Tyler Anderson, BCBA

Began at Teachwell:

 2019

Which three people, living or dead, would you most like to invite to dinner?

My grandma, B.F. Skinner, and Anthony Edwards

What did you think you were going to be when you grew up?

Professional basketball player or a professional bowler

What are you proudest of professionally?

Helping start Prosper at Teachwell.

When and why did you decide to work in education?

After going through a training in applied behavior analysis I realized I thought it was fascinating and something that I wanted to learn more about and do for a profession.

What lessons has your work life taught you?

Don't stress the small stuff.

What is your background? Experience, degrees, skills, etc.?

I began working at Children's Care Hospital and School (now LifeScape) in 2009 as a direct support professional. After about two years of doing that I went back to school to get my undergraduate degree in psychology and worked as a support specialists for two more years. While finishing my degree I was offered a Behavior Specialist position with LifeScape that I did for two more years, eventually spending 6 years total at LifeScape. During this time I worked under other BCBAs and conducted many duties of a BCBA under their supervision. In July 2015 I accepted a Clinical Supervisor position with Behavior Care Specialists. I worked with BCS for 4 years running offices in Brookings, Mitchell, and Rapid City. During this time I finished my master's degree in applied behavior analysis (ABA). I took my boards in February 2017 and have been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst ever since.

Around the office/school, I am known for . . .

being the big bald guy.