KELLY A. HAMILTON
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Caring and compassionate BCBA experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Comprehensive Autism Partnership
03.2021 - Current
- Observe, monitore and record problem behaviors through accurate antecedent-behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Work as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Educate parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
Registered Behavior Technician
ChanceLight Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Promoted positive interactions with children with Autism by using visual supports and functional communication training.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.
Special Education Teacher
Carolina Park Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Teacher
Pepperhill Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher
Edmondson Heights Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Master of Arts - Behavior Analysis Practice
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2016
Skills
- Data Collection
- Documentation Skills
- Intervention Management
- Behavior Treatment Plans
- Report Writing
- Case Management
Related Experience
- CPR Certified, 11/2023
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention training, 01/2019
- Schoology Professional Learning for Elementary Schools, 05/2018
- Countywide IEP Team Chair Professional Development Series, 04/2018
- Special Educator and Reading Specialist Collaboration Meeting, 02/2018
Volunteer Experience
- Honestly Autism Day Volunteer
- Buddy Walk Volunteer
- Hydrocephalus Walk Volunteer
- Very Special Arts Festival Volunteer
- Raising a Reader Volunteer
Timeline
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Comprehensive Autism Partnership
03.2021 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
ChanceLight Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 03.2021
Special Education Teacher
Carolina Park Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Special Education Teacher
Pepperhill Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Edmondson Heights Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Behavior Analysis Practice
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Towson University
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