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KRISTEN WOTOWIEC

Independence

Summary

Dedicated Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Special Educator with extensive experience supporting individuals with diverse disabilities in school and community settings. Proven expertise in functional behavior assessment, behavior intervention planning, crisis prevention, and transition services. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, training staff, and designing individualized programs that improve student outcomes and foster independence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor- (School of Education and Counseling)

Cleveland State University
08.2024 - Current
  • Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Special Education, tailoring content to meet course objectives and student needs.
  • Design course syllabi, select textbook(s), and create assignments/material(s) aligned with learning outcomes.
  • Evaluate student performance through a multitude of assessments and provide timely feedback.
  • Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework questions and address individual concerns.

Behavior Specialist

Parma City School District
08.2021 - Current
  • Provide behavior support/coaching for students with and without disabilities.
  • Create and construct FBAs and BIPs utilizing data driven best practices.
  • Collaborate with multiple interdisciplinary teams to implement effective behavior plans with fidelity.
  • Provide Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training to educational professionals district wide.

Teacher

STAR Summer Camp
07.2013 - Current
  • Provide individuals with autism and their typical peers extended school year services on IEP goals and objectives.
  • Develop and incorporate explicit social skill instruction to individuals with autism and their typical peers.

Intervention Specialist

Cuyahoga Falls City School District
08.2015 - 05.2021
  • Provide specially designed instruction to individuals with level three autism.
  • Collect and analyze data to monitor student progress and develop individualized programming.
  • Work efficiently to collaborate with educational assistants to ensure consistency for students.
  • Regularly communicate and meet with parents/guardians and outside agencies to ensure collaboration for a successful transition after completion of high school requirements.

Intervention Specialist

Hamilton City School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Develop functional work centers with individualized center based instruction.
  • Provide access and job training experiences to students with disabilities.
  • Work collaboratively with transition coordinator to establish successful transition plans.

Education

Master of Education - Foundations in Behavior Analysis

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2021

Transition to Work Endorsement -

Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Special Education Moderate-Intense

Ohio University
Athens, Ohio
01.2014

Skills

  • Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
  • Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
  • Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
  • Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) Training
  • Staff Coaching & Professional Development
  • Individualized Education Program Development
  • Transition Planning & Vocational Training
  • Collaboration with Families & Outside Agencies

Timeline

Adjunct Professor- (School of Education and Counseling)

Cleveland State University
08.2024 - Current

Behavior Specialist

Parma City School District
08.2021 - Current

Intervention Specialist

Cuyahoga Falls City School District
08.2015 - 05.2021

Intervention Specialist

Hamilton City School District
08.2014 - 06.2015

Teacher

STAR Summer Camp
07.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Special Education Moderate-Intense

Ohio University

Master of Education - Foundations in Behavior Analysis

University of Cincinnati

Transition to Work Endorsement -

Kent State University

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