Shaun-Adrian F. Choflá: Curriculum Vitae

MISSION

As a Scholar, I seek to discover innovative and playful ways to inspire learners of all ages & backgrounds to love learning as a means of promoting individual transformation and facilitate positive social change.

As a Practitioner, I aim to scaffold the strengths, resiliences, & current abilities of learners of all ages & backgrounds with empirically proven, all-inclusive & responsive practice in order to support healthy development.

EDUCATION

M.A., Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Academic Specializations: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Leadership in Education and College Teaching \ Adults
Thesis Title: Retired gay and lesbian couples: A qualitative exploration into their concerns, experiences, needs and problems

B.A., Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Academic Specializations: Child Development & Early Childhood Education

B.A., Project Management
University of Phoenix

CREDENTIALS

Child Development Program Director Permit
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute

ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor, Early Childhood Education Program, National Hispanic University

2007 – Present

Served as faculty member for undergraduate (Child Development Permit, Associates and Bachelor) Child Development & Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses including: Child Development & Growth, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders, The School-Age Child, and Observation & Assessment Techniques
Actively engaged students in critical thinking, learning processes and interpersonal skills through cultivating open-minded inquiry, promoting cooperation and mutual respect among students, and encouraging thoughtful, self-reflective assessment
Served as internal curriculum consultant collaborating in the creation of a newly offered B.A., Child Development, and Early Childhood Special Education\ Early Intervention specialization

Adjunct Professor , Human Development Department, Pacific Oaks College
2005 – Present

Served as college faculty for undergraduate (Bachelor’s) & graduate (Master’s) Child Development courses including: Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Themes & Lifecycle Issues, Qualitative Research Practicum, Emergent Curriculum, Social and Political Contexts of Human Development, and Working with Families in a Diverse World
Actively engaged students in critical thinking, learning processes and interpersonal skills through cultivating open-minded inquiry, promoting cooperation and mutual respect among students, and encouraging thoughtful, self-reflective assessment
Served as Master’s thesis committee member

Graduate Student Instructor, Human Development Department, Pacific Oaks College

2004 - 2005

Served as graduate student instructor for undergraduate (Bachelor’s) & graduate (Master’s) Child Development courses including: Early Childhood Themes & Lifecycle Issues, Qualitative Research Practicum and Working with Families in a Diverse World

EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES EXPERIENCE

Behavior Consultant, Capitol Autism Services
2008– Present

Served as consultant providing educational and behavioral services for children diagnosed with autism and related developmental disorders, ages 18 months through 11 years, through a variety of home based programs to meet the spectrum of needs of the child and family
Trained, supervised, and mentored therapists providing in-home and school-based therapy and treatment of children on the Autism Spectrum utilizing: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Data Guided Teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), American Sign Language (ASL), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Sensory Integration, Naturalistic Learning, Verbal Behavior (VB), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
Conducted assessments using a variety tools, wrote assessments reports, and created appropriate curriculum and behavior plans
Designed program goals, implemented program design, and tracked each child’s progress

Education Specialist \ Behavior Analyst, Quality Behavioral Outcomes
2007 – 2008

Promoted to consultant position after 3 months of employment
Trained, supervised, and mentored therapists providing in-home and school-based therapy and treatment of children (1-6 years of age) on the Autism Spectrum utilizing: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Data Guided Teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), American Sign Language (ASL), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Sensory Integration, Naturalistic Learning, Verbal Behavior (VB), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
Trained, supervised, and mentored therapists providing school-based behavioral support to children (6-17 years of age) with various childhood disorders (e.g. ADHD, ASD, ED, Bipolar Disorder, etc.)
Conducted assessments using a variety tools (e.g. FIA, FAST, MAS, VB-MAPP), wrote assessments reports (e.g. FAA, FBA) created appropriate curriculum and behavior plans (e.g. PBS, PBIP)
Designed program goals, implemented program design, and tracked each child’s progress
Provided paraprofessional, parent, and teacher training and consultation
Attended IEP meetings, including reviewing and suggesting revisions to proposed IEP goals and objectives

Junior Therapist, Quality Behavioral Outcomes
2007 – 2007

Provided 1:1 Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)/Verbal Behavioral (VB) instruction to children on the Autism Spectrum utilizing: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Data Guided Teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), American Sign Language (ASL), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Sensory Integration, Naturalistic Learning, Verbal Behavior (VB), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
Provided classroom 1:1 behavioral support to children with neurobiological and\or psychological disorders (e.g. ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Emotional Disturbances)
Guided child as needed in the classroom’s daily routine
Facilitated communication between child and peers, and adults
Issued reports to consultants regarding the progress of clients
Worked closely with families, and school staff as an effort to maximize program

Curriculum Specialist, Child Development Incorporated
2006 - 2007

Acted as mentor teacher for teachers working at after-school program; responsible for preparing center’s pedagogy in the works of Dewey, Reggio, and Vygotsky
Directed, managed, and supervised teachers in providing and presenting coaching, training, modeling and on-going support
Aided and supported in constructing a respectful democratic community with adults & children where all were co-learners and co-contributors
Served as single point of contact for children with special needs, working closely with their teachers, support staff, and caregivers to ensure consistent and responsive care

Adult Instructor, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
2006 - 2007

Served as adult instructor for individualized courses in basic reading, writing, mathematics, computing, life skills and G.E.D. preparation
Created and implemented a narrative-based Individual Learning Plan, in order to better understand and support a wide range of learners

Activities Therapist, Regency Park
2002 - 2004

Served as activities therapist for adults with dementia at group facility
Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and other behavioral strategies to decrease aggressive and self-injurious behavior, and to support the retention of personal life skills
Worked closely with all medical staff, and families to ensure program consistency and quality care

Home Health Caregiver, Home Instead
2002 - 2003

Served as in-home therapist for combative adults with dementia
Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and other behavioral strategies to decrease aggressive and self-injurious behavior, and to support the retention of personal life skills

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

Education Technology Analyst, Pulte Homes (Del Webb)
2000 - 2002

Training & Support Administrator, Pulte Homes (Del Webb)
1999 - 2000

System Support Analyst (Consultant), Arizona State Lottery
1998 - 1999

System Analyst (Consultant), American Express
1997 - 1998

Project Team Lead, Worldata Incorporated
1996 - 1998

Training Manager & Lead Trainer, Monetary Operations Networks
1995 - 1996

Operations Technician, Motorola Incorporated
1991 - 1995

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Board Member, California Association for the Education of Young Children

2008– Present

Founder & President, Gay & Gender Research

2005– Present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International

National Association for the Education of Young Children

National Association of University Professors

PUBLICATION

Choflá, S. F. (2007). Retired gay and lesbian couples: A qualitative exploration into their concerns, experiences, needs, and

problems. Davis, CA: Gay & Gender Research.

THESES & PUBLICATIONS DIRECTED

Chavez, N. (2009). Standardized testing: Advocating for authentic assessment . Master’s thesis in progress. Pacific Oaks College.

Evitt, M.F. (2009). Thinking big with young children: Bringing science, math, and language to life. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House.

Manfredini, T. (2009). Women's Anger. Master’s thesis in progress. Pacific Oaks College.

Olivarez, L. (2008). Valuable family heirlooms: Discovering family traditions, customs and rituals through the sharing and

documentation of family stories. Unpublished Master’s thesis. Pacific Oaks College.

Schneck, V. (2008). Brown and proud: Child of the fields. Unpublished Master's thesis. Pacific Oaks College.

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	MISSION As a Scholar, I seek to discover innovative and playful ways to inspire learners of all ages & backgrounds to love learning as a means of promoting individual transformation and facilitate positive social change. As a Practitioner, I aim to scaffold the strengths, resiliences, & current abilities of learners of all ages & backgrounds with empirically proven, all-inclusive & responsive practice in order to support healthy development. EDUCATION M.A., Human Development Pacific Oaks College Academic Specializations: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Leadership in Education and College Teaching \ Adults Thesis Title: Retired gay and lesbian couples: A qualitative exploration into their concerns, experiences, needs and problems B.A., Human Development Pacific Oaks College Academic Specializations: Child Development & Early Childhood Education B.A., Project Management University of Phoenix CREDENTIALS Child Development Program Director Permit California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Project Management Professional Project Management Institute ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE Adjunct Professor, Early Childhood Education Program, National Hispanic University 2007 – Present Served as faculty member for undergraduate (Child Development Permit, Associates and Bachelor) Child Development & Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses including: Child Development & Growth, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders, The School-Age Child, and Observation & Assessment Techniques Actively engaged students in critical thinking, learning processes and interpersonal skills through cultivating open-minded inquiry, promoting cooperation and mutual respect among students, and encouraging thoughtful, self-reflective assessment Served as internal curriculum consultant collaborating in the creation of a newly offered B.A., Child Development, and Early Childhood Special Education\ Early Intervention specialization Adjunct Professor , Human Development Department, Pacific Oaks College 2005 – Present Served as college faculty for undergraduate (Bachelor’s) & graduate (Master’s) Child Development courses including: Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Themes & Lifecycle Issues, Qualitative Research Practicum, Emergent Curriculum, Social and Political Contexts of Human Development, and Working with Families in a Diverse World Actively engaged students in critical thinking, learning processes and interpersonal skills through cultivating open-minded inquiry, promoting cooperation and mutual respect among students, and encouraging thoughtful, self-reflective assessment Served as Master’s thesis committee member Graduate Student Instructor, Human Development Department, Pacific Oaks College 2004 - 2005 Served as graduate student instructor for undergraduate (Bachelor’s) & graduate (Master’s) Child Development courses including: Early Childhood Themes & Lifecycle Issues, Qualitative Research Practicum and Working with Families in a Diverse World EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES EXPERIENCE Behavior Consultant, Capitol Autism Services 2008– Present Served as consultant providing educational and behavioral services for children diagnosed with autism and related developmental disorders, ages 18 months through 11 years, through a variety of home based programs to meet the spectrum of needs of the child and family Trained, supervised, and mentored therapists providing in-home and school-based therapy and treatment of children on the Autism Spectrum utilizing: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Data Guided Teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), American Sign Language (ASL), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Sensory Integration, Naturalistic Learning, Verbal Behavior (VB), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT) Conducted assessments using a variety tools, wrote assessments reports, and created appropriate curriculum and behavior plans Designed program goals, implemented program design, and tracked each child’s progress Education Specialist \ Behavior Analyst, Quality Behavioral Outcomes 2007 – 2008 Promoted to consultant position after 3 months of employment Trained, supervised, and mentored therapists providing in-home and school-based therapy and treatment of children (1-6 years of age) on the Autism Spectrum utilizing: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Data Guided Teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), American Sign Language (ASL), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Sensory Integration, Naturalistic Learning, Verbal Behavior (VB), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT) Trained, supervised, and mentored therapists providing school-based behavioral support to children (6-17 years of age) with various childhood disorders (e.g. ADHD, ASD, ED, Bipolar Disorder, etc.) Conducted assessments using a variety tools (e.g. FIA, FAST, MAS, VB-MAPP), wrote assessments reports (e.g. FAA, FBA) created appropriate curriculum and behavior plans (e.g. PBS, PBIP) Designed program goals, implemented program design, and tracked each child’s progress Provided paraprofessional, parent, and teacher training and consultation Attended IEP meetings, including reviewing and suggesting revisions to proposed IEP goals and objectives Junior Therapist, Quality Behavioral Outcomes 2007 – 2007 Provided 1:1 Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)/Verbal Behavioral (VB) instruction to children on the Autism Spectrum utilizing: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Data Guided Teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), American Sign Language (ASL), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Sensory Integration, Naturalistic Learning, Verbal Behavior (VB), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT) Provided classroom 1:1 behavioral support to children with neurobiological and\or psychological disorders (e.g. ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Emotional Disturbances) Guided child as needed in the classroom’s daily routine Facilitated communication between child and peers, and adults Issued reports to consultants regarding the progress of clients Worked closely with families, and school staff as an effort to maximize program Curriculum Specialist, Child Development Incorporated 2006 - 2007 Acted as mentor teacher for teachers working at after-school program; responsible for preparing center’s pedagogy in the works of Dewey, Reggio, and Vygotsky Directed, managed, and supervised teachers in providing and presenting coaching, training, modeling and on-going support Aided and supported in constructing a respectful democratic community with adults & children where all were co-learners and co-contributors Served as single point of contact for children with special needs, working closely with their teachers, support staff, and caregivers to ensure consistent and responsive care Adult Instructor, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services 2006 - 2007 Served as adult instructor for individualized courses in basic reading, writing, mathematics, computing, life skills and G.E.D. preparation Created and implemented a narrative-based Individual Learning Plan, in order to better understand and support a wide range of learners Activities Therapist, Regency Park 2002 - 2004 Served as activities therapist for adults with dementia at group facility Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and other behavioral strategies to decrease aggressive and self-injurious behavior, and to support the retention of personal life skills Worked closely with all medical staff, and families to ensure program consistency and quality care Home Health Caregiver, Home Instead 2002 - 2003 Served as in-home therapist for combative adults with dementia Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and other behavioral strategies to decrease aggressive and self-injurious behavior, and to support the retention of personal life skills INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE Education Technology Analyst, Pulte Homes (Del Webb) 2000 - 2002 Training & Support Administrator, Pulte Homes (Del Webb) 1999 - 2000 System Support Analyst (Consultant), Arizona State Lottery 1998 - 1999 System Analyst (Consultant), American Express 1997 - 1998 Project Team Lead, Worldata Incorporated 1996 - 1998 Training Manager & Lead Trainer, Monetary Operations Networks 1995 - 1996 Operations Technician, Motorola Incorporated 1991 - 1995 BOARD APPOINTMENTS Board Member, California Association for the Education of Young Children 2008– Present Founder & President, Gay & Gender Research 2005– Present PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of University Professors PUBLICATION Choflá, S. F. (2007). Retired gay and lesbian couples: A qualitative exploration into their concerns, experiences, needs, and problems. Davis, CA: Gay & Gender Research. THESES & PUBLICATIONS DIRECTED Chavez, N. (2009). Standardized testing: Advocating for authentic assessment . Master’s thesis in progress. Pacific Oaks College. Evitt, M.F. (2009). Thinking big with young children: Bringing science, math, and language to life. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House. Manfredini, T. (2009). Women's Anger. Master’s thesis in progress. Pacific Oaks College. Olivarez, L. (2008). Valuable family heirlooms: Discovering family traditions, customs and rituals through the sharing and documentation of family stories. Unpublished Master’s thesis. Pacific Oaks College. Schneck, V. (2008). Brown and proud: Child of the fields. Unpublished Master's thesis. Pacific Oaks College.