Allison Lanctot
Dedham,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic Board Certified Behavior Analyst bringing 11 years of experience in education. Passionate about helping others achieve full potential. Hardworking, organized, decisive and adaptable with a motivational and encouraging approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Norwood Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to set goals and make data driven decisions.
Respite Care Provider
Lifeworks Inc.
10.2006 - Current
- Supervised a young adult on the autism spectrum
- Monitored safety at home and in the community
- Assisted with daily living skills
- Undivided attention to surroundings and potential behavioral triggers in the environment.
- Provided compassionate and client-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Milton Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Provided emergency response in behavioral crises to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating a collaborative environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Program Specialist
Needham Public School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Needham Public Schools
10.2013 - 06.2020
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Implemented prescribed behavioral skills training to reduce problem behavior.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism -
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - undefined
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Foxborough High School
Foxborough, MA06.2009
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Documentation
- Empathetic communication
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Flexible and adaptive
- Innovative lesson planning
- Effective listening
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Autism Specialist
- Safety Care
Awards
SEPAC Award, Needham 2016
Timeline
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Norwood Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Milton Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
Program Specialist
Needham Public School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Needham Public Schools
10.2013 - 06.2020
Respite Care Provider
Lifeworks Inc.
10.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - undefined
Rhode Island College
High School Diploma - undefined
Foxborough High School
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Autism Specialist
- Safety Care
Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism -
Endicott College
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