Kayla Slate
Summary
Compassionate and client-centered Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) providing individualized, evidencebased ABA services. Skilled in using behavioral data to guide clinical decision-making to support meaningful client outcomes. Collaborates with caregivers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent, supportive care across settings while fostering client growth and independence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports
Wilmington, DE
06.2026 - Current
- Provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services by conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), develop individualized treatment plans, and oversee ABA services across home, school, and community settings. Supervise and mentor Behavior Technicians and Student Analysts while collaborating with families and other professionals to support client success. Monitor client progress through data analysis and adjust interventions to promote meaningful outcomes.
Registered Behavior Technician
Your Way ABA
Wilmington, DE
02.2024 - 06.2026
- Collaborated with supervising BCBAs to analyze assessment data and develop individualized behavior intervention and skill acquisition programs to improve client outcomes. Assisted with initial and 6-month reassessments using VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R to support treatment planning and progress monitoring. Collaborated with caregivers and educators to ensure consistent implementation of behavior support strategies across settings.
Registered Behavior Technician
BrightBloom Centers
Wilmington, DE
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided 1:1 intervention to children with autism across clinic, home, and school settings to improve academic, social, communication, and problem-solving skills. Implemented individualized ABA programs under BCBA supervision using Verbal Behavior, DTT, NET, and social skills strategies to support skill acquisition and engagement. Trained and mentored new RBTs in data collection and treatment fidelity to ensure consistency across staff.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wyomissing Area School District
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported implementation of students’ IEPs and 504 plans by reinforcing academic, behavioral, and therapeutic goals while ensuring accommodations were followed. Collaborated with teachers to provide individual and small-group instruction across subjects to strengthen skill acquisition and engagement. Supervised students in vocational settings, reinforcing workplace readiness skills.
Direct Support Professional
Devereux
West Chester, Pennsylvania
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Served as Lead DSP in the STAIRS program supporting children with ASD and co-occurring diagnoses including ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, ODD. Implemented individualized goal plans and daily living skills for up to five clients. Assisted with documentation of behavior support plans and ensured accurate data collection and continuity of care across staff.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Endicott College
Beverly, MA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Wyomissing, PA05-2019
Skills
- Individualized program development
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Data collection and analysis
- Functional behavior assessment
- Behavior intervention planning
- Parent and caregiver training
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports
06.2026 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Your Way ABA
02.2024 - 06.2026
Registered Behavior Technician
BrightBloom Centers
05.2022 - 01.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wyomissing Area School District
08.2019 - 10.2020
Direct Support Professional
Devereux
12.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Endicott College
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Pennsylvania State University