Curriculum Vitae
Denver, CO ∙ amy@flexacademics.com
Education
The Pennsylvania State University 2011 - 2013
M.Ed. Special Education
University of Nevada, Reno 2009 - 2011
Graduate Special in Behavior Analysis
University of Nevada, Reno 2007 - 2009
BA Psychology, with a minor in Spanish
Seattle University 2005 - 2007
Current Certifications
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certificate #1-14-17850 2014
Prior Certifications
International Behavior Analyst, Certificate #76352006 2023 - 2025
Special Education N-12, Pennsylvania 2013 - 2018
Middle School Mathematics, Pennsylvania 2013 - 2018
Professional Experience
Owner and Executive Director, Project Blue 01/25 – Present
• Design, test, revise, and deliver interactive e-learning experiences for teachers and behavior analysts
• Mentor post-certification teachers implementing Precision Teaching, fluency-based instruction, and nonlinear instructional design
• Coach clinical directors and business owners to implement staff training and supervision systems
Trainer and Coach: Morningside Teacher's Academy 11/23 - Present
• Train and coach public school teachers to implement the Morningside Model of Generative Instruction
• Project sites: Garðabær, Iceland; Evanston, WY; Butler, PA; Nashville, TN
Owner and Executive Director: Flex Academics 04/15 - Present
• Plan, deliver, monitor, and adjust tailored one-to-one (in-person and virtual) instruction in core subject areas to students ages 4-18, with or without diagnoses
• Coach parents to design and implement home-based intensive instruction and progress monitoring
• Train and supervise teachers and behavior analysts implementing Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching
• Design instructional sequences, program roadmaps, and instructional materials for teachers and therapists to implement with complex learning cases
Founding Partner, Octave Innovation 07/20 – 12/24
Senior Clinical Strategist: CentralReach 07/19 – 03/20
Precision Teaching Consultant: CentralReach 06/18 – 06/19
Lead Clinical Subject Matter Expert: Chartlytics 04/15 – 05/18
Curriculum Consultant: Private Family 09/14 - 09/15
Lead Precision Teacher: Private Family 08/13 - 09/14
Tutor Trainer: The Fluency Factory 07/14 - 04/15
Learning Coach: Amy Evans Private Tutoring 09/11 - 08/13
Teaching Assistant: Penn State University 01/13 - 05/13
Student Teacher: State College Area School District 01/13 - 05/13
Pre-Student Teacher: Penn State University 10/11 - 12/11
ABA Therapist: UNR Early Childhood Autism Program 09/09 - 08/11
Senior Case Manager: Fit Learning, Inc. 06/08 - 08/11
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Evans, A.L., Bulla, A.J., & Kieta, A.R. (2021). The Precision Teaching System: A Synthesized Definition, Concept Analysis, and Process. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(3), 559-576. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617 020-00502-2
Published Courses
Evans, A.L. (2024). Instructional Design for a Truly Person-Centered Program. Course available at https://dobettercollective.com/course/instructional-design-for-a-truly-person-centered-program/
Evans, A.L. & Lefebre, L. (2022). Data-Based Decisions Level 1: Across-Session Analysis. Course at Octave Innovation.
Evans, A.L. & Lefebre, L. (2022). Pinpointing: How to Think Like a Precision Teacher. Course at Octave Innovation.
Evans, A.L. (2022). Introduction to the Standard Celeration Chart. Course at Octave Innovation.
Evans, A.L. (2021). Aims & Mastery Criteria. Course at Octave Innovation.
Evans, A.L. (2021). Direct Instruction Overview. Course at Octave Innovation.
Evans, A.L. & Lefebre, L. (2021). Precision Teaching Exploration. Course at Octave Innovation.
Evans, A.L. (2020). Introduction to Precision Teaching. Course available for members at Octave Innovation.
Evans, A.L. (2020). Optimizing a Measurement System like a Precision Teacher. Course available at https://institute.centralreach.com/learn/course/optimizing-a-measurement-plan-like-a-precision-teacher
Evans, A.L. (2019). Pinpointing Challenging Behavior. Course available at https://institute.centralreach.com/learn/course/pinpointing-challenging-behavior
Evans, A.L. (2019). Pinpoint+ Mechanics. Course available at https://institute.centralreach.com/learn/course/pinpoint-mechanics
Evans, A.L. (2019). Precision Teaching Overview. Course available at https://institute.centralreach.com/learn/course/precision-teaching-overview
Evans, A.L. & Gundling, S. (2019). Standard Celeration Chart Basics. Course available at https://institute.centralreach.com/courses/scc-basics
Evans, A.L. (2018). The Big 6 + 6: Motor Skill Development Starter Guide, CentralReach LLC. Available at https://institute.centralreach.com/learn/course/big-6-motor-skill-development-starter-guide
Evans, A.L. (2016). Fluency with 100 Easy Lessons Playbook: Supplemental Practice Materials, CentralReach LLC. Available at https://institute.centralreach.com/learn/course/fluency-with-100-easy-lessons
Invited Presentations
Evans, A.L. Teach it Well: Practical Steps for Effective Instructional Delivery. Invited workshop in collaboration with Behavior University, Virtual, (09/25).
Evans, A.L. Map it Out: A Step-by-Step Guide to Instructional Design that Works. Invited workshop in collaboration with Behavior University, Virtual, (08/25).
Evans, A.L. Assent & Instructional Design – Moving Away from Over-Prompting. Invited presentation for campers at the #DoBetter Couch to Camp Retreat, Inverness, FL (03/25).
Evans, A.L. Let’s Get You Charting! SCC Charting Basics Workshop. Invited workshop for first-time attendees of the 36th & 37th Standard Celeration Society Conference, Virtual/In-Person Hybrid, (10/24; 10/23).
Evans, A.L. Optimizing Measurement Strategies in Assent-Based Therapy for Behavior Analysts. Invited workshop for the Practicing What We Preach: Assent in Action Series, Virtual, (03/24).
Evans, A.L. Three Simple Shifts to Unlock Your Potential as a Compassionate Practitioner. Invited webinar for Beyond the Task List, Virtual, (9/23).
Invited panelist, Precision Teaching, Past, Present, and Future. Presented at the 1st International Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Galway, IE (06/23).
Evans, A.L. Evaluating ABA Mastery Criteria through a Precision Teaching Lens: Practical strategise for putting it all together. Invited presentation at the inaugural China Precision Teaching Alliance Virtual Conference (01/23).
Evans, A.L. The Obstacle is the Way: How Instructional Design Can Propel ABA Forward. Invited presentation at the New Hampshire Applied Behavior Analysis Conference, Machester, NH (09/22).
Wilson, E.R., Evans, A.L., & Fox, K. The Best Next Step. Interactive Presentation at the #dobetter Couch-to-Camp Camp, Honesdale, PA, (11/21).
Evans, A.L., & Lefebre, L. Decide to Make a Difference: An Exploration of Precision Teaching. Invited staff training for Breakthrough Behavior, Virtual, (4/21).
Evans, A.L. Learning with the help of instructional design. Invited presentation at Atferdsanalytisk online-seminar: atferdsanalyse og koronavirus, Virtual, (4/20).
Evans, A.L. Teaching triangles, social distancing, and leaving mommy alone: Applied practice with concept analysis and RULEG. Invited breakout workshop at the #dobetter Couch-to-Camp Conference, Virtual, (4/20).
Evans, A.L. Instructional Design: The trunk of effective behavior analysis. Invited mainstage presentation at the #dobetter Couch-to-Camp Conference, Virtual, (4/20).
Evans, A.L. A case for embracing data science: episode 2. Invited presentation for members of the #dobetter movement, Virtual, (8/19).
Evans, A.L. Precision Teaching & Fluency: a critical combination. Invited presentation for parents at Breakthrough Academy, Virtual, (9/18).
Evans, A.L. A case for embracing data science. Invited presentation given at The Convergence of Human Training, Animal Training, and Technology (CHATTcon), Seattle, WA, (7/18).
Evans, A.L. A precision teaching approach to inner behavior. Invited presentation at Bx+ speaker series, Virtual, (4/18).
Conference Presentations
Houghton, E. & Evans, A.L. Math Fluency – What is Going on in Education Right Now? Presentation at the 38th Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Savannah, GA (11/25).
Houghton, E. & Evans, A.L. Pragmatic Case Conceptualization for Teaching Academic Skills. Presentation at the 37th Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Albuquerque, NM (11/24).
Houghton, E., Topham, C., Farris, J., & Evans, A.L. (Discussant). Drop them like it's hot! Stop waiting and start dropping dots. Panel discussion at the 35th Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Denver, CO (11/22).
Evans, A.L. & Lefebre, L. Charting With Confidence: A Workshop for Intermediate Charters. Workshop presented at the 1st International Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Galway, IE (06/23) and at the 35th Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Denver, CO (11/22).
Gist, C., Evans, A.L., & Wilson, E. Supporting Kids with Learning that Sticks. Workshop presented at the Milestones National Autism Conference, Virtual (06/22)
Lefebre, L. & Evans, A.L Evaluating Mastery: Looking for RESA outside of Fluency Based Instruction. Symposium presented at the 34th Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Virtual (11/21).
Lefebre, L. & Evans, A.L. A Skillset to Set You Apart: How to Level Up with Instructional Design. Workshop presented at the Standard Celeration Society's Charting In Autism Conference, Virtual (07/21) and as a webinar for the #dobetter Collective, Virtual (05/21).
Breaux, C., Bolin, J., Vaidya, J., & Evans, A.L. Minimizing Implicit Bias in Practice: We Can Do Better for LGBT+ Folx. Symposium presented at the Women in Behavior Analysis Conference, Virtual (08/20).
McKee, B., Farris, J., Milyko, K., & Evans, A.L. Helping Professionals Fill a Need Where Training Falls Short: The Need for More Instructional Design. Panel presentation at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, St Petersburg, FL (11/19) and at the Women in Behavior Analysis Conference, Virtual (08/20).
Gist, C. & Evans, A.L. Fluency: The Key to an Effective Education. Panel presentation at the Milestones National Autism Conference, Virtual (06/20).
Evans, A.L. & Gist, C. Toward a fluent repertoire with Standard Celeration Charting: A Rapid-Fire Practice Session. Workshop at the OHABA 2020 Conference, Columbus, OH (2/20).
Evans, A.L. (Chair)., Gundling, S., Bartman, S., Bartsch, A., & Hamilton, E. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Charts: Adventures in Implementing Precision Teaching in ABA. Panel discussion at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, St Petersburg, FL (11/19).
Evans, A.L. (Organizer), Houghton, E., & Farris, J. Charting Solo: Lessons Learned in Behavior Reduction, Frequency Building, and the SCC in a Public School Setting. Panel presentation at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, St Petersburg, FL (11/19).
Gundling, S. & Evans, A.L. Getting Fluent with the SCC: An Introduction to Precision Teaching. Workshop at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, St Petersburg, FL (11/19) and at the 31st Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Seattle, WA, (11/18).
Evans, A.L. & Kubina, R. Resolving Challenging Behavior with Precise Pinpoints. Presentation at the 1st Annual CR Unite Conference, Las Vegas, NV (10/19).
Evans, A.L. Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis Teaching Techniques. Presentation at the 1st Annual CR Unite Conference, Las Vegas, NV (10/19).
Kubina, R.M. & Evans, A.L. Charting a New Course: Precision Behavior Analysis. Workshop, Philadelphia. PA (9/19); and Needham, MA (4/19).
Miller, M., Fox, K, & Evans, A.L. Tidying Up Your Intervention Process: Sparking Joy from Assessment to Treatment. Workshop presented at the NextGen Conducting Skills Assessments Conference, Suffolk, VA, (6/19).
Gist, C. & Evans, A.L. A Precise Description of Precision Teaching. Symposium presented at the Milestones National Autism Conference, Cleveland, OH, (6/19).
Gist, C., Evans, AL.., Kranak, M., Sawyer, M. Returning to a Natural Scienc of Behavior: The Utility of Standardized Measurement. Panel presented at the 2019 APBA Convention, Atlanta, GA, (4/19).
Gist, C. & Evans, A.L. Why PT is an evidence-based practice, and other answers for your boss and colleagues. Symposium presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Seattle, WA, (11/18).
Evans, A.L., Gundling, S., & Kubina, R.M. Accelerating Outcomes with Precision Teaching. 2-day workshop, Honolulu, HI, (7/18).
Evans, A.L., Ruiz, S., & Bandy, D. Applying Precision Teaching to Behavior Analytic Practice. Workshop presented at the annual International Precision Teaching Conference, St. Petersburg, FL, (11/17).
Kubina, R.M. & Evans, A.L. Using Data Science to Accelerate Learning and Solve Problems. Workshop, Aurora, CO, (2/17).
Evans, A.L. Measurement Gripes and Glows: Clinics, Classrooms, and Centers. In R. O’Donnell (Chair), Measurement in Behavior Analysis: From the Mind’s Eye to the SCC. Presentation at the annual Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference, San Antonio, TX, (5/15).
Panelist, special session on instructional design: “What is a Curriculum?” at the annual International Precision Teaching Conference, Chicago, IL, (12/14).
Evans, A.L. & McManus, R. Fluency Factory’s Standard Interventions for Struggling Early Readers. Poster presented at the annual International Precision Teaching Conference, Chicago, IL, (12/14).
Kubina, R.M & Evans, A.L. A comprehensive survey of change measures in the Journal of Precision Teaching and Celeration. Paper presented at the annual Behavior Analysis Research Colloquium, State College, PA, (03/12) and at the annual International Precision Teaching Conference, Chicago, IL, (12/12).
Kubina, R. M., Evans, A.L., & Mason, L. Combining Self-Regulated Strategy Development Instruction with Repeated Writing for Students with Behavioral Disorders. In R. M. Kubina (Chair), Integrating Behavioral Fluency with Literacy. Paper presented at the annual International Precision Teaching Conference, Reno, NV (11/11).
Evans, A.L., Milyko, K., Newsome, K. How to Measure and Chart Frequency of Various Academic Tasks in a Small Group Setting. Presentation at the annual International Precision Teaching Conference, Seattle, WA (11/10).
Public Outreach
Invited guest. Happy, Relaxed, & Charting. CE event for the PFA and SBT Community, hosted by Sprout MBC.
Invited guest. The Precision Teaching System: A Synthesized Definition, Concept Analysis, and Process. Behavior Analysis in Practice- The Podcast (BAPCast), hosted by Cody Morris.
Invited guest. The Trick to Writing 'SMART'er Goals: Episodes 20 & 21. The ABA & OT Podcast, hosted by Mandy Mason & Aditi Mehra.
Invited guest. Precision Teaching and Autism: Episode 131. Turn Autism Around Podcast, hosted by Mary Barbera.
Collaboration. How to Chart Discrete Trials The Daily BA, hosted by Ryan O'Donnell.
Collaboration. How to Chart Fluency Based Instruction. The Daily BA, hosted by Ryan O'Donnell.
Collaboration. How to Chart Naturalistic Teaching. The Daily BA, hosted by Ryan O'Donnell.
Collaboration. Understand the Standard Celeration Chart in Eleven Minutes. The Daily BA, hosted by Ryan O'Donnell.
Collaboration. Precision Teaching in 11 Minutes. The Daily BA, hosted by Ryan O'Donnell.
Invited guest. Let’s Get this Party Charted! The Behaviorbabe Podcast, hosted by Amanda Kelly.
Invited guest. How to Keep Your Kids Learning While at Home: Session 114. The Behavioral Observations Podcast, hosted by Matt Cicoria.
Invited guest. Pinpointing Behavior. The Daily BA, hosted by Ryan O'Donnell.
Invited guest. Precision Teaching in One Minute. The Daily BA, hosted by Ryan O'Donnell.
Evans, A.L. (2019). A guide to using PEAK to drive learning outcomes. CentralReach LLC. Blog available at https://centralreach.com/a-guide-to-using-peak-to-drive-learning-outcomes
Evans, A.L. (2019). How to Pinpoint Behavior Effectively. CentralReach LLC. Blog available at https://centralreach.com/how-to-pinpoint-behavior-effectively/
Evans, A.L. (2019). What is Precision Teaching? CentralReach LLC. Blog available at https://centralreach.com/what-is-precision-teaching/
Evans, A.L. (2016). Without aims...you're aimless! CentralReach LLC. Blog available at https://centralreach.com/blog/without-aims-youre-aimless
Research
Investigator 08/18- 03/20
Kubina, R.M., Ruiz, S., Stenhoff, D., Evans, A.L., Papazian, J., Rueber, E., Merahn, S. Applied Behavior Analysis Plus Precision Teaching Aids Therapeutic Progress in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Under Review.
Contributor 08/17 - 01/19
Kubina, R.M. (2019). The Precision Teaching Implementation Manual. Lemont, PA: Greatness Achieved.
Contributor 08/12 - 11/12
Kubina, R.M., & Yurich, K.K.L. (2012). The Precision Teaching Book. Lemont, PA: Greatness Achieved.
Lead Research Assistant: Penn State University 01/12 - 03/12
Project Title: A comprehensive survey of change measures in the Journal of Precision Teaching and Celeration.
Supervisor: Richard M. Kubina, Jr., Ph.D., BCBA-D
Research Assistant: University of Nevada, Reno 02/10 – 12/10
Project Title: Dissecting the Percentile Schedule Equation: Evaluating Various Densities of Reinforcement
Supervisors: Kerri Milyko, Ph.D., BCBA-D & Patrick Ghezzi, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Lead Research Assistant: University of Nevada, Reno 09/07 – 05/08
Project Title: Increasing the Response Strength of Derived Coordination and Opposition
Supervisor: Nicholas M. Berens, Ph.D. & Steven C. Hayes, Ph. D.
Service
Peer Reviewer: Journal of Behavioral Education 2025
Peer Reviewer: Tizard Learning Disability Review 2024
Subject Matter Expert, Respecialization Committee: Behavior Analysis Certification Board 2020
School Launch Mentor, Prospect Academy: Moonshot EdVentures Fellowship Program 2017 – 2018
Organizer, Ogden R. Lindsley Annual Chart Share: Standard Celeration Society 2018 – Present
Vice President, Finance Committee: Standard Celeration Society 2015 - 2019
Honors and Awards
"Thought Leader", Standard Celeration Society 2021
Morningside Summer School Institute Graduate Training Scholarship 2012
University of Nevada Crouch-Wright Scholarship 2008 - 2009
Seattle University Campion Scholarship 2005 - 2007
Professional Organizations
Association for Professional Behavior Analysts 2019 - Present
Colorado Association for Behavior Analysis 2016 - 2022
Four Corners Association for Behavior Analysis 2016 - 2022
Standard Celeration Society 2010 - Present
Association for Behavior Analysis International 2009 - 2021
Association for Contextual Behavior Science 2009 - Present