Crista Bishop
Haysville,Kansas
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients with neurodiversity and trauma. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Experienced in working with minimal supervision, requiring effective time management skills and personal accountability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Consultant
Parsons State Hospital and Training Center
12.2023 - Current
- Observed clients of all ages experiencing crisis as evidenced by exhibition of challenging behaviors, in all possible environments.
- Collect and analyze behavioral data to hypothesize the function of the client's challenging behaviors.
- Provided ongoing support to families, helping them understand and manage their child's behavior more effectively.
- Enhanced quality of care for clients through consistent monitoring, data analysis, and plan adjustments.
- Reduced instances of maladaptive behaviors in clients by teaching appropriate replacement skills.
- Create and presented workshops and trainings to educate community members about various aspects of behavioral health and intervention strategies.
- Conducted regular reviews of progress data to make informed decisions about treatment modifications or potential discharge criteria for clients transitioning out of services.
- Coordinated with educational staff to develop and implement classroom strategies that complemented individual behavior intervention plans, promoting consistency across settings.
- Improved client outcomes by designing and implementing customized behavior intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing challenging behaviors.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
Special Education Teacher
Usd 266
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Supervised paraprofessionals working to support students in the classroom.
- Worked in several environments, including an off-site day school for students exhibiting challenging behaviors such that they were unable to experience success in the general education environment.
- Maintain student confidentiality.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2022
Bachelor's of General Studies -
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS05.2019
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Parent and Staff Training
- Social Skills Training
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Individualized Intervention Planning
- Visual Supports Development
- Self-Reflection and Growth
- Social Skills Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
Timeline
Behavior Consultant
Parsons State Hospital and Training Center
12.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Usd 266
01.2017 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Special Education
Wichita State University
Bachelor's of General Studies -
Southwestern College
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