Natalie L. Homa Behavior Analyst EDUCATION University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Bachelor of Arts, 2007 Major: Psychology Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL Master of Science: Applied Behavior Analysis, 2011 Advisor: David A. Wilder Thesis: The Effect of Topic Preference on the Acquisition of Textual and Intraverbal Behavior in Children with Autism PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Board Certified Behavior Analyst: 2011 to present (# 1-11-9428) Professional Crisis Management Instructor (PS) Certification: 2011 to present PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND SOCIETIES Association of Professional Behavior Analysts 2011 present Florida Association for Behavior Analysis 2009 present BASA (Behavior Analysis Student Association) 2009 2011 Association for Behavior Analysis International 2009 Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society) 2006 present Psi Chi 2005 present PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Newsletter reviewer, Association for Science in Autism Treatment 2010 2011 Co-organizer (BASA), Florida Tech Autism Conference 2009 Treasurer, Omicron Delta Kappa 2006 2007 University of St. Thomas Circle Fundraiser Coordinator, Psi Chi, University of St. Thomas Chapter 2006 2007 Homa, Natalie, Page 1 of 7
EXPERIENCE Brih Design 6606 Shingle Creek Parkway, PMB 172 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 2011 present Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Manage individual cases Provide in-home supports for family transitioning son home from residential care Consult with families and schools to conduct FBAs and ongoing training New Hope Lutheran Academy 2011 Melbourne, FL Behavior Analyst Develop and implement decelerative and skill acquisition programming for child with chromosomal disorder in school setting Train parent and direct-care staff in effective teaching methods using Verbal Behavior Teach American Sign Language to girl with hearing loss and cognitive delays. QuestKids, Inc. 2010 2011 Orlando, FL Behavior Analyst Primary Therapist Conduct language assessments (VB-MAPP/ABLLS) Write assessment findings and quarterly progress reports Provide parent training. Develop and implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)/Verbal Behavior (VB) programming for children with Autism and ADHD Graph and analyze data Train new staff Homa, Natalie, Page 2 of 7
Private Consulting 2009-2011 Melbourne, FL Implement in-home therapy using Applied Behavior Analysis/Verbal Behavior for children and teens with Autism Develop and maintain programming, run sessions, record and interpret data Train and supervise staff Provide ongoing family training Florida Institute of Technology 2009 2011 Melbourne, FL Graduate Research Assistant Participate in team to develop VB-based parent training research involving use of sign language for beginning mand training Present at bi-weekly parent training seminars Lead weekly in-home sessions with family Train students in data collection and procedures Private Consulting 2010 Behavior Therapist/Classroom Aide Provide one-to-one assistance to child with autism in inclusive preschool setting Implement decelerative procedures Record data Provide ongoing assistance to teachers in effective behavior analytic technology Autism Matters, Inc. 2008-2009 Minnetonka, MN Supervising Therapist Develop and implement in-home and center-based ABA/VB programming for children with autism Collect data and conduct data analysis Write Individual Treatment Plans and update short-term objectives Provide family skills training to parents and caregivers Homa, Natalie, Page 3 of 7
Arc Greater Twin Cities 2006-2009 St. Paul, MN Sibshop Facilitator Organize activities for monthly workshops for children who have siblings with disabilities Lead workshop sessions and communicate with parents about Sibshop events Behavioral Dimensions, Inc. 2007 2008 Hopkins, MN Behavior Therapist Work one-to-one with children with Autism using Applied Behavior Analysis based on Behavioral Dimensionsʼ curriculum Record and interpret data Implement procedures to decrease aberrant behaviors. Private Consulting 2007 Mahtomedi, MN Behavior Therapist Assess learning needs of individual teen with Autism Implement Verbal Behavior program, focusing on increasing communication using sign language, and decreasing aberrant behaviors Record and assess progress Provide training to parents in dealing with problem behavior and increasing language University of St. Thomas 2005-2007 St. Paul, MN Educational Assistant, Department of Psychology Tutor undergraduate students in psychology classes Assist with studentsʼ and professorsʼ research Organize department events and hosting of Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference Homa, Natalie, Page 4 of 7
Self-Employed 2002 2005 Burnsville, MN Adaptive Dance Class Developer and Teacher Develop curriculum and routines for dance class Teach tap and creative movement to students with physical and developmental disabilities using ABA technology FUNDED PROJECTS AND GRANTS Collaborative Inquiry Grant, Psychological Influences on Moral Intuition: An Empirical Inquiry Using Ungerʼs Living High and Letting Die, 2007 Pepsi Grant, Health and Human Performance Department, University of St. Thomas, 2006 HONORS AND AWARDS Summa cum Laude Master of Science, Florida Institute of Technology, 2011 Graduate Research Assistantship with Dr. C. Harvey Florida Institute of Technology, 2009 2011 Magna cum laude Bachelor of Arts, University of St. Thomas, 2007 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Presentations Harvey, C., McGreevy, P., Loughrey, T., Velasquez, L., Homa, N., & Fischetti, A. (2011). Using behavior skills training to prepare parents of children with autism to teach manding. Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Conference, Daytona, Florida. Harvey, C., McGreevy, P., Loughrey, T., Velasquez, L., Homa, N., Fischetti, A. (2011). Training Parents as Interventionists to Increase Manding in Children with Autism. Psychology Research Colloquium, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL. Homa, N. (2007). An empirical examination of Ungerʼs ethical decision-making claims. Invited poster presentation at Inquiry at UST research conference, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. Homa, Natalie, Page 5 of 7
Burke, J., Homa, N., Mitchell, C. (2007). Foundations of Religious Belief. Poster presented at Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Northfield, MN. Loughrey, T., Harvey, C., Homa, N. (2011). Effect of choice of preferred activity on social behavior in children with autism. Annual meeting for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Denver, Colorado. Loughrey, T., Harvey, C., Homa, N. (2010). Effect of choice of preferred activity on social behavior in children with autism. Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida Papers Homa, N., Wilder, D. (2011). The Effect of Topic Preference on the Acquisition of Textual and Intraverbal Behavior in Children with Autism. Thesis submitted to Florida Institute of Technology as part of the requirements for the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. Homa, N. (March, 2005). Male Religiosity and Attitudes Toward Attractiveness of Religious Versus Non-Religious Females. Prepared for Research Methods class. Homa, N. (May, 2005). Parental Nurturance Influences Malesʼ Anxious Romantic Attachment in Adult Romantic Relationships. Presented as final project for Research Methods class. Publications Harvey, C., McGreevy, P., Loughrey, T., Velasquez, L., Homa, N., Fischetti, A. (2011). Training Parents as Interventionists to Increase Manding in Children with Autism. (manuscript in preparation) Loughrey, T., Harvey, C., Homa, N. (2010). Effect of choice of preferred activity on social behavior in children with autism. (manuscript in preparation) Homa, N.L, Comwell, J.M., Bock, T.S., Giebel, H.M. (2007). Psychological Influences on Moral Intuition: An Empirical Inquiry Using Ungerʼs Living High and Letting Die. Review Journal of Political Philosophy, 5, 1-2, 25-42. OTHER RESEARCH Fischetti, A., Homa, N., Knopf, L., Velasquez, L. The Effects of Task Clarification and Feedback on Employee-Deferred Calls to University Bookstore Managers. Project completed as part of requirements for Organizational Behavior Management class. Homa, Natalie, Page 6 of 7
LANGUAGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL); proficient in Spanish Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power Point SERVICE Herbergerʼs Community Day Fundraiser participant 2006-2011 Singer in church band 2008-2009 Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children 2007-2009 Homa, Natalie, Page 7 of 7