Tracy Jones, BCBA, has been awarded Mentor of the Year 2025.
We’re excited to recognize Tracy Jones, BCBA, for the exceptional Consultation Supervision she provides to trainees pursuing BCBA® certification through the BACB®. Tracy’s supervisees consistently describe her as the kind of supervisor who brings structure, clarity, and real momentum to the supervision experience—helping them move from “I’m collecting hours” to “I’m building competence.” Her guidance is practical, organized, and standards-driven, and it shows in the way her trainees grow in professional judgment, ethical decision-making, and confidence in their day-to-day clinical work.
Consulting Supervision is a required, structured form of professional support for a new supervisor—designed to strengthen the quality of the supervision they provide to trainees (not to “co-supervise” the trainee’s casework). Consultation amount and structure: A new supervisor must meet with a qualified consulting supervisor for at least 1 hour per month, and this requirement continues until the new supervisor has been certified for at least 1 year. The consultation must be synchronous and one-on-one (virtual meetings are allowed). If the consulting supervisor is unavailable in a given month, the new supervisor may obtain consultation from another qualified consulting supervisor. Contract, purpose, and responsibilities: The BACB® strongly encourages both parties to create and retain a consultation contract before beginning (e.g., duration, expectations, and conditions for signing). The purpose of consultation is guidance and professional development to help the new supervisor facilitate high-quality supervision—often including topics like the Supervised Fieldwork Standards, expectations from the 8-hour supervision training, the Code, supervision systems, curriculum planning, and evaluating supervision outcomes. Tracy is known for making supervision feel both supportive and rigorous: she breaks down complex concepts, ties learning directly to clinical decision-making, and uses consistent feedback to shape stronger analytical and professional skills over time.
At Instant Supervisor, we believe great supervisors don’t just “sign forms”—they build behavior analysts. Tracy embodies that standard through her enthusiasm for ABA, her commitment to ethical and effective practice, and her ability to keep trainees engaged in high-quality learning opportunities that translate to real-world competence. For anyone who wants a clear picture of how Consultation Supervision is defined and documented, here’s the BACB® resource referenced: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Consultation-Supervisor-Requirements-and-Documentation_240208-a.pdf
Consulting Supervision is a required, structured form of professional support for a new supervisor—designed to strengthen the quality of the supervision they provide to trainees (not to “co-supervise” the trainee’s casework). Consultation amount and structure: A new supervisor must meet with a qualified consulting supervisor for at least 1 hour per month, and this requirement continues until the new supervisor has been certified for at least 1 year. The consultation must be synchronous and one-on-one (virtual meetings are allowed). If the consulting supervisor is unavailable in a given month, the new supervisor may obtain consultation from another qualified consulting supervisor. Contract, purpose, and responsibilities: The BACB® strongly encourages both parties to create and retain a consultation contract before beginning (e.g., duration, expectations, and conditions for signing). The purpose of consultation is guidance and professional development to help the new supervisor facilitate high-quality supervision—often including topics like the Supervised Fieldwork Standards, expectations from the 8-hour supervision training, the Code, supervision systems, curriculum planning, and evaluating supervision outcomes. Tracy is known for making supervision feel both supportive and rigorous: she breaks down complex concepts, ties learning directly to clinical decision-making, and uses consistent feedback to shape stronger analytical and professional skills over time.
At Instant Supervisor, we believe great supervisors don’t just “sign forms”—they build behavior analysts. Tracy embodies that standard through her enthusiasm for ABA, her commitment to ethical and effective practice, and her ability to keep trainees engaged in high-quality learning opportunities that translate to real-world competence. For anyone who wants a clear picture of how Consultation Supervision is defined and documented, here’s the BACB® resource referenced: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Consultation-Supervisor-Requirements-and-Documentation_240208-a.pdf
Tracy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Clinical Supervisor in Illinois. She has devoted her career to increasing the independence of her clients, ages 2 to 65 years old. She is an experienced special education teacher. While working in the school setting, she has taught within self-contained and inclusion instructional placements.
Tracy has also provided behavior intervention services within residential facilities, in her client’s homes and clinic settings. She has exceptional skills collaborating with schools, related service providers and parents. She has experience with various assessment tools and currently utilizes the VB-MAPP, Vineland, AFLS and EFL when working with her clients.
Tracy has a Bachelors Degree in Special Education, a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership and received her Applied Behavior Analysis certification through the Florida Institute of Technology. She passed the BCBA exam May 2017 and loves to share her many study strategies with her BCBA-trainees.
Tracy has also provided behavior intervention services within residential facilities, in her client’s homes and clinic settings. She has exceptional skills collaborating with schools, related service providers and parents. She has experience with various assessment tools and currently utilizes the VB-MAPP, Vineland, AFLS and EFL when working with her clients.
Tracy has a Bachelors Degree in Special Education, a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership and received her Applied Behavior Analysis certification through the Florida Institute of Technology. She passed the BCBA exam May 2017 and loves to share her many study strategies with her BCBA-trainees.
In her free time, Tracy enjoys watching sports (The Cubs), working out and spending time with her family (both furry and non-furry).
Tracy you’re the best! I’m so lucky to have you as my supervisor!
Maya A.
Tracy has been awesome! She has always worked with me and answered my questions in a timely fashion. She explores things and options with me. Tracy is real and keeps it real which I appreciate. Congratulations to Tracy!!
Cassandra M.
Tracy is an amazing supervisor. Tracy is a very conscientious supervisor who is attentive to the needs of all her trainees. Additionally, she’s very flexible when it comes to scheduling meetings. She’s always willing answer questions and offer suggestions on how to more effectively run sessions with clients.
Fareed A.
I have been with Tracy for about 4 months. I have really enjoyed her as a supervisor. She is all about my professional growth and where I need support. She is also very flexible and understanding. You can tell she is dedicated and passionate about what she does.
Kara S.
What I love about Tracy is she is very accommodating especially with our schedule as I am on the other side of the world. She gives behaviorally practical inputs when we talk about a case which is really helpful and time can gone so fast when we have group meetings. She is one if a kind and I am really glad she is my supervisor. Congratulations Tracy! You deserve it! Much love and Godbless.
Marielle I.
After a couple of weeks of searching for a supervisor, I found ATCC and they matched me up with Tracy. From the first conversation we had we clicked instantly and I knew she was the best person to work with. She was nice and knowledgeable and made me feel like I was doing the right thing by pursuing this. After speaking with her I stopped looking for someone for supervision, knowing I found Tracy and she was it! Though I’ve only known her a short time I know that she will steer me right and im going to be the best BCBA ever due to working with her! CONGRATULATIONS TRACY YOU DESERVE THIS!!!!!
Tyquan G.
You are a great supervisor. Since I did not have much experience in this field, you explained the evaluation tools, ethic requirement and expectation of the field with detail and a lot of samples. You also helped me to prepare my BCBA exam. Thank you, Tracy.
Amy C.
Three cheers for Tracy! No one is more deserving of such an accolade. Tracy is a stellar supervisor who motivates her supervisees with her passion for the profession and practice of ABA. Her unique sense of humor, creativity, and enthusiasm for all things behavior analytic makes supervision both educational and interesting.
Jennifer C.
I’ve had a wonderful experience being supervised by Tracy. She is very personable and makes time for me with any questions I may have. She is professional and experienced with a great sense of humor. Tracy makes supervision fun and challenging. I’m thankful to have her as my supervisor.
Stephanie P.
Tracy is an amazing supervisor. She has helped me immensely with gaining fluency with the key concepts and vocabulary needed as we prepare to take the BCBA exam. She makes the material engaging and relatable. She is also a great thought partner that has helped me develop additional awareness and skills for how to translate the learned material into my everyday practices.
Delfa G.
I have worked with Tracy for only 3 weeks, so far, but I feel I am going far with her help. I am happy to have her as my supervisor. Keep up the good work Tracy!
Veronicah N.
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