Kelissa Scott
Portage,IN
Summary
Recent MS of Applied Behavior Analysis graduate with multiple years of experience. Dedicated to helping develop skills and manage behaviors in an individualized way.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Blazerworks
Steger, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Steger School District 194
- At the start of the 2023/2024 school year, I transitioned from a 1:1 paraprofessional into the role of an RBT when the Steger School District behavior team was created
- Working as an RBT in a public school, I was able implement behavior plans written by a BCBA
- I assist with writing behavior intervention plans, collecting data, conducting observations and functional behavior assessments
- An important part of this position was attending initial and follow up IEP meetings
- I am currently part of the school’s Tier 2/Tier3 problem solving team
- Provides direct, one-on-one behavioral interventions to students, under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), to improve communication, social, and daily living skills, and reduce problematic behaviors, using ABA techniques
Paraprofessional
Blazerworks
Steger, IL
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Steger Community Schools
- During my time as a 1:1 paraprofessional, I provided individualized support to a 1st grade student with specific needs
- This role required me to assist with academic lessons and social-emotional tasks, while working under the supervision of his teacher and following the student's IEP
- The student required assistance with transitions, self-regulation, and social communication
Registered Behavior Technician
B.E.T.H. Services
Crestwood, IL
06.2018 - 10.2022
- I supported and implemented the patient care plan created by a board-certified behavior analyst
- Provided ABA interventions that encourage socially acceptable replacement behaviors so clients can build and improve upon their communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
- I worked both in the clinic and in home settings
Registered Behavioral Technician
ASD Life Therapy
Palos Hills, IL
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Achieved RBT Certification
- Received training in ABA while working 1:1 with clients
- Observed and implemented ABA therapy plan with clients as designed by the BCBA
Education
Master's degree - Applied Behavioral Analysis
William James College
Newton, MA08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Sociology
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN05.2007
Skills
- Special Education
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavioral Health
- Training & development
- Data collection
- Functional assessments
- Discrete trial training
- IEP collaboration
Certification
- BACB Registered Behavioral Technician, 05/31/24, 05/31/25
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Blazerworks
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Blazerworks
10.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
B.E.T.H. Services
06.2018 - 10.2022
Registered Behavioral Technician
ASD Life Therapy
02.2018 - 06.2018
Master's degree - Applied Behavioral Analysis
William James College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Sociology
Purdue University Calumet
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