Karen Bekkala
Shrewsbury
Summary
Behavioral health professional with practical experience in implementing therapeutic interventions and behavior modification strategies. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans, conducting assessments, and utilizing evidence-based techniques. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving measurable outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and well-versed in effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
West Boylston Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing positive behavior and facilitating student engagement.
- Implement Behavior Support Plans, update and implement curriculum, Discrete Trial Training, use an online system and paper form to collect Data, prep materials (Google Documents/Sheets), collaborate with coworkers and parents.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Behavior Specialist
Lynn Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Behavior Specialist: Create and update Behavior Support Plans, write and do assessments (FBA, VB-MAPP, etc.), take and graph data (helped create an online data system), observe and model for staff, collaborate with staff and families, write lesson plans, create IEP goals, collaborate with staff
Supervisor/Lead Therapist
Perfect Piece, LLC
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervisor: Create and update Behavior Support Plans, write and do assessments (FBA, VB-MAPP, etc.), write progress report, take data, graph data, observe and evaluate staff, meet and train families, collaborate with school districts (monthly meetings, IEP meetings, etc.), create IEP goals
1:1 ABA Therapist
Red House Behavior Resources
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Direct Staff: Implement curriculum, implement behavior plan, talk with family, talk with BCBA, take & graph data.
Special Education Teacher/1:1 ABA teacher
New England Center for Children
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Case manager/Shift manager: Implement curriculum, updated curriculum, updated behavior guidelines, did assessments, trained staff, wrote reports, changed schedules, supervised other co-workers, graph and take data, etc.
Education
MS - Psychology/Behavior Analysis
Capella University
04.2017
BS - Psychology/Behavior Analysis
Northern Michigan University
05.2014
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Helping students with special needs
- Effective communication
- Behavior management
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Data collection
- CPR and first aid
- Computer skills
Timeline
Paraprofessional
West Boylston Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Lynn Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2021
Supervisor/Lead Therapist
Perfect Piece, LLC
12.2017 - 01.2019
1:1 ABA Therapist
Red House Behavior Resources
07.2017 - 07.2018
Special Education Teacher/1:1 ABA teacher
New England Center for Children
05.2014 - 08.2017
BS - Psychology/Behavior Analysis
Northern Michigan University
MS - Psychology/Behavior Analysis
Capella University
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