EDUCATION: ABA Program; graduated September of 2003.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Since December of 2003 PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA 16802
MSW; graduated May of 2001. MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, Scranton, PA
MA Russian Language and Literature; double major – Education. AZERBAIJAN STATE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY, Baku, USSR 1978-1983
EXPERIENCE:
ABA SERVICES OF CT, LLC
Executive Director of Clinical Services, Owner-Partner – from 4/2018
SAINT JOSEPH UNIVERSITY, West Hartford, CT
Adjunct Professor – from 2010
SHORLINE CENTER FOR SOCIAL LEARNING, LLC
Program Coordinator, BCBA, Consultant – from 2/2017 to 4/2018
Provided clinical assessment and treatment support of autism/PDD clientele and their families, developed trainings for the personnel involved with ABA based services, developed new programs, incorporated new clinical concepts, etc.
BEHAVIOR LEARNING, INCLUSION, SOCIAL SKILLS Strategies, LLC
BCBA, Owner (International)– from 6/2015
· Conduct systems level review of school programs for purposes of identifying needs for program development and provide direct consultation services such as system level program planning, training of staff in the implementation of evidence-based interventions/procedures, collection and analysis of data, assessment of challenging behavior, implementation of treatment integrity procedures, and cross-disciplinary teaming in Moscow (Russia) and Almaty (Kazakhstan)
· Lead a team of special educators in the process of development of behavior objectives, conducting clinical case reviews, leading and providing program development in Moscow (Russia) and Almaty (Kazakhstan)
· Provide training series on Autism Spectrum Disorders and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies for professional development in experimental ABA classrooms in Moscow (Russia) and Almaty (Kazakhstan)
CREATIVE INTERVENTIONS, East Granby, CT
BCBA (part-time) – from February of 2015 till February 2017
• Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments, CALS, ABLLS, and other relevant assessments
• Developed behavior support plans to be implemented in home and community settings
• Attended treatment team meetings (e.g., PPT, school meetings, Annual Case Reviews, PRC, etc.)
• Developed data collection systems, analyzed data and graphing
CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, Glastonbury, CT
Senior Behavior Analyst – from September of 2008 to December of 2014
· Conduct systems level review of school programs for purposes of identifying needs for program development and provide direct consultation services such as system level program planning, training of staff in the implementation of evidence based interventions/procedures, collection and analysis of data, assessment of challenging behavior, implementation of treatment integrity procedures, and cross-disciplinary teaming
· Lead a team of special educators in the process of development of behavior objectives, conducting clinical case reviews, leading and providing program development.
· Conduct relevant assessments including Functional Behavior Assessment, Functional Analyses, ecological assessments and development of behavior support plans and lesson plans to be implemented in school and community settings
· Attend school related and child specific meetings (PPT, team meetings, MAPS, transition planning)
· Provide professional development training series on Autism Spectrum Disorders and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies for professional development across districts within school districts in the state of Connecticut.
· Conduct case reviews for purposes of curriculum development, assessment and implementation of interventions within school districts in the state of Connecticut.
· Participate in staff development and professional conferences
CHILDREN SERVICE CENTER, Wilkes-Barre, Pa
BSC – since September of 2005 to September of 2008.
• Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments, CALS, CBCL, ABLLS, and other relevant assessments
• Developed behavior support plans to be implemented in home and community settings
• Attended treatment team meetings (e.g., PPT, school meetings, Annual Case Reviews, PRC, etc.)
• Developed data collection systems, analyzed data and graphing
• Provided parent and staff training on relevant topics such as use of reinforcement, managing challenging behaviors, functional assessment of behavior, positive parenting strategies, verbal behavior, ADL, etc.
• Participated in staff development and professional conferences
• Provided case management and development of treatment plans
• Collaborated with child’s psychiatrist, social worker, case manager, therapist, teacher and other treatment providers
DEVEREUX FOUNDATION, Newfoundland, PA
Independent Consultant – February 2004 to July 2005. Provided trainings, clinical case consultations, programs development.
MILESTONES COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE, Inc., Wyoming, PA &
Former NEW HOPE OF PA, Inc., Wyoming, PA.
BSC, Clinical Director of the MAC school - April 2003 to May 3, 2005. Provided training, supervision and clinical guidance to therapeutic staff support workers; worked on the clinical programs and treatment plans development. Recognized for the job performance by Merit Awards. Designed and marketed programs for the Milestones Achievement Center and Summer Therapeutic Camp.
BSC, Autism/ABA Specialist – May 13th 2000 to March 31st 2003.
Provided clinical assessment and treatment support of all autism/PDD clientele in the Wyoming Office, developed trainings for the personnel involved with ABA based services, developed of new programs, incorporated new clinical concepts, etc.
NEW HOPE OF PA, Inc., Kingston/Wyoming, PA.
HUMAN SERVICES COUNSULTANTS, Inc., Kingston/Wyoming, PA.
Therapeutic Staff Support -August 1998 to April 2000. Provided one-on-one behavior intervention to children in a variety of community settings. Recognized for good job performance by two Merit Awards
Mental Health Worker / Intern at the “Eagle’s Peak” partial hospitalization program – August 2000 to April 2001
THE WESLEY VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, Pittston, PA
Social Worker/Intern – September 1999 to April 2000.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Resettlement Coordinator -May 1998 to August 1999.
KING'S COLEGE, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Adjunct Professor - September 1994 to 2008.
SCHOOL # 175, Baku, USSR.
Middle/High School Assistant Principal - 1985 to 1991.
High School Teacher - 1983 to 1990.
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RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS:
2016
Panel Discussion: Identifying and Overcoming Challenges in BACB Certification and Supervision: National and International Aspects
Anna Budzinska (Institute for Child Development in Gdansk, Poland); Marina A. Azimova (BLISS Strategies, LLC); Lynn C. Brennan (Independent Behavioral Consultant)
ABAI 42nd Annual Convention; Chicago, IL
2014
Symposium: Distance Consultation and Capacity Building: Models for Bridging On-Site and Long-Distance Consultation
Mark J. Palmieri, PsyD., BCBA-D & Marina Azimova, Ed.M., MSW, BCBA, CCSN: Center for Independence
Symposium, Connecticut Association for Applied Behavior Analysis
2013
Educator Training for Successful Inclusive Practices in Secondary School Settings
Jessica Rohrer, Kimberly Marshall, Marina Azimova,
Center for Children with Special Needs
Panel Discussion, Connecticut Association for Applied Behavior Analysis
2012
Establishing Evidence-Based Interventions in Secondary Schools for Students
with ASD: Barriers and Enablers
Marina Azimova, Rebecca A.S. DeAquair, Kimberly Marshall
Panel Discussion, Connecticut Association for Applied Behavior Analysis
2011
Precision teaching methods in public school: Specific skill gains and related improvement in adaptive functioning.
Marina A. Azimova
Poster presentation, ABAI Autism Conference
2010
Team Building for Capacity Development in the Public School System for Integrated
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Marina A. Azimova, Britta Wehmann-Bell
Workshop, Connecticut Association for Applied Behavior Analysis
2009
Using Team Building to Ensure Behavioral Treatment Integrity for Integrated Students
with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Marina A. Azimova
Symposium, Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy
2009
Evidence-Based Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Overview)
Marina A. Azimova
Presentation, Autism Institute at St. Joseph College
2003
Procedures to Estimate Performance Criteria for Basic Language and Learning Skills
John McElwee, Marina Azimova, Danielle Andrews, Lori Hamblin
Workshop for International Applied Behavior Analysis Conference
MEMBERSHIPS:
· CT FEAT since 2008;
· ABAI member since 2003;
· CT ABA member since 2008
· BABAT member since 2009
