KALISTA NELSON
St Louis,MO
Summary
Versatile educator and behavior technician skilled in developing and delivering tailored instructional and ABA strategies for diverse learners. Expertise in data collection, behavior management, and collaborative practices enhances educational and therapeutic outcomes in both classroom and clinic settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Autism Support Now
O’Fallon, MO
04.2026 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs under BCBA supervision.
- Delivered direct ABA services to clients with autism and developmental disabilities in clinic-based settings.
- Communicated effectively with BCBAs, RBTs, caregivers, and treatment team members.
- Modeled appropriate implementation of behavior plans and maintained professional standards for team members.
7th Grade ELA Teacher & Dance Coach
Paul D. West Middle School
East Point, GA
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered English language arts instruction for seventh grade, focusing on literature, grammar, writing, and reading comprehension.
- Developed differentiated lesson plans to engage diverse learners and meet academic needs.
- Created and monitored assessments to track student progress and tailor interventions.
- Coached middle school dance team, designing choreography for performances and events.
6th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Memorial Middle School
Conyers, GA
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Taught 6th-grade English Language Arts and Social Studies while aligning instruction with curriculum standards.
- Developed differentiated lessons supporting varying learning styles, academic abilities, and student needs.
- Incorporated technology and interactive activities to improve engagement and student understanding.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Golden Steps
Georgia
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided direct ABA services to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
- Utilized prompting, reinforcement, task analysis, and other ABA strategies to effectively teach functional and adaptive skills.
- Collected and documented behavioral data to measure progress and support treatment decisions.
Academic Tutor
Tutor Doctor
Georgia
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered tailored academic instruction aligned with student needs, learning styles, and goals to enhance learning outcomes.
- Developed customized activities to strengthen reading, writing, comprehension, and study skills.
- Tracked student progress and modified instructional strategies in response to performance, fostering academic growth.
ELA/Social Studies Teacher
New Horizon New Direction
Griffin, GA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Taught English Language Arts and Social Studies to 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade students.
- Established an inclusive classroom environment and adapted instruction based on ongoing assessment of student performance.
Education
Master of Arts - ESOL
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2021
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis (ABA)
- Behavior intervention
- Individualized treatment plans
- Behavior intervention planning
- Skill acquisition strategies
- Behavior management techniques
- Behavioral strategy implementation
- Behavioral data analysis
- Progress assessment
- Data documentation
- Data tracking tools
- Team leadership
- Staff mentoring
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Caregiver communication
- Classroom management
- Developmental disabilities expertise
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), 03/01/22
Timeline
Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Autism Support Now
04.2026 - Current
7th Grade ELA Teacher & Dance Coach
Paul D. West Middle School
07.2024 - 07.2025
6th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Memorial Middle School
07.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Golden Steps
03.2022 - 01.2024
Academic Tutor
Tutor Doctor
08.2021 - 08.2023
ELA/Social Studies Teacher
New Horizon New Direction
07.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - ESOL
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies
University of Missouri