Become a Master Prioritizer
Instructor: Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA
Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA
Prioritizing Your To-Dos
You worked hard to complete the coursework and pass the big exam. You found your dream job only to discover it’s more of a nightmare than a dream. Despite all your efforts to prepare, the position is nothing like what you imagined. You have more to do in a day than you could imagine doing in a week!
The question is: Which tasks should get your attention first?
Returning phone calls
Parent training
Supervision
School consultation
Evaluating data
Writing performance reviews
Making materials
Responding to email
Treatment plans
Writing session notes
Conducting initial assessments
Updating programming
Creating staff and parent training materials
With a list like this, it's no wonder you feel overwhelmed!
What you will learn:
Sort Your Tasks
Learn the 3 "buckets" your tasks fall into and how to sort those tasks accordingly.
Use the Eisenhower Method
Use the matrix to decide what to Do, Decide, Delegate, or Delete
Take Action
Once your tasks are prioritized, it's time to take action!
Your Mission
Quickly learn how to prioritize the tasks on your to-do list to help you accomplish the most important tasks every day. This practical solution is a must for every new BCBA® and those experienced BCBAs® who feel like they are drowning in a sea of tasks!
Although you might not see time management as the solution to this particular problem, you might be surprised by the research. Creating systems that provide you with a sense of control over your time at work leads to:
Reduced stress
Greater job satisfaction (Claessens, Van Ferde, Rutte, & Roe; 2004).
This is the stuff you didn’t learn in school that’s essential for success in your role as a BCBA®.
Meet the Instructor
Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA
Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA, co-founded Master ABA with her twin sister, Dianna Kelly, bringing over 13 years of expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Passionate about prioritizing client needs, Amelia earned a Master’s degree in ABA and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
At Master ABA, Amelia and Dianna lead with innovation, emphasizing client-centered care to drive meaningful change. As an ACE provider, they’ve established the institution as a hub for progressive ABA practices, inspiring others to adopt compassionate and ethical approaches.
Through her role at Master ABA, Amelia advocates for advancing the ABA field with empathy and integrity. She stays abreast of the latest research, continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth.
Claessens, B. J., Van Eerde, W., Rutte, C. G., & Roe, R. A. (2004).
Planning behavior and perceived control of time at work. Journal of Organizational Behavior: The International Journal of Industrial, Occupational and Organizational Psychology and Behavior, 25(8), 937-950.
