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Kara Perry

Allison Park,PA

Summary

Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience at Attain ABA, specializing in client assessment and treatment planning. Demonstrated success in enhancing team coordination and communication, resulting in improved client outcomes. Proficient in data analysis and behavior management, creating a collaborative environment that empowers both staff and clients.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Supervisor, BCBA

Attain ABA
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated client treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams for effective treatment strategies.
  • Assessed clients, determined treatment needs and managed implementation of treatment plan.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
  • Supervised BHT implementation of client treatment plans.
  • Trained BHTs and caregivers on best practices for client skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
  • Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, improve outcomes, and inform strategic planning.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress within the Central Reach.
  • Facilitated communication with clients, caregivers, and other providers for seamless care.
  • Established a supportive and collaborative work environment.

BCBA Supervisor

Behavior Analyst Supervision Services
Allison Park, PA
07.2022 - Current
  • Provide oversight and training in accordance with BACB's supervision requirements.
  • Provide ongoing documented feedback to the trainee in accordance with the current ethics code.
  • Meet and maintain the BACB's supervision qualification requirements

Behavior Coach

Royse City ISD
Royse City, TX
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Consult with staff who work in centralized classrooms across campuses.
  • Implementation of Behavior Skills Training with staff to teach, model, practice, and give feedback on Evidence-Based Practices.
  • Behavior consultations that support student success.
  • Completion of Functional Behavior Assessments.
  • Consult and support staff in crisis situations that may arise.
  • District-wide CPI training for crisis prevention and management.
  • Create and facilitate monthly special education meetings and trainings.
  • Create and facilitate ongoing professional development for staff.

Behavior Instructional Team Lead

Plano ISD
Plano, TX
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Plan and lead weekly behavior specialist team meetings.
  • Facilitate monthly district wide special education meetings.
  • Create and provide district-wide training for staff.

Behavior Instructional Specialist

Plano ISD
Plano, TX
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Consultation with staff who work in centralized classrooms across diverse socio-economic campuses.
  • Implementation of behavior skills training with staff to teach. model. pracitce. And give feedback on evidence-based practices.
  • District trainings provided on completing functional behavior assessments/behavior intervention plans.
  • Consult and support staff in crisis situations.
  • District-wide CPI training for crisis prevention management.

Special Education Teacher/Team Lead, Behavior Spec

Plano ISD
Plano, TX
08.2005 - 06.2018
  • Small group instruction and in-class support for academic areas, with social-emotional direct instruction for students with disabilities.
  • Supporting and assisting special education teachers in curriculum implementation, IEP paperwork completions, and legal updates.
  • Support and assist general education teachers with positive behavior supports and social-emotional strategies for their classrooms.
  • Functional behavior assessment/behavior intervention plan completion.

Education

Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Academic Certificate - ABA

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
12-2020

Masters of Education - Education

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2002

Bachelors of Psychology - Psychology

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
12-2001

Skills

  • Client assessment and treatment planning
  • Data analysis and behavior intervention
  • Crisis management and prevention
  • Team coordination
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 2020 - current
  • BCBA Supervisor, 2020 - current
  • Certified CPI Trainer, 2019 - 2024
  • Special Education Grades PK - 12, 2003 - current

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Supervisor, BCBA

Attain ABA
07.2024 - Current

BCBA Supervisor

Behavior Analyst Supervision Services
07.2022 - Current

Behavior Coach

Royse City ISD
07.2022 - 06.2024

Behavior Instructional Team Lead

Plano ISD
08.2020 - 06.2022

Behavior Instructional Specialist

Plano ISD
08.2018 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher/Team Lead, Behavior Spec

Plano ISD
08.2005 - 06.2018

Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Academic Certificate - ABA

University of North Texas

Masters of Education - Education

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelors of Psychology - Psychology

University of Pittsburgh