KELLI CATALANO
Yorkville,IL
Summary
Registered Behavior Technician with 3+ years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and 13+ years experience as a Special Education paraprofessional. Proficient at implementing specialized programs for children and individuals with developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Caring, compassionate, patient, and well organized with excellent communication, interpersonal and social skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Home Support Services
Northbrook , IL
2017.11 - Current
- Implements varieties of scientifically based methodologies following Behavior Intervention Plan including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Picture exchange Communication System (PECS), Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Social and Emotional Skills training
- Train parents and caregivers to support client treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
- Observe, monitor and record problem behavior through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Promote positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Implement and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oswego School District 308
Oswego , IL
2015.09 - Current
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Kendall County Special Education Cooperative
Yorkville , IL
2008.09 - 2015.09
- Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Delivered individual services and instruction support to students and coworkers.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brandman University
Irvine, CA03.2016
Associate of Arts -
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05.2004
Skills
- Autism experience
- Crisis Intervention
- Interpersonal Communication
- Behavior treatment plans
- Documentation skills
- Social skill development
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Home Support Services
2017.11 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oswego School District 308
2015.09 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Kendall County Special Education Cooperative
2008.09 - 2015.09
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brandman University
Associate of Arts -
Joliet Junior College
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