Kara Davis
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Buffalo,NY
Work Preference
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Heritage Christian Services
Buffalo, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Create and monitor Behavior Guidelines, Behavior Support Plans, or Monitoring Plans for individuals with various disabilities
- Train staff on the behavior plans and guidelines I create
- Work with individuals' psychiatric or primary care providers on best treatment plans
Technical Placement Specialist
Ford Motor Company
Buffalo, NY
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Educated dealerships on best practices for recruiting technicians and reducing technician turnover, resulting in increased customer retention and productivity
- Built strong relationships and collaborate with regional teams and targeted dealerships to drive results
- Coordinated and participated in student recruiting events and career fairs
- Subject matter expert on Technical Career Entry Programs
Senior Career Planning and Development Specialist
University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
Buffalo, NY
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Offered one-on-one career advisement to students and alumni
- Developed strong relationships with potential employers to build job placement opportunities for current students
- Monitored, analyzed, and evaluated career services offered while planning and implementing new programs
- Generated student employment progress reports for school management
Program Coordinator
University at Buffalo School of Law
Buffalo, NY
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Organized faculty special projects and events, assisting with documentation, logistics, and arrangements
- Aided in coordination of various DEI Office events and student programming
- Arranged student engagement and participation programs for NYC Program and Advocacy Institute
Clinical Counselor
The Summit Center
Buffalo, NY
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided cognitive behavioral therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with the goal of improving behavior through daily monitoring and reporting
- Taught 'social skills' to children ages 12-18 to promote effective communication and positive behavior
- Led various activities, including outdoor games and short skits, giving children real-world practice with their newly learned social skills
Education
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
D'Youville University
05.2030
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Miami
Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
Websites
Languages
Basic Spanish
Basic American Sign Language
Research
Literature Review: STEM Motivation Amongst Black Girls in Middle School
Summary
Behavioral specialist prepared to drive impactful strategies in behavior intervention. Known for implementing effective behavior modification plans and providing critical support to individuals and teams. Valued for collaboration, adaptability, and proactive approach to achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in crisis management, data analysis, and individualized behavior plans.
Certification
- SCIP-R
- CPR
- First Aid
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- Psychological Association of Western New York (PAWNY)
Accomplishments
- Dean's List
- Provost's Honor Roll
- Psi Chi Induction
- Alpha Lambda Delta Induction
- Kappa Delta Pi Induction
- Omega Nu Lambda Induction
Quote
The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.
Flannery O’Connor
Software
SPSS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Canva
Interests
Travel
Mental Health
Childhood Development
Autism
ADHD
Timeline
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Heritage Christian Services
03.2025 - Current
Technical Placement Specialist
Ford Motor Company
10.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Career Planning and Development Specialist
University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
02.2024 - 10.2024
Program Coordinator
University at Buffalo School of Law
12.2022 - 02.2024
Clinical Counselor
The Summit Center
06.2017 - 08.2019
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
D'Youville University
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Miami