Curriculum Vitae July, 2015

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1 Tyra P. Sellers, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Special Education & Rehabilitation Utah State University 2865 Old Main Hill Logan, UT Curriculum Vitae July, 2015 Educational History Utah State University - Logan, UT Major: Disability Disciplines -Applied Behavior Analysis Degree: Doctorate of Philosophy, 2011 Dissertation Title: Increasing Mand Variability In Preschoolers With Autism Advisor: Thomas S. Higbee, PhD, BCBA-D San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Advisor: Nicholas Certo, PhD Major: Special Education -Vocational Education Degree: Masters of Arts, 2002 University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA Major: Law Degree: Juris Doctorate, 1998 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Major: Philosophy -Cum Laude Degree: Bachelors of Arts, 1995 Professional Certifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D ), Certification Number: (BCBA-D June 2011-present, BCBA June ) Membership in Professional Associations Association for Behavior Analysis International Association for Professional Behavior Analysts Utah Association for Behavior Analysis (Secretary ) Work History Academic Position -Current August, 2014-Present Assistant Professor Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University, Logan, UT. Current Courses Taught Undergraduate SPED 5050 Educational Applications of Behavior Analysis II -Undergraduate Graduate SPED 6700 Introduction to Behavioral Research in Education Master s Distance

2 Tyra P. Sellers Education Course SPED 6730 Educational Applications of Behavior Analysis II Master s Distance Education Course SPED 6750 Practicum Individual Supervision Master s SPED 6760 Practicum Group Supervision - Master s Distance Education Course SPED 6780 Ethics Master s Distance Education Course SPED 7720 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis Doctoral Honors Received Teacher of the Year Department of Special Education Faculty Fellow Utah State University Center for Persons with Disabilities present Academic Positions -Previous Fall 2013 Adjunct Instructor -Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University, Logan, UT SPED 6700 Introduction to Behavioral Research in Education Master s Distance Education Course Fall 2009 Graduate Instructor -Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University, Logan, UT SPED 5010 Applied Behavior Analysis I Undergraduate Distance Education Advisor: Thomas S. Higbee, Ph. D., BCBA-D Spring 2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant -Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University, Logan, UT SPED 5050 Applied Behavior Analysis II -Undergraduate Distance Education Advisor: Robert Morgan, Ph. D. Fall 2008 Graduate Teaching Assistant -Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University, Logan, UT SPED 5010 Applied Behavior Analysis I Undergraduate Distance Education Advisor: Thomas S. Higbee, Ph. D., BCBA-D Fall 2002 Adjunct Instructor -Chapman University -Concord CA Campus Master s Level Course in Behavior Analysis & Classroom Management Work History Clinical Positions -Current Director of the Utah Behavior Support Clinic Utah State University, Logan, UT August, Present o Duties: Provide evidence-based assessment and intervention for individuals with severe problem behavior in the clinic, home, school, and other community settings across Utah and on neighboring states. Recruit, train, and supervise graduate and undergraduate students working as clinicians and therapists through the clinic. Provide training and workshops to stakeholders (parents, teachers, other professionals). Conduct applied research studies. Approved Professional Development Provider - Utah Professional Development Network (UPDN) October Present 2 of 8

3 Tyra P. Sellers o Duties: Provide requested targeted professional development activities and coaching in the areas of behavior assessment and reduction, skill acquisition, social skills, etc. Clinical Positions -Past Regional Director (AZ, CO, IL, KS, MO, OH, TX, WY) - Trumpet Behavioral Health (TBH), Lakewood CO February August 2014 o Oversaw 13 centers/offices with a total in $6+ million revenue across 8 states. Responsible for ensuring excellence in all clinical, financial, and operational/systems functions for center and home-based ABA programming (approx. 375 clients and 175 staff); hired and trained clinical leaders and other professionals; supervised staff; conducted performance and clinical assessments; developed assessments, interventions, and curriculum; developed and maintain regional budgets; assessed and carried out business development and growth (oversaw the creation of 6 new service locations across 6 states), worked with funding sources and insurance contracting (prepare and submit RFPs); worked in conjunction with other community and state agencies; assisted in conducting research projects; worked on TBH committees to develop policies, revenue cycle management tools, data collection best practice guidelines and tools, among other best practice guidelines and tools. Clinical Director (CO) - Trumpet Behavioral Health (TBH), Lakewood, CO February October 2012 o Oversaw in-home and center-based clinical services; developed training, assessment, and programming protocol and materials, developed relationships with local agencies, prepared and submitted RFPs to local agencies for service contracts; hired and trained team staff; assisted on research projects; worked on TBH committees to create policies and other needed materials and trainings Regional Director (CO) - STE Consultants, Bay Area, CA December February 2012 o Managed the CO division of a national behavior consulting business hired and trained staff; train other professionals and parents; conducted educational and behavioral assessments; developed behavior analytic educational programs and behavior interventions; monitored staff; developed relationships with schools and other agencies. Behavior Consultant - Park City School District, via Utah State University August 2009 July 2010 o Trained professional and direct-line staff to design and implement behavior analyticbased preschool and elementary programs, adhering to an LRBI model, for children with autism; monitored staff performance; conducted educational and behavior assessments; and designed curriculum and positive behavior intervention plans. Co Director of Program Quality - Behavior Intervention Specialists of Los Angeles, telecommuted 3 of 8

4 April 2008 October 2010 o Reviewed progress reports and initial assessment to ensure quality, trained and supervised clinical staff Tyra P. Sellers Assistant Director ASSERT Preschool, Utah State University, Logan, UT April 2008 October 2010 o Provided case management, assessment, curriculum development, staff supervision and training, and parent consultation and training, as well as consulting schools, as needed Director & Owner SBEC, Santa Clara & San Jose, CA July 2005 December 2010 o Held contracts with several large school districts providing behavior and inclusion services for all grade levels (e.g., Functional Behavior Assessments, Positive Behavior Intervention Plans, staff and parent training), as well as developing preschool services and curriculum for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and district-wide staff training Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist Northwest Regional Education Service District, Beaverton, OR October 2004 May 2005 o Conducted initial Autism eligibility evaluations using a variety of standardized and observational tools, as well as provided ongoing consultative support for educational team members and students, primarily for Early Intervention students. Developed and gave small & large group trainings. Behavior & Education Consultant Self Employed, Bay Area, CA July 2002 August 2004 o Held contracts with several large public school districts, non-public schools, group homes, and private individuals. Worked with IEP team members and families to best meet the needs of each individual through direct observation, consultation, collaborative meetings, and training. Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments, Positive Behavior Intervention Plans, Emergency Plans, educational goals, and curriculum; trained parents, teachers, school psychologists, paraprofessionals and other staff; ran Social Language/Skills Groups. Provided direct ABA services where required Behavior Analyst & Partner - Communication & Behavior Consultants (CBC), East Bay, CA July 2002 August 2004 o Developed curriculum/materials and ran social skills groups for individuals with Asperger s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder, and other cognitive impairments. Conducted training for parents and others. District Behavior Analyst - West Contra Costa Unified School District, Richmond, CA October July of 8

5 Tyra P. Sellers o Provided all needed behavior services for students attending Early Intervention, Special Education and Alternative Programs, as well as those on a 504 plan within a school district comprised of approximately 60 schools. Duties included: Functional Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavior Intervention Plan, full inclusion, staff/parent training, and transition services. Education Specialist (held various positions from ) Spectrum Center, Pinole CA August 1998 October 2000 o Supervised 3-5 classrooms comprised of 8-12 students and 4-8 staff. Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments, developed Positive Behavior Intervention Plans. Aided the teachers in drafting educational goals, conducted weekly supervision meetings with the classroom teachers and weekly clinical meetings with classroom staff. Worked with a team to develop, set up, and run and early intervention service for 3-6 year old children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Worked directly with staff, families, administrators, and other community agencies to provide program development and training. Held various positions from One-to-One Aide to Teacher to Education Specialist throughout time at Spectrum from July 1992 October Publications -Peer Reviewed Journals Sellers, T. P., Valentio, A. L., LeBlanc, L. A. (submitted). Recommended Practices for Individual Supervision in Practicum and Fieldwork Experiences in Preparation for Certification as Behavior Analyst. Behavior Analysis in Practice. LeBlanc, L. A., Raetz, P. B, Sellers, T. P. & Carr, J.E. (accepted, pending publication). A Model for Selecting Measurement Procedures for the Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice. Sellers, T. P., Kelley, K., Higbee, T.S., Wolfe, K. (submitted). Assessing strategies to increase mand variability in preschoolers with autism. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior. Sellers, T.P., Bloom, S.E., Samaha, A.L., Dayton, E., Lambert, J.M., & Keyl-Austin, A.A., (2013) Some components of choice making. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, Betz, A.M., Higbee, T.S., Kelley, K.N., Sellers, T.P., & Pollard, J.S. (2011). Increasing response variability of mand frames with script training and extinction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, Sellers, T. & Higbee, T.S. (2010). A review of: Julia Moor: Playing, Laughing, and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Careers (Second Edition). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Morgan, B., Sellers, T., & Keyl, A. (2009). How to change behavior in the context of an FBA-based intervention. Utah Special Educator, 31, Book Chapters 5 of 8

6 Tyra P. Sellers Higbee, T.S. & Sellers, T.P. (2011). Verbal behavior and communication training. In J.L. Matson & P. Sturmey (Eds.), International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. New York: Springer. Presentations Collins, S. D., & Sellers, T. S. (2015, June). Conducting Research in Community Settings. Utah Association for Behavior Analysis, Layton, UT. Sellers, T. P. (2015, May). Intervention Treatment Selection and Planning for Effective Implementation and Sustained Outcomes. Granite School District funded through UPDN, Salt Lake, UT. Sellers, T. P. (2015, January). Post-Secondary Supports Education Supports & Programs. BYU Best Practices in Autism: Autism in Adolescence conference, Provo, UT. Sellers, T.P. (2014, September). Trial-Based Functional Analysis Design and Implementation. Workshop presented at Chrysalis yearly professional development conference, Cedar City, UT. Sellers, T.P. (2013, September). Addressing those ever elusive social skills. Workshop presented at Chrysalis yearly professional development conference, Las Vegas, NV. Sellers, T.P., Higbeen, T.S., & Kelley, K.N. (2012, May). Assessing the effects of extinction and antecedent interventions on mand variability in preschool children with autism. Paper presented at the 38 th annual conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA. Sellers, T.P., Higbee, T.S., Snyder, K., & Kelley, K.N. (2012, February). The application of script fading and extinction procedures to increase response variability and novel mand frames in young children with autism. Paper presented at the 30 th annual western regional conference of the California Association for Behavior Analysis, Garden Grove, CA. Sellers, T.P., Bloom, S.E., Samaha, A.L., Dayton, E., Lambert, J.M, & Keyl-Austin, A.A. (2011, February). Evaluating choice as a reinforcer. Symposium presented at the 29 th annual Western Regional Conference of the California Association for Behavior Analysis, Burlingame, CA. Sellers, T. P., Keyl-Austin, A. A., Brodhead, M. T., Higbee, T. S. (2011, February) Ethical Considerations for Clinical Applied Behavior Analysts. Workshop presented at the 29 th annual Western Regional Conference of the California Association for Behavior Analysis, Burlingame, CA. Sellers, T. P. (2010, October). Strategies for Promoting Language. Workshop presented at Utah s 2010 Early Childhood Conference, Provo, UT. Sellers, T. P. (2010, June). Effective Teaching Strategies and Interventions for Children with Autism. Workshop presented at the June Institute for Granite School District educators, Salt Lake City, UT. 6 of 8

7 Sellers, T. P. (2010, June). Increasing Language for Individuals with Autism and Communication Disorders. Lecture presented at the annual Effective Practices Conference, Logan, UT. Tyra P. Sellers Sellers, T.P., Bloom, S.E., Samaha, A.L., Dayton, E., Lambert, J.M., & Keyl-Austin, A. A. (2010). Evaluating choice as a reinforcer. Symposium presented at annual Utah State University Intermountain Graduate Research Symposium. Sellers, T. P., Higbee, T. S., & Snyder, K. (2010). Using Progressive-Ratio Schedules to Validate Results of Preference Assessments. Poster presented at annual Utah State University Intermountain Graduate Research Symposium. Bloom, S.E., Lambert, J.M., Pollard, J.S., Sellers, T.P., Dayton, E., Samaha, A.L., & Keyl Austin, A.A. (2010, May). Evaluation of a teacher-conducted trial-based functional analysis. In S.E. Bloom, Chair, Functional Assessment of Problem Behavior and Factors that Influence Effectiveness of Interventions. Symposium presented at 36th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, Texas. Sellers, T.P., Bloom, S.E., Samaha, A.L., Dayton, E., Lambert, J.M., & Keyl-Austin, A.A. (2010, May). Evaluating choice as a reinforcer. In S.E. Bloom, Chair, Functional Assessment of Problem Behavior and Factors that Influence Effectiveness of Interventions. Symposium presented at 36th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, Texas. Sellers, T. P., Bloom, S. E., Pollard, J. S., Samaha, A. L., & Keyl, A. A. (2010). Evaluation of a Teacher-Conducted Trial-Based Functional Analysis. In T. S. Higbee, Chair, Behavioral Assessment and Intervention for Individuals with Autism and Related Disabilities. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the California Association for Behavior Analysis, Irvine, CA. Sellers, T.P. & Higbee, T.S. (2009, May). The effects of general praise statements vs. behavior specific praise statements on skill acquisition in young children with autism. Poster presented at the 35th Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Phoenix, AZ. Betz, A., Higbee, T., Kelley, K., Sellers, T., & Pollard, J. (May, 2009). The effects of extinction and script-fading procedures on the response variability of mand frames used by young children with autism. Symposium conducted at the 35 th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Phoenix, AZ. Sellers, T. P. (2009, June). Classroom-Based Functional Assessment. Lecture presented at the annual Effective Practices Conference, Logan, UT. Sellers, T. P. (2008, August). Applied Behavior Analytic Based Strategies for Preschoolers and Elementary Classrooms. Week-long training provided to Moreland School District teachers, SLPs, School Psychologists, and instructional aides. San Jose, CA. 7 of 8

8 Sellers, T.P. (2008, June). User Friendly Data Collection (really). Lecture presented at the annual Effective Practices Conference, Logan, UT. Tyra P. Sellers External Funding Agency: Granite School District, SLC, UT Role: Principal Investigator (PI) Purpose: To support the Granite School District s ABA Team in developing a Clinical Services Team to address the assessment, intervention, and staff training needs relative to students with behavior challenges. Duration: July 2015 June 2016 Amount: $48, Editorial/Reviewer Experience 2015 Guest Associate Editor Education and Treatment of Children 2015 Guest Reviewer International Journal of Developmental Disabilities Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis European Journal of Behavior Analysis 2014 Full Grant Proposal Reviewer European Journal of Behavior Analysis Organization for Autism Research 2014 Guest Reviewer The Analysis of Verbal Behavior Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions 2013 Guest Reviewer The Analysis of Verbal Behavior Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions 2012 Guest Reviewer Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 2010 Guest Reviewer Behavior Analysis in Practice Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 2009 Guest Reviewer Behavior Analysis in Practice 2007 Guest Reviewer Education and Treatment of Children 8 of 8