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Adrienne Payton

Wylie

Summary

Experienced in staff training and supervision, specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis techniques. Dedicated to ongoing professional growth and knowledge acquisition.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Girl Scout Volunteer

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
Dallas
09.2019 - Current
  • Supported girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade in building leadership skills through hands-on activities.
  • Guided troop members through the Bronze Award process with structured support and encouragement.
  • Managed cookie sales for the troop.
  • Provided support and problem-solving assistance as the Service Unit Cookie Program Coordinator in the Wylie area.

Autism Specialist / Behavior Specialist

Mesquite Independent School District
Mesquite
08.2008 - Current
  • Planned and implemented district-level training to improve instructional practices in the areas of classroom organization, communication strategies, data collection, developing goals and objectives based on present levels, Discrete Trial Training, and function-based Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) informed by Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), including an analysis of ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) data.
  • Implemented antecedent-based strategies to proactively reduce problem behaviors by developing daily schedules, independent work systems, and visual supports, including contingency maps and social stories.
  • Served as a district-level coach for the STAR Autism Program, providing training, modeling, and support to teachers implementing strategies based on Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Completed staff development training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including online modules through Relias.
  • Worked directly alongside a BCBA to apply and monitor a Behavior Intervention Plan within the classroom environment.
  • Completed FBAs and created function-based behavior intervention plans using both direct ABC data and indirect assessment results.
  • Developed instructional materials aligned with IEP goals to support individualized student learning.

Total Language Classroom Teacher

Mesquite Independent School District
Mesquite
08.1998 - 06.2008
  • Developed and implemented Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives for students with autism, from PPCD (Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities) through middle school.
  • Prepared ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) paperwork in compliance with district and state guidelines.
  • Applied TEACCH strategies to establish a structured classroom environment, and implemented PECS to support and enhance student communication skills.
  • Communicated with parents on a regular basis.
  • Co-facilitated professional development sessions at the district level to support staff training and growth.

Education

Graduate Academic Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis -

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
01-2011

Master of Education - Reading

Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX
01-2005

Bachelor of Science: Applied Learning And Development - Elementary Education

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
01-1997

Skills

  • Certified instructor for nonviolent crisis intervention
  • Trained in applied behavior analysis (ABA) strategies, including discrete trial training, to support skill acquisition and generalization
  • Experience with assessment tools that assess the language, learning, and social skills of children with autism or other developmental disabilities, such as VB-MAPP and ABLLS
  • Knowledgeable in developing function-based intervention plans using data collected through functional behavior assessments

Certification

  • Certified Generic Special Education Grades PK - 12 (1997 - Current)
  • Certified in Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1 - 8 (1997 - Current)

Timeline

Girl Scout Volunteer

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
09.2019 - Current

Autism Specialist / Behavior Specialist

Mesquite Independent School District
08.2008 - Current

Total Language Classroom Teacher

Mesquite Independent School District
08.1998 - 06.2008

Graduate Academic Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis -

University of North Texas

Master of Education - Reading

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science: Applied Learning And Development - Elementary Education

University of Texas At Austin

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