Karlee Miller
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Passionate about making a significant positive impact on the lives of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dedicated to working directly with students, training their families, and providing guidance to their teachers in the methodology of Applied Behavior Analysis. Deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals on the spectrum. Strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters growth and development. Aims to empower students to reach their full potential and enhance their overall quality of life through expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Upper School ABA Services
Manhattan Childrens Center
08.2021 - Current
- Continued previous responsibilities as Classroom Supervisor & Transition Coordinator
- Oversaw 6 to 7 classrooms of students age 13-21
- Direct supervision of 3 BCBA-level classroom supervisors
- Direct supervision of 6 to 7 Master's level special education teachers
- Ongoing curriculum and program development specific to Upper School Classrooms
- Facilitate and increase collaboration across complimentary disciplines
CPI Supervisor
Manhattan Childrens Center
01.2015 - Current
- Obtain certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention from the Crisis Prevention Institute
- Maintain certification by conducting regular trainings & attending recertification seminars
- Oversee team of certified instructors
- Organize & conduct school-wide trainings 3 to 5 times per year
- Oversee the documentation of restraint procedures
- Oversee & monitor the use of restraint organization-wide
- Consult on any crisis behaviors within the organization.
Classroom Supervisor/Transition Coordinator
Manhattan Childrens Center
09.2014 - 07.2021
- Supervise 3 classrooms of students age 13 to 21 with 1:1 and 2:1 ratios
- Review IEPs, progress reports, goal documents, and all other student-specific documentation
- Provide ongoing training to all classroom staff in Applied Behavior Analysis, including direct data collection of staff
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and write corresponding Behavior Intervention Plans for all students
- Conduct Functional Analyses as needed
- Provide BCBA supervision to BCBAs-in-training
- Monitor student programming, data collection, and behavior plan implementation
- Coordinate Vocational & Transition Programming for all students age 13 and above
- Develop Vocational Curricula
- Develop Transition Plans for all students at age 15
- Develop community partnerships
- Create in-house jobs as well as community-based internships
- Provide family training and support throughout the transition process.
Supervising Lead Teacher
Manhattan Childrens Center
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Lead teacher in a class of 6 students with disabilities
- Formulate, write and address IEP goals
- Conduct formal assessments
- Design and implement individualized program books for each student
- Conduct group and one to one instruction
- Monitor and analyze daily instructional and behavior data collection
- Manage and train 6 instructors
- Supervise classroom of 1 teacher, 5 instructors, and 6 students
- Review IEPs, progress reports, and all other documents
- Train teacher and staff in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Write Functional Behavior Assessments.
Lead Teacher
Manhattan Childrens Center
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Lead teacher in a class of 6 students with disabilities
- Formulate, write, and address IEP goals
- Conduct formal assessments
- Design and implement individualized program books for each student
- Conduct group and one on one instruction
- Monitor and analyze daily data collection
- Manage and train 6 instructors.
Assistant Behavior Specialist
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Implementing the CABAS Accelerated Independent Learner model in a 5th grade inclusion classroom
- Designing mathematics curriculum
- Teaching small groups of students across all content areas
- Daily data collection and evidence based decision making
- Designing and implementing 3 single-case design experiments across multiple participants
- Implementing evidence-based curricula.
Teaching Assistant
Rockland County BOCES
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Implemented CABAS model in a self-contained classroom
- Supervised small groups and whole class
- Provided one-on-one, small group, and whole class instruction using ABA
- Daily data collection, decision making, and graphing
- Replicated 3 single-case design experiments across multiple participants
- Implemented evidence-based curricula.
Teaching Assistant
Rockland County BOCES
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Implemented CABAS model in a self-contained third-fifth grade classroom
- Supervised small groups and whole class
- Provided one-on-one, small group, and whole group instruction using ABA
- Daily data collection, decision making, and graphing
- Replicated 4 single-case design experiments
- Implemented evidence-based curricula.
Junior/Senior Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
02.2006 - 08.2008
- Provided 10-25 hours of ABA therapy per week (Feb
- 2006-Dec.2006)
- Provided 35+ hours of ABA therapy per week (Dec.2006-Aug.2008)
- Ran programs, collected data, graphed, and made program decisions
- Supervised junior therapists
- Biweekly meetings with supervisors, families, and other therapists
- Trained and assessed new therapists
- Implemented short term intervention in medical facilitation, pill swallowing, and feeding
- Managed assaultive and self-injurious behaviors.
In-Home Therapist
Austin
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Provided 10-25 hours of ABA therapy per week
- Ran programs, data collection, and decision making
- Monthly meetings with consultant
- Hired and trained new therapists.
In-Home Therapist
The Woodlands
02.2001 - 08.2002
- Provided 10-15 hours of ABA therapy per week
- Ran program, data collection, and decision making
- Bimonthly meetings with consultant
- Hired and trained new therapists.
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis -
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY05.2010
Bachelor of Arts in Child Study and Language Development -
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX12.2006
Skills
Behavior Analysis
Initial Training in Practical Functional Assessment
Data Analysis
Crisis Training and Intervention
Functional Behavior Assessment
Functional Analysis
Staff Management
Staff Development
Certification
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities Birth-Grade 2 NY, 1231722
- Childhood Education Grades 1-6, 1231722
- Early Childhood Education Birth-Grade 2, 1231722
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 1-10-7421
- New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst, 000668-1
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Director of Upper School ABA Services
Manhattan Childrens Center
08.2021 - Current
CPI Supervisor
Manhattan Childrens Center
01.2015 - Current
Classroom Supervisor/Transition Coordinator
Manhattan Childrens Center
09.2014 - 07.2021
Supervising Lead Teacher
Manhattan Childrens Center
06.2013 - 08.2014
Lead Teacher
Manhattan Childrens Center
08.2010 - 06.2013
Assistant Behavior Specialist
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Teaching Assistant
Rockland County BOCES
01.2009 - 06.2009
Teaching Assistant
Rockland County BOCES
08.2008 - 12.2008
Junior/Senior Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
02.2006 - 08.2008
In-Home Therapist
Austin
09.2003 - 09.2005
In-Home Therapist
The Woodlands
02.2001 - 08.2002
Masters of Arts in Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis -
Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts in Child Study and Language Development -
Southwestern University
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