Kaitlyn Bly
Ocala,FL
Summary
Newly certified Board Certified Behavior Analyst, bringing a proven track record of success as a Behavior Specialist with Marion County Public Schools, supporting 23 self-contained and 14 inclusion classrooms. Excelling in developing and implementing evidence-based behavior intervention plans, with strong expertise in data collection and collaborative problem-solving to drive meaningful client outcomes. Highly motivated and passionate about Applied Behavior Analysis, dedicated to fostering positive relationships and promoting emotional regulation and social skills through effective reinforcement strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Marion County Public Schools
12.2024 - Current
- Supported development of individualized behavior intervention plans for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and progress.
- Assisted in implementing evidence-based strategies to improve client behaviors.
- Observed and documented client interactions to track behavioral changes effectively.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to enhance behavior management skills.
- Maintained accurate records of client behavior data for analysis and reporting.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients and families to encourage participation in treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Registered Behavior Technician
McCoy Behavioral
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Implemented behavior intervention plans under supervision to improve clients' social skills.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to track client progress and outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging activities for skill development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client sessions and behavioral observations.
Registered Behavior Technician
Little Leaves Behavioral Services
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to promote skill acquisition and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent application of behavioral strategies across settings.
- Collected and analyzed data on client progress, adjusting interventions based on observed outcomes and trends.
- Conducted direct one-on-one sessions with clients, fostering positive relationships to enhance engagement in therapy.
- Maintained compliance with ethical guidelines and best practices in applied behavior analysis during all interactions with clients.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
Education
Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis -
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL12-2025
Bachelor of Science -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08-2023
Skills
- Reinforcement strategies
- Behavior intervention
- Parent and staff training
- Discrete trial training
- Social skills training
- Data collection
- Behavior redirection
- Functional behavior assessment
- Applied behavior analysis
- Natural environment teaching
- Early intensive behavioral intervention
- Behavioral skills training
- Prompting and fading procedures
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Marion County Public Schools
12.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
McCoy Behavioral
01.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Little Leaves Behavioral Services
04.2023 - 01.2024
Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis -
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science -
Florida Atlantic University