--- title: Essence Townsend | FirstDay Learning description: Essence Townsend, Behavioral Specialist & Coach, has a Master's in Special Education and specializes in early intervention and behavior analysis. image: https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hubfs/FDL_FB_Post.jpg --- [![FirstDay Learning logo](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1_Logo%20and%20Brand/firstday-learning-logo-color.png?width=314&height=100&name=firstday-learning-logo-color.png "FirstDay Learning logo")](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/) ![Essence_headshot_img](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Essence_headshot_img.jpg?width=380&height=400&name=Essence_headshot_img.jpg "Essence_headshot_img") ##### BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST & COACH # Essence Townsend Essence has a Masters in Special Education with a focus area in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is studying to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her previous experience includes roles as a Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Specialist and a Mental Health Technician working with children as young as 18 months in classroom, clinic, hospital, and home settings. Essence is passionate about early intervention. She enjoys providing the tools to help others perform early steps for those with developmental disabilities. In her personal time Essence enjoys fitness.   ![FirstDay Learning Logo](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1_Logo%20and%20Brand/firstday-learning-logo-white-yellow-sun.png?width=235&height=75&name=firstday-learning-logo-white-yellow-sun.png "FirstDay Learning Logo") FirstDay Learning provides a suite of professional development services to support educators in preventing and responding to challenging behavior. --- Get in touch:  434-989-2434 259 Hydraulic Ridge Rd, Ste 203 Charlottesville, VA 22901-8128   Learn more: [ABOUT](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/about-our-ece-firm) [PD](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/professional-development) [FAQ](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/faq) [CONTACT](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/contact)