JESICA BARON
Katy
Summary
Texas Certified Special Education Teacher and Behavioral Health Professional with over 20 years of international experience supporting children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, learning disorders, and social-emotional needs. Extensive background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), case management within public school systems, parent coaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration across educational and clinical settings in the United States and Latin America.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Katy Independent School District
Katy
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinate special education services for students with disabilities within a public school setting
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, and service providers
- Monitor IEP compliance, documentation, and progress toward academic and behavioral goals
Founder and Program Director
Supports for Child Development
01.2019 - Current
- Developed programs to enhance child development skills and learning experiences.
Private Tutor
Tutor Dr.
Katy
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed personalized lesson plans for diverse student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Claudine T. School
Argentina
01.2004 - 01.2022
- Implemented behavior management techniques to support classroom dynamics.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Program Specialist
Santiago
01.2017 - 01.2019
Alternative and Augmentative Communication Teacher
Federico Dominick School
Argentina
01.2006 - 01.2008
Therapist
APAdeA
Argentina
01.2003 - 01.2004
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Trainer
BEST
Louisiana
01.2025
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Butterfly Effects
Texas
01.2024
Teacher
Krausse Children House
Texas
01.2023
Pedagogical Consultant
Paru-Paro Alternative School
Costa Rica
01.2022
Early Intervention Specialist
REDBA
Argentina
01.2022
Supervisor
Center for Children with ASD, Alcanzando ABA
Peru
01.2012
Founder - Social Skills Program (Kallpa)
Costa Rica
01.2010
Parent Coach and Liaison
NestEd Center for Development
Supervisor
APAdeA (Argentine Association for Autism)
Argentina
Education
Master's Degree - Psychology
Keiser University
Florida, USA01.2025
Diploma - Dyslexia and Reading Disorders
Fund. Latin. trastornos del aprendizaje
Argentina01.2021
Speech Therapy Training -
Instituto Nacional de Neuroeducación
Mexico01.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Special Education
Universidad del Salvador
Argentina01.2009
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Program design and implementation
- Behavioral intervention support
- Collaborative lesson planning
- Child development approaches
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Fluent
Certifications And Specialized Training
- EFL Teacher Certification, International House Berkeley TEFL Program - USA, 12/23
- TEACCH Autism Program, University of North Carolina, 12/21
- ICDL Floortime Certifications: DIR 201, 202, 203; FEAS Scale, 12/20
- ADOS-2 Certification, University of Barcelona, 12/19
- ADI-R Certification, University of Barcelona, 12/19
- Diploma in Emotional Intelligence, Universidad Anáhuac - Mexico, 12/20
- Health and Habit Change Coach - Mexico, 12/18
- Mindfulness Certification - New York, USA, 12/17
- Equine-Assisted Therapy - Argentina, 12/21
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Autism - Argentina, 12/03
- Yoga Instructor Certification - Chile, 12/18
- Pre-Service Training, Elite Educational Enterprises - Texas, 12/22
Certifications And Licensure
- Texas Certified Special Education Teacher
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), BACB - USA, 12/23
- CPR/AED Certification - Texas, 12/22
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Trainer
BEST
01.2025
Case Manager
Katy Independent School District
01.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Butterfly Effects
01.2024
Teacher
Krausse Children House
01.2023
Private Tutor
Tutor Dr.
01.2022 - 01.2024
Pedagogical Consultant
Paru-Paro Alternative School
01.2022
Early Intervention Specialist
REDBA
01.2022
Founder and Program Director
Supports for Child Development
01.2019 - Current
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Program Specialist
01.2017 - 01.2019
Supervisor
Center for Children with ASD, Alcanzando ABA
01.2012
Founder - Social Skills Program (Kallpa)
01.2010
Alternative and Augmentative Communication Teacher
Federico Dominick School
01.2006 - 01.2008
Special Education Teacher
Claudine T. School
01.2004 - 01.2022
Therapist
APAdeA
01.2003 - 01.2004
Parent Coach and Liaison
NestEd Center for Development
Supervisor
APAdeA (Argentine Association for Autism)
Master's Degree - Psychology
Keiser University
Diploma - Dyslexia and Reading Disorders
Fund. Latin. trastornos del aprendizaje
Speech Therapy Training -
Instituto Nacional de Neuroeducación
Bachelor's Degree - Special Education
Universidad del Salvador