.
Provided children/individuals with autism with various activities in order to improve their behavior and support their learning.
Conducted studies that measure specific influences on behavior; assist students in identifying their needs and formulating treatment plans; behavior plans and or IEP plans to manage problematic behaviors.
Coordinated and supervised of various teams, including new employees to ensure they are familiar with company regulations and code of conduct
Supervised and delegated tasks to a team of [12] people.

Preschool Classroom Teacher at Eyuboglu Education Institutions -Erenkoy Kindergarten, İstanbul/Turkey

August 2005 — July 2005

Worked as classroom teacher for short-term and long-term positions for all subjects for students ranging from 3-6 years of age
Proactively participated in meetings and helped create new practices.
Assisted and worked as a team in designing and implementing engaging dailylesson plans and curriculum that increased student engagement by 25%
Helped some struggling students to improve social and cognitive skills and achieve goals
Designed and implemented fun and engaging educational activities to enhance the learning process
Wrote detailed and comprehensive reports to regular absent teachers on classroom lessons and student progress
Respected school policies and procedures
Worked closely with parents and other teachers to help struggling students
Developed fun team building exercises and helped enhance student motivation and teamwork

Education

Masters of Arts in Special Education, Ball State University,

Muncie/Indiana/USA

2020

Advanced Verified ABA Course Sequence, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne/Florida/USA

2017

Bachelors of Art in Primary Education, Bogazici University,

İstanbul/Turkey

2005

Cources/Certification

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

1-20-44521, Behavior Analyst Certification Board

North Carolina Behavior Analyst

1093, North Carolina Behavior Analyst Certification Board