Jessica N. Torelli, PhD, BCBA-D
- Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education
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.
Dr. Torelli is accepting doctoral student applications for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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
Concentrations
Education
- Ph.D. in Special Education, 2020
Vanderbilt University - M.Ed. in Special Education, 2015
Vanderbilt University