Kristin N. Choate
York,PA
Summary
Seeking opportunities to take an active role in helping make a difference in the lives of children and families by making connections with resources in their communities to flourish.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Autistic Support Teacher
Central York Area School District
York, PA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Effectively programmed and taught grades K-4 using the instructional methodology of Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis on Verbal Behavior
- Utilized task analysis and daily data collection to develop instructional targets, leveraging student interests to enhance motivation, compliance, and performance within a reinforcing and visual environment
- Training and working with a team of support staff to understand and provide instruction with fidelity according to behavior analytic practices and procedures
- Collaborated with families, specialists, social workers, behavior analysts, and community resources to create coherent instructional plans aligned with behavior analytic practices, addressing individual student and family needs
- Maintained comprehensive case management documentation, ensuring accurate reports, assessments, billing, and data tracking
Special Education and Early Intervention Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
Bel Air, MD
08.2017 - 06.2024
- In addition to the similar job functions and responsibilities listed, member of the Crisis Team, Instructional Leadership Team, and School Progress and Achievement Team
- Managed administrative routines and procedures, overseeing school operations in absence of principal or assistant principal, including daily coverage, scheduling, and chairing IEP meetings to ensure compliance and support student needs.
Behavior Learning Support Special Educator
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Effectively case managed intermediate students in Behavior and Learning Support.
- Developed and taught rigorous and differentiated instruction, in the form of a two-book model, connected to the BCPS curriculum and state standards.
- Planned small group rotation lessons and activities for implementation through support staff.
- Implemented and promoted Non-Violent Crisis Intervention models for de-escalating students.
- Collaborated with colleagues and resource personnel to develop lessons and activities to meet students’ academic and behavioral needs.
- Worked with families and outside Mental Health Resources to best meet students’ needs.
- Behavior/Self-Esteem committee, Yearbook committee, and Math and Literacy Night volunteer.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-2016
Skills
- Behavior intervention strategies
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Family consultation
- Staff education and training
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Goal setting
Timeline
Special Education Autistic Support Teacher
Central York Area School District
08.2024 - 06.2026
Special Education and Early Intervention Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2024
Behavior Learning Support Special Educator
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania