Candice Renee Epps

1215 Hermitage Road, Apt 2234, Richmond, VA

240-423-9081
cepps@thefaisonschool.org
Education

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond,

VA, 05/2012
Major in Liberal Studies for Early & Elementary Education; Minor in Foundations of
Special Education
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Richmond,
Richmond, V.A. Expected 05/2017

Experience
ABA Classroom Teacher Upper School Program, Faison School for Autism,
05/2014-present
Instructs a classroom in the Upper School program serving 8 students with
asperger and autism diagnosis, including academic instruction and intensive
behavior intervention using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Supervises a team of 7 teaching assistants, including training of new teaching assistants
Participates in student IEP meetings, and facilitated communication between parents,
school district representatives, related service providers, and Faison School employee
team members
Designs curricula for all students based on Individualized Education Programs, and
educational assessments, using knowledge of research-based tactics and behavioral
principles
Team Leader, Faison School for Autism, 12/2013-present
Conducted one-on-one instruction to teach students new skills in a variety of
environments
Facilitated community-based instruction by adhering to and implementing
school-specific procedures off school premises
Modified curriculum for assigned students regarding programs and educational
objectives as specified by the classroom teacher
Provided assistance in activities of daily living (i.e. toileting, feeding)
Implemented staff training protocols with Teaching Assistants, accurately
utilizing any staff training resources (such as training handbooks, module
assignments, and hands on training sequences)
Assisted in maintaining updated records related to learn units, behavior treatment
plans and IEP objectives by recording daily data
Lead Teaching Assistant, Faison School for Autism, 07/2013-12/2013
Provided one-on-one instruction to students with autism
Implemented behavior intervention plans
Recorded and maintained systems of data collection
Assisted students with their recreation and social skills training curriculum
Responsible for the training of new staff

Responsible for entry of behavior data

Program Director, Maryland Leadership Workshops, 11/2011-11/2013

Developed a rigorous leadership training curriculum for female middle school
aged youth (delegates).
Created and administered a training program for all staff members.
Budgeted expenses for entire program.
Assisted both staff and delegates in setting and working toward leadership goals.
Served as a support system for all staff and delegates.
Collaborated with various sources to ensure that program aspects stayed relevant
to the middle school demographic.
Oversaw all aspects of weeklong onsite program.
Other Skills and Training
Trained to administer a variety of educational assessments including the
Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (ABLLS-R), Verbal
Behavior-Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP),
Brigance-Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills-Revised (CIBS-R), and
CABAS International Curriculum and Inventory of Repertories for Children
from Pre-School through Kindergarten (C-PIRK)

Proficient in core Microsoft Office systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)