Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Recognition
Community Involvement
Certification
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Alison Caito Galligan

Acushnet,MA

Summary

Compassionate and results-driven behavioral health professional with years of experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), behavioral challenges, and mental health needs. Skilled in implementing evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and person-centered counseling approaches. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop individualized treatment plans, and foster growth in communication, social, and adaptive skills. Committed to promoting inclusion, emotional well-being, and functional independence in diverse populations.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Guidance Facilitator

Dartmouth Middle School
01.1993 - 01.2025
  • Provide academic and personal counseling to middle school students.
  • Develop programs to support student well-being and academic success.
  • Collaborate with faculty and parents to address student needs.
  • Chairperson for all IEP annual reviews
  • Chaired all 504 meetings
  • Counselor that worked with the developmentally delayed/ autistic classroom
  • Organized social skills groups
  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
  • Met monthly with Outreach staff from across the district to provide support for case management and new outside providers.

Head Coach, Girls Lacrosse

Bishop Stang High School
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead the girls' lacrosse program, emphasizing skill development and sportsmanship.
  • Organized "Stick it to Cancer" fundraising game, raising over $4,500 for the American Cancer Society.
  • Mentor student-athletes, fostering both athletic and personal growth.

Head Coach, Field Hockey and Girls Lacrosse

Dartmouth High School
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • Established the girls' lacrosse program.
  • Coached field hockey team, leading them to multiple successful seasons.
  • Developed training programs and mentored student-athletes.

Education

Masters - School Counseling

University of La Verne
Long Beach, CA
05.1992

Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education

Boston University
Boston, MA
05.1984

Skills

  • Counseling for academic success
  • Community outreach
  • Leadership development
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Team bonding
  • Social Skills groups
  • Attendance strategies to support student engagement

Recognition

  • Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, - All-American in Field Hockey, - Recipient of various coaching awards recognizing leadership and community impact

Community Involvement

  • Active participant in community fundraising events, leveraging sports to support charitable causes.
  • Advocate for cancer awareness and research, sharing personal journey to inspire others.
  • Engaged in mentoring programs for youth development through sports.

Certification

Massachusetts license in School Counseling #CM281751

Academic: Professional Support Personnel, School Guidance Counselor, 5-12, Licensed Professional

  • Individual and group counseling
  • Career exploration
  • Peer mediation
  • Developmental classroom / Autistic classroom Counselor
  • CPI trained
  • SEI trained


Timeline

Head Coach, Girls Lacrosse

Bishop Stang High School
01.2022 - Current

Head Coach, Field Hockey and Girls Lacrosse

Dartmouth High School
01.2001 - 01.2008

Guidance Facilitator

Dartmouth Middle School
01.1993 - 01.2025

Masters - School Counseling

University of La Verne

Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education

Boston University