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KATIE BOSSOLT

KATIE BOSSOLT

Summary

Veteran educator and leader with extensive experience in providing high-quality special education services. Dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences for both adolescents and adults to foster growth and development. Passionate about program development and staff training aimed at maximizing student and caregiver outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams to design innovative activities that enhance resilience and improve the quality of life for participants. Strong track record of producing measurable student outcomes through collaboration, team-building, and cultivating meaningful relationships to strengthen capacity across various domains.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Clinical Services

Horizon Consulting Group
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to improve the skills of clinical staff members, resulting in better client outcomes.
  • Oversaw the expansion of clinical services, ensuring seamless integration of new programs into existing systems.
  • Streamlined clinical operations for increased efficiency, optimizing staff utilization and resource allocation.
  • Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
  • Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
  • Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with President and District Administrators to raise standards of services.
  • Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.

Director of Training and Consultation

Horizon Consulting Group
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training targets to address identified needs.
  • Established a successful mentorship program by developing training materials to increase capacity in employees
  • Facilitated effective communication between trainees and company management, fostering open dialogue about individual progress and areas of improvement.
  • Managed a team of Board Certified Behavior Analytic trainers, providing guidance and support to enhance their instructional and clinical abilities.
  • Promoted a supportive environment that fostered collaboration, problem-solving, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for clients
  • Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth integration into the company culture.
  • Managed new employee orientation training process for employees each year.
  • Conducted assessments and provided program recommendations for high-profile and complex cases across multiple school districts.

Educational and Behavioral Consultant

Horizon Consulting Group
10.2015 - 08.2022
  • Consulted with several Massachusetts public school districts in SEL, ABA, inclusion facilitation and general education settings
  • Developed and enhanced frameworks for substantially separate programs in SEL and ABA, provided on-going modeling and training to ensure staff proficiency
  • Designed and modified curriculum across domains for a variety of learners (PreK - 8th) and abilities
  • Conducted dynamic trainings for a variety of stake holders; district staff, IEP teams, and parents/caregivers
  • Collaborated with team members and negotiate ideas to improve programmatic outcomes
  • Supervised direct service providers working in school and home settings
  • Conducted regular performance reviews
  • Created unique and efficient data collection systems across a variety of areas (skills, behaviors, classroom systems)
  • Conducted home assessments to inform programming and drive training for families and caregivers

Behavior Analyst

Blackstone-Millville Regional School District
06.2014 - 05.2015
  • Trained and supported teachers, specialists, and families of students with social emotional and developmental disabilities
  • Worked as part of the district Crisis team to provide education and response intervention to crisis-level situations
  • Analyzed data trends to determine appropriate research-based interventions
  • Conducted behavioral assessments and develop subsequent programming (FBA, VB-MAPP, ABLLS, AFLS, Vineland, WIAT)

ABA Coordinator

Worcester Public Schools
09.2013 - 08.2014
  • Conducted functional behavior assessment and developed behavior improvement plans
  • Designed, developed, and implemented behavior interventions, curriculum, and corresponding data collection systems
  • Maintained records and assisted/provided guidance to teachers and staff implementing behavioral interventions

Early Intervention Behavior Specialist

Education Connection Autism Program
09.2012 - 08.2013
  • Provided support, instruction, and feedback to families/caregivers about managing challenging behaviors and teaching developmentally appropriate replacement behaviors
  • Interpreted results of assessments and design effective interventions and curriculum for clients
  • Administered, evaluated, and reported the results of behavior assessment and function assessment measures
  • Provided lecture based and individualized case staff training on proper implementation of behavior programs and plans, and data collection systems

Special Education Teacher (Moderate-Severe)

Regional School District 14
08.2009 - 10.2012
  • Developed individualized goals and objectives in academic, communication and social/behavioral domains
  • Created systems for assessment protocols, data collection and evaluations
  • Supervised and provided on-going training on student programs to paraprofessional staff
  • Conducted functional assessments to inform treatment plans for challenging behaviors
  • Lead and facilitated social communicative skills in peer social groups
  • Collaborated with team members and regular education staff to meet the diverse needs of the students

Education

Comprehensive Special Education Certification - Grades K through 12

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Board Certified Behavior Analyst -

09.2013

Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis -

03.2013

M. Ed. - Special Education (concentration: ASD)

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
09.2009

B.A. - Psychology

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
01.2002

Skills

  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certified Instructor
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • G Suite Proficiency
  • Public Speaker
  • Pre-School Frameworks Committee Member
  • Clinical leadership
  • Parent Training Programs
  • Team Leadership

Degree

BA Psychology 

M.ED Special Education, concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders

BCBA

Hobbies and Interests

  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Gardening
  • Gnome Surf Volunteer
  • U14 Boys Soccer Coach

Skills And Memberships

  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certified Instructor
  • Member of The Berkshire Association of Behavior Analysis and Therapy BABAT
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and G Suite
  • Presenter at Connecticut Early Childhood Conference
  • Pre-school frameworks committee board member-Orange School District
  • Tiverton Yacht Club Board Member

Certification

Connecticut K-12 Special Education Certification

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

CPI Instructor

PMT Instructor


Timeline

Vice President of Clinical Services

Horizon Consulting Group
08.2024 - Current

Director of Training and Consultation

Horizon Consulting Group
08.2022 - 08.2024

Educational and Behavioral Consultant

Horizon Consulting Group
10.2015 - 08.2022

Behavior Analyst

Blackstone-Millville Regional School District
06.2014 - 05.2015

ABA Coordinator

Worcester Public Schools
09.2013 - 08.2014

Early Intervention Behavior Specialist

Education Connection Autism Program
09.2012 - 08.2013

Special Education Teacher (Moderate-Severe)

Regional School District 14
08.2009 - 10.2012

Board Certified Behavior Analyst -

Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis -

M. Ed. - Special Education (concentration: ASD)

Southern Connecticut State University

B.A. - Psychology

University of Connecticut

Comprehensive Special Education Certification - Grades K through 12

Southern Connecticut State University

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