Kelly Brock
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective professional with valuable experience in higher education, consultation, education, behavior therapy, collaboration, and program development. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online teaching.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Practice
Russell Sage College
08.2011 - Current
- Program Director of the Graduate of Special Education Program & Undergraduate Physical Education Program.
- Develop curriculum to focus on working with children with developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and sensory and orthopedic impairments.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Compose grant to assist the college community.
- Collaborate within the education program and additional programs across the campuses.
- Update courses and overall programs within the education department.
- Assist with accreditation.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities. Focus on informing students of internship teaching certification.
- Fostered and expanded relationships and collaboration with over 40 school districts and BOCES.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment for courses.
- Updated courses to meet new regulations within the physical education department and special education department.
- Assisted with course development in childhood education program.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Facilitated a supportive learning environment with clear expectations, constructive criticism, and open communication between students and faculty members.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Developed templates/questions for the education departments NYSED required Teacher Preparation Assessment
- edTPA coordinator
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse reading materials.
- Streamlined the grading process with efficient rubrics and timely feedback on assignments, improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Advise students within the Physical Education Program (undergraduate) and within the Special Education and Childhood Education (Graduate) programs.
Founder/Director
Upstate Applied Behavior Analysis Services, PLLC
02.2020 - Current
- Provide in home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder
- Develop and train Behavior Technicians
- Created an RBT training program
- Provide supervision hours for students looking to achieve their BCBA
- Administer Assessments, develop FBA's, create behavior plans, treatment plans, complete progress notes and reports, review data, complete parent trainings, and engage in coordination of care
- Oversee operations of the company and employees.
Founder/Director, School Consultant
Behavioral Transformation: Licensed Applied Behavioral Analysis Services PLLC
07.2015 - Current
- Behavioral and Educational Consultant to school districts to develop school wide academic and behavioral MTSS (RtI) procedures
- Develop and provide Professional Development to School Districts and their employees as an approved NYS CTLE provider with a focus on evidence-based, research-based, best practices, for working with children with behavioral and cognitive challenges, along with trauma informed practices and MTSS procedures
- Assist in the development of special education programs across the continuum
- Provide consultation services for students and teachers
- Develop FBA's, BIP's, data collections procedures, and individualized interventions, to assist with challenges among school age children with social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive challenges/deficits
- Provide parent trainings as requested by the school district
- Collaborate with parents and outside professionals
- Attend IEP and CSE meetings.
Assistant Director/Program Director
OB2L Center
10.2011 - 07.2015
- Develop programs to work with the school age population of children with behavioral and cognitive challenges including children with autism spectrum disorder
- Developed a 10-week summer camp program, after school program, and community-based program
- In school behavioral consulting
- Responsible for hiring, budgeting, supervising and training of staff.
Physical Education Teacher
Greenwich Elementary School
02.2010 - 11.2010
- Design, create, prepare, organize and teach curriculum-based activities
- Develop motivational tools for desired outcomes
- Create assessments to measure learning domains
- Develop teaching tools to assist students in comprehending the material presented
- Complete supervisory duties.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
Maternity Leave
Shaker High School
09.2009 - 01.2010
- Designed, created, prepared, organized and taught curriculum-based activities
- Offered before school fitness classes to all students
- Developed visual aids and motivational tools for successful lessons
- Completed supervisory duties along with volunteer activities.
Assistant Youth and Sports Director
YMCA of Saratoga
11.2005 - 09.2008
- Developed and managed youth and sports programs for ages 3 and up
- Created budgets, schedules, activities, fundraisers, and supervise staff.
Education
Ph.D. in Special Education Leadership -
Concordia University Chicago
10.2021
Advanced Graduate Certificate Behavioral Intervention in Autism (Applied Behavior Analysis) -
UMass Lowell, Mass
12.2013
Masters of Science Education -
Canisius College, Buffalo, NY
05.2011
Bachelors of Science in Physical Education -
Sage College of Albany, Albany, NY
05.2009
Skills
- Google Suite
- Internet research
- Word Press websites
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Growth Mindset
- Consulting
- Planning and coordination
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 1-15-19661
- New York State, Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) 993
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- American Red Cross Certified Instructor in CPR/AED/RTE/First Aid CPR/AED Professional Rescuer
- Safety-Care Trainer
- Physical Best Certification
- ASEP Coaching Certificate
- CTLE NYS Approved Provider
Affiliations
- Member New York State Applied Behavior Analysis
- Council of Exceptional Children
Presentations
- Brock, K. Practical Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism in the Home and School Settings, Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Old Westbury, May 2024
- Moffett, T. & Brock, K. NYS Revision to Prohibition Against Corporal Punishment, Seclusion, and Updated Physical Restraint and Timeout Regulations: Adapting Behavioral Strategies and Supports for Compliance. New York Association of School Psychologists, November 2023 & February 2024
- Brock, K., & Cosgrove, G. Supporting Teachers w/Classroom Management and Behavioral Strategies for Students with Developmental Disabilities. New York Association of School Psychologists, November 2023
- Brock. K. Supporting our Children: Behavioral Strategies. Parent University, Averill Park Central School District, November 2023
- Brock, K. & Moffett, T. Transporting Students with Special Needs-A Legal Perspective, New York Association for Pupil Transportation, July 2023
- Brock, K. Effective Management Strategies, North Colonie School District Parent Training, Latham, NY February 2023
- Brock, K. & Cosgrove, G. Least Restrictive Environments, NYS Special Education Task Force, December 2022
- Brock, K. Antecedent Interventions and Reactive Strategies for Decreasing Disruptive Behaviors, Council of Exceptional Children, Ontario, December 2022
- Brock, K. The Power of Our Language: Assisting Children to Self-Regulate, Parent University, Queensbury NY, November 2022
- Brock, K., & Gaffney, J. Classroom Management, Girls Inc, Troy, NY, June 2022
- Brock, K. Help! I need support for my Kiddo! What are my options? Parent Training Session, Latham NY. March 2020
- Brock, K. & Cosgrove, G. Thrive on the Autism Spectrum: Keys to Unlocking Social Potential and Independence. The Arc, Lexington. NY, April 2019
- Brock, K. & Cosgrove, G. Challenging Behavior: Functional Behavioral Assessments that Work. NYS Special Education Task Force. March 2019
- Brock, K. Reactive Strategies for Dysregulation in the Classroom. 2nd Annual Teaching in Today's Schools. The Sage Colleges, February 2019
- Brock, K. & Cosgrove, G. Autism Friendly Learning Environments. OCALICON National Conference, November 2018
- Brock, K. & Cosgrove, G. Creating a Classroom Friendly Environment for Students on the Autism Spectrum. New York Association of School Psychologists State Conference. Lake Placid, October 2018.
- Cosgrove, G., & Brock, K. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment Planning to Address Communication, Sensory and Social Interaction Deficits, Nashville, TN, March 2018
- Cosgrove, G. & Brock, K. Best Practices for Supporting the Needs of Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum in Home and Community Settings, Nashville, TN, March 2018
- Brock, K. Behavior Management, SHAPE National Conference, Boston, MA, March 2017
- Brock, K. Behavioral Challenges. Capital Zone NYS AHPERD Annual Conference, Troy NY, March 2016
- Brock, K. Behavioral Management in the PE World. NYS AHPERD Annual State Conference, Verona NY, November 2015
Leadership Experience Awards
- Recipient, Faculty of the Year, Sage College of Albany, 2017
- Recipient, Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Sage College of Albany, April 2016
- Developed and presented multiple workshops on ALST, EAS and edTPA to college students enrolled at Russell Sage College
- Magna Cum Laude, Program Excellence in Physical Education, Sage College of Albany, Albany, NY 5/9/09
- Recipient, Helen E. Luffman Award for Physical Education, Sage College of Albany, Albany, NY 5/8/09
- Sage Student Representative, Capital Zone New York State AHPERD, Albany, NY, November 2008-January 2010
- Sage College of Albany (SCA) Library Research Paper Award Nomination, SCA, Albany, NY
Grants
2014-2015: CICU Grant, awarded sum of $14,790.00
Presentations for School Districts
- Brock, K. (2024). Prompting
- Brock, K. (2024): Best Practices: Integrated Co-Teaching
- Brock, K. (2024). RtI: Closing the Gap and Goal Setting
- Brock, K. (2024). How to Administer Breaks
- Brock, K. (2024). Supporting our Students through Appropriate Behavior Plans and Crisis Management Plans: What we offer and put in the plans
- Brock, K. (2024). Strategies for Transportation
- Brock, K. (2024). Addressing Behaviors and Regulations
- Brock, K. (2023). Behavioral Prompting & Supporting our Students
- Brock, K. (2023). Behavioral Supports & Strategies
- Brock, K. (2023). Strategies for the Classroom
- Brock, K. (2023). Working with Individuals with Autism PreK-12
- Brock, K. (2023). Classroom Management and Relationships
- Brock, K. (2023). Addressing Behaviors in the Classroom
- Brock, K. (2023). Supporting Students with Tourette's Disorder
- Brock, K. (2023). Supporting our Students
- Brock, K. (2023). How to make ICT work
- Brock, K. (2023). Disabilities 101 and Strategies
- Brock, K. (2023). Program Development for Autism Classrooms
- Brock, K. (2023). Classroom Management at the Secondary Level
- Brock, K. (2023). Special Education 101 & Behavioral Strategies
- Brock, K. (2023). Best Practices in Application and Development of an 8:1 Emotional Behavioral Program
- Brock, K. (2023). Integrated Co-Teaching, Best Practices
- Brock, K. (2023). MTSS Practices for OT's and SLP's
- Brock, K. (2023). MTSS: Literacy Approaches
- Brock, K. (2023). Behavior Management: Best Practices
- Brock, K. (2023). Strategies to Assist Students with ADHD and Executive Functioning Challenges
- Brock, K. (2023). Secondary Reactive Strategies for Dysregulation in the Classroom: Tiered Supports
- Brock, K. (2023). Working with Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Brock, K. (2023). Trauma Informed Practices
- Brock, K. (2023). Inclusive Strategies
- Brock, K. (2023). SPED 101
- Brock, K. (2023). Running Effective Data Team Meetings
- Brock, K. (2023). Autism Classrooms and Special Areas
- Brock, K. (2022). Classroom Supports for Student with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- Brock, K. (2022). Supporting our Students in Self-Contained Classrooms
- Brock, K. (2022). Consequences and Self-Regulation Scripts
- Brock, K. (2022). Behavioral Strategies 101
- Brock, K. (2022). Supporting Life Skill Students
- Brock, K. (2022). Collaboration and Behavioral Support
- Brock, K. (2022). Creating an Effective FBA and BIP
- Brock, K. (2022). Supporting and Implementing MTSS in the Classroom
- Brock, K. (2022). Supporting Students in the Cafeteria
- Brock, K. (2022). Best Practices in Physical Education
- Brock, K. & Cosgrove, G. (2022). Strategies for Supporting Students with Anxiety and/or Depression in the School Setting
- Brock, K. (2022). Realistic Implementation of MTSS
- Brock, K. (2022). Behavioral Tiers within an Alternative School Setting
- Brock, K., Cosgrove, G., & Collins, B. (2022). Development of Autism and Related Disorders Classrooms K-12
- Brock, K. (2022). Behavioral Practices for K-12 Self-Contained Programs
- Brock, K. (2022). Adapted Physical Education Practices
- Brock, K. (2022). MTSS: Secondary Level
- Brock, K. (2022). RtI: Academic Progress Monitoring
- Brock, K. (2022). RtI: Behavioral Data Collection
- Brock, K. (2022). Tier 1 Supports and Creating Independent Learners
- Brock, K. (2022). Tier 2 Supports Academics and Behaviors
- Brock, K. (2022). Progress Monitoring Methods
- Brock, K. (2022). Transitional Supports
- Brock, K. (2022). Supporting Our School Community: Self-Regulation Strategies, Trauma Informed Practices, and Empowering Teachers
- Brock, K. & Cosgrove, G. (2022). Supporting the Social and Emotional Regulation Needs of Students with Developmental Disabilities
- Brock, K. (2021). Supporting Students and Teachers: Proactively and Reactively
- Brock, K. (2021). AIS ELA: Progress Monitoring through RtI
- Brock, K. (2021). Everyone has a Voice: Teamwork, Respect, and Collaboration
- Brock, K. (2021). AIS Math: Progress Monitoring through RtI
- Brock, K. (2021). Managing Obstacles to Student Learning the MTSS Process: Introduction to Academics & Behavioral Supports following the MTSS Process
- Brock, K. (2021). Moving forward with MTSS
- Brock, K. (2021). Introduction to MTSS: RtI & PBIS
- Brock, K. (2021). Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Disorders in Special Area Classes
- Brock, K. (2021). Autism 101: The Spectrum & Strategies
- Brock, K. (2021). Apraxia and Supports
- Brock, K. (2020). Building Independent Learners
- Brock, K. (2020). Best Practiced for Secondary Virtual Instruction
- Brock, K. (2020). Best Practices for Elementary Virtual Instruction
- Brock, K. (2020). Interpreting the IEP.
- Brock, K. (2020). Strategies to Support Virtual Counseling Sessions
- Brock, K. (2020). Strategies to Support the Reopening of Schools During COVID-19; For Teachers and Students
- Brock, K. (2020). De-escalation Strategies
- Brock, K. (2020). Working With the Defiant Student.
- Brock, K. (2020). Seclusion, Time Out, Restraints; Let's Chat About Them.
- Brock, K. (2020). Data Collection Systems
- Brock, K. (2020). Creating Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans That Work
- Brock, K. (2019). Help! I Am Not Sure What to Do Next.
- Brock, K. (2019). Classroom Management & Reactive Systems and Strategies: Secondary Level
- Brock, K. (2019). Classroom Management & Reactive Systems and Strategies: Elementary Level
- Brock, K. (2019). Supporting Students During Transportation Time
- Brock, K. (2019). Overview and Best Practices for Integrated Co-Teaching
- Brock, K. (2019). Direct Consultant Teaching: What it is, What it isn't, and How to Implement it Effectively
- Brock, K. (2019). Assisting to Build Independent Learners
- Brock, K. (2019). Tier 1 Supports
- Brock, K. (2019). Support Not Do: A Look at Supportive Measures within the School Environment
- Brock, K. (2019). ICMP, BSP, FBA, BIP. What do they all Mean?
- Brock, K. (2019). Behavior Techniques to use in the Classroom
- Brock, K. (2019). Dealing with Difficult Students
- Brock, K. (2019). Reactive Strategies for Dysregulation in the Classroom
- Brock, K. (2019). Behaviors are Communication
- Brock, K. (2018). ABC Data Collection
- Brock, K. (2018). Disabilities 101
- Brock, K. (2018). All Behaviors Have a Function
- Brock, K. (2018). Classroom Management Strategies
- Brock, K. (2018). Burn Out
- Brock, K. (2017). Self-Regulation Scripts
- Brock, K. (2017). The Language of Feelings
- Brock, K. (2017). Behavior RtI
- Brock. K. (2017). Increasing Students Independence and Decreasing Their Dependence
- Brock, K. (2017). FBA's and BIP's; The In's and Out's
- Brock, K. (2016). How to Work Collaboratively with the Middle School Student
- Brock, K. (2016). Strategies to Implement when Working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities that Result in Behavioral Challenges.
Courses Taught
- EDU 206- Educational Psychology
- EDU 306- Inclusive Teaching Strategies for Students with Disabilities
- EDU 337- Classroom Management
- EDU 545- Technology, Literacy, and Remote Learning
- EDU 588- Building Learning Communities
- PED 304- Tactics Skills, Field, Scoring
- PED 311- Instructional Strategies: Elementary
- PED 320- Instructional Strategies for Students with Developmental Disabilities
- PED 322- Instructional Strategies for Students with Sensory and Orthopedic Impairments
- PED 330- Cooperative Games
- PED 407- Student Teaching in Physical Education
- PED 420- Organization and Administration
- PED 430- Service Learning
- SED 531- High and Low Incidence Learners
- SED 532- Severe and Multiple Disabilities
- SED 555- Inclusive Behavioral Approaches
- SED 567- Introduction and Historical Underpinnings of Special Education
- SED 595- Student Teaching in Special Education
Timeline
Founder/Director
Upstate Applied Behavior Analysis Services, PLLC
02.2020 - Current
Founder/Director, School Consultant
Behavioral Transformation: Licensed Applied Behavioral Analysis Services PLLC
07.2015 - Current
Assistant Director/Program Director
OB2L Center
10.2011 - 07.2015
Assistant Professor of Practice
Russell Sage College
08.2011 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Greenwich Elementary School
02.2010 - 11.2010
Maternity Leave
Shaker High School
09.2009 - 01.2010
Assistant Youth and Sports Director
YMCA of Saratoga
11.2005 - 09.2008
Ph.D. in Special Education Leadership -
Concordia University Chicago
Advanced Graduate Certificate Behavioral Intervention in Autism (Applied Behavior Analysis) -
UMass Lowell, Mass
Masters of Science Education -
Canisius College, Buffalo, NY
Bachelors of Science in Physical Education -
Sage College of Albany, Albany, NY
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 1-15-19661
- New York State, Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) 993
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- American Red Cross Certified Instructor in CPR/AED/RTE/First Aid CPR/AED Professional Rescuer
- Safety-Care Trainer
- Physical Best Certification
- ASEP Coaching Certificate
- CTLE NYS Approved Provider
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