Hi, I’m
Kari A Finnegan
RBT
Dorchester,MA
Overview
20
years of professional experience
17
years of post-secondary education
1
Certificate
Work History
Boston Community Leadership AcademyHyde Park, Ma
Paraprofessional
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Worked in an ABA classroom remotely and in person with 9, 11 and 12th graders.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher and other staff members to implement ACE programs and Teachtown.
- Set up classroom when in person to run more as an ABA based room to promote independence for our students.
Joseph P. Tynan SchoolSouth Boston, Ma
Paraprofessional
09.2013 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Collaborates with classroom teacher, the ABA therapists and the other paraprofessionals to implement enriched activities to service the many levels of the special needs children in our classroom.
- I run ACE programs and collect data daily on each of my ten students.
- I make sure each day that my children are in a safe and nurturing environment.
- I have also helped with accreditation process through NAYEC.
- I have helped with MCAS portfolios.
Alternatives ABANorwell, Ma
RBT/ ABA Therapist
02.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Uses knowledge of behavioral methods to help people living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, especially those with ASD (autism spectrum disorder).
- We implement systematic approaches to help the children we serve, to develop better social and life skills.
- Because ABA therapy is not one-size-fits-all, as therapists we perform many different tasks.
- We work under the supervision of a licensed BCBA.
- Once the child is observed and assessed by the BCBA, programs and objectives are written for each client, we then go out to their home and implement the programs and collect data the child performs at each session.
- Due to COVID-19, I have been serving my clients virtually via tele-health.
Thomas J. KennyBoston, Ma
Paraprofessional
04.2006 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement enriched, age appropriate activities for the many different academic levels of each of the children in the many classes I worked in through my seven years working at this school.
- K0-K1- school year 2006-2008
- K2-First grade- school year 2008-2009
- SEI K2 Haitian creole immersion- school year 2009-2010, participated in the accreditation process
- School based early childhood classroom, moderate disabilities- school year 2010-2012
- Paraprofessional, ESY program, Sy 2014-2018
- Lee school ESY program Sy 2018
- Tynan elementary ESY program 2017
- Lila G. Frederick Pilot middle school ESY program 2014-2016
- Six and seventh grade ABA classroom- collaborated with classroom teacher, the ABA therapists and the other paraprofessional to implement enriched activities to service the many levels of the special needs children in our classroom.
Skills
Special education support
Disability awareness
Classroom support
Helping students with special needs
Data collection
Program writing to coincide with IEP goals
Documentation
Instructional support
Calm and patient demeanor
Teacher support and collaboration
Effective communication
Life skills training
Emotional support
Teacher support
Schedule management
Behavior management
Student supervision
Relationship building
IEP compliance
Crisis intervention
Preparing instructional materials
Individual instruction
Multicultural awareness
Individual student assistance
Conflict resolution techniques
Child development certification
Progress monitoring
Education
Fontbonne Academy Milton, Ma
High School Diploma
09.1989 - 05.1993
University Overview
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
No Degree from Education, Psychology
01.2009 - 05.2011
University Overview
Quincy CollegeQuincy, MA
Associate of Science from Business Administration Marketing Advertising
04.1996 - 01.2002
University Overview
Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MA
No Degree from Psychology Education
09.2003 - 01.2009
University Overview
Summary
Professional behavior technician with strong skills in implementing and monitoring behavior intervention plans. Skilled in applied behavior analysis, data collection, and progress monitoring. Collaborative team member focused on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to evolving needs. Reliable and driven by results.
Certification
RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- During the accreditation process at the Kenny School in Dorchester, I achieved an impressive 98% from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). While the teacher of the second-grade classroom was on medical leave, I successfully set up the classroom with precision and efficiency.
- Achieved 4.0 by completing coursework, papers, and tests with accuracy and efficiency during my time at Quincy College and Northeastern University.
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Timeline
RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
07-2025
Paraprofessional
Boston Community Leadership Academy
09.2020 - Current
RBT/ ABA Therapist
Alternatives ABA
02.2017 - Current
Paraprofessional
Joseph P. Tynan School
09.2013 - 06.2020
Northeastern University
No Degree from Education, Psychology
01.2009 - 05.2011
Paraprofessional
Thomas J. Kenny
04.2006 - 06.2013
Bridgewater State University
No Degree from Psychology Education
09.2003 - 01.2009
Quincy College
Associate of Science from Business Administration Marketing Advertising
04.1996 - 01.2002
Fontbonne Academy
High School Diploma
09.1989 - 05.1993