KARINA M. WALLACE
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Dedicated bilingual professional with a strong background in providing evidence-based services to individuals and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and documenting progress. Committed to the dissemination of applied behavior analysis using ethical standards and advocating for the progress and well-being of my clients and their family.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BCBA
Acquiring Skills, Inc.
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Initial Treatment Plans
- Assessments and Observations
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Family/Caregiver Training and Monthly Meetings
- Development of Skill Acquisition Programs
- Weekly Clinical Supervision
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Built relationships with stakeholders to increase participation and support for current/future clients
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ABA Centers of America
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Design, implement, and monitor skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs
- Oversee the implementation of behavior-analytic programs by RBTs and caregivers
- Conduct assessments related to the need for behavioral intervention (e.g., preference assessment, functional assessment, staff performance assessment, etc)
- Be willing and able to supervise others seeking BCBA certification weekly
- Analyze and summarize results of assessments and graphs results as needed
- Write 6-month progress reports to secure insurance funding
- Provide staff and caregiver training
- Facilitate team meetings
- Create or update the data collection system
- Conduct weekly Parent Training meetings
- Complete and submit documentation in a timely matter to our billing agency
- Oversee the restricted hours of 1-2 BCBA apprentices
Behavior Consultant
Continuum Behavioral Health
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Collaboration with care team professionals
- Create Initial Treatment Plans
- Create Behavior Intervention Plans
- Family/Caregiver Training and Monthly Meetings
- Assessments and Observations
- Curriculum for Skill Acquisition Programs
- Clinical Supervision
- Attend Clinical Staff Meetings
- Telehealth Supervision for Spanish speaking client in New Jersey
ESE ESY Lead Instructor/ESE Support Facilitator
Broward County Public Schools
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Overseeing South ESY Program
- Exceptional Student Education Master Scheduling
- ESE Teacher Responsibilities Included the following:
- Motivated and supported teachers to provide evidence-based strategies within the exceptional learning environment
- ESE Support Facilitator: Managed a caseload of approximately48 students in Grades3-5
- Specialized Instruction: Reading, Writing, Math, Social Skills, and Independent
- Functioning
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic, social, and behavioral needs using positive reinforcement
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
Student Analyst/Registered Behavior Technician
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Implement prescribed treatment plans and data collection
- Maintained BACB Ethics Code while supporting clients using principles of applied behavior analysis
- Assisted with treatment plans
Intensive Reading Teacher
Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy
- Supervised small reading groups of students
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods
- Supplied supplemental, one-to-one teaching instruction for at-risk or struggling students
- Kept parents abreast of students' progress through communication/conferences
ESE Support Facilitator
Pembroke Pines Charter West Middle School
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
Lab Director/Educational Assistant
Adrienne P. Sillman, Ed
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Worked in tandem with Dr
- Sillman on the implementation of individual
- Experience with the Orton-Gillingham Method, Wilson Language System
Education
Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL05-2022
Master of Science - Reading
Barry University
Miami, FL05-2014
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Supervision
- Verbal Behavior Approach
- BACB Ethics/Standards
- Parent/Caregiver Training
- Client Advocacy
Certification
- BACB01-22-60219
- Florida Teaching Certificates: Reading K-12; ESE K-12; and Elementary Education K-6
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
BCBA
Acquiring Skills, Inc.
10.2023 - 12.2024
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ABA Centers of America
05.2023 - 10.2023
Behavior Consultant
Continuum Behavioral Health
11.2022 - 05.2023
Student Analyst/Registered Behavior Technician
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
11.2019 - 12.2021
ESE ESY Lead Instructor/ESE Support Facilitator
Broward County Public Schools
02.2016 - 10.2022
Intensive Reading Teacher
Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy
08.2015 - 02.2016
ESE Support Facilitator
Pembroke Pines Charter West Middle School
01.2014 - 08.2015
Lab Director/Educational Assistant
Adrienne P. Sillman, Ed
05.2011 - 01.2014
Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Reading
Barry University
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