Jessica N. Torelli, PhD, BCBA-D
Biography
Jessie Torelli is an assistant professor at the University of Georgia in the department of Communication Sciences and Special Education. Before earning her PhD, she was a public school teacher and practicing behavior analyst. Her research focuses on applying evidence-based practices in classroom settings to promote students’ social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
- Applied behavior analysis
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Single-case experimental design
Interests
- Teacher professional development
- Preventive behavior interventions
- Function-based assessment and intervention
- Functional analysis
- intensive behavioral intervention
Concentrations
Education
- Ph.D. in Special Education, 2020
Vanderbilt University - M.Ed. in Special Education, 2015
Vanderbilt University