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KRISTY DIVITO

Stewartsville,NJ

Summary

Energetic and child-centered behavior analyst committed to providing data-driven learning experiences. Promotes generalization and independence. Skill acquisition programs and interventions supported by evidence-based practices. Creative, ethical, and compassionate approach to behavior analysis. Highly experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Discrete Trial Teaching, and program development at elementary level. Accomplished Special Education Teacher. Collaborative team member with superior communication and organizational skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Bierman Autism Centers
12.2024 - Current
  • Comprehensive case management up to 7 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Client age range between 2 and 7 years old
  • Family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Maintain 25 hour minimum weekly billable hours
  • Direct supervision of center-based ABA sessions to assess client progress
  • Ongoing communication and collaboration with clinical team to ensure highest standard of care
  • Interact effectively with clinical staff and caregivers by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Develop skill acquisition programs and behavior support plans
  • Monitor behavior support plans and skill acquisition to guide clinical decisions
  • Submits detailed and objective clinical supervision notes
  • Administer VB-MAPP, FAST, and MAS
  • Direct supervision BCBA Trainees
  • Direct supervision of RBTs and ABA practitioners
  • Monthly parent training
  • Insurance intake/reauthorization assessment and reporting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, CentralReach and other software platforms

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Brighter Tomorrow Behavioral Services
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Comprehensive in-home case management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Client age range between 2 and 14 years old
  • Family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Direct supervision of home-based ABA sessions to assess client progress
  • Optimal levels of communication with Clinical Team
  • Ongoing collaboration with Clinical Team to ensure highest standard of care
  • Develop skill acquisition programs and behavior support plans
  • Monitor behavior support plans to guide clinical decisions
  • Complete detailed ABA supervision notes
  • Administer VB-MAPP, FAST, and MAS
  • Direct supervision of BCBA Trainees
  • Direct supervision of RBTs and ABA practitioners
  • Monthly parent training
  • Insurance intake/reauthorization assessment and reporting
  • Display sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and other software tools

Clinical Director

Brighter Tomorrow Behavioral Services (Clinic)
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
  • Mentored up to 10 staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Interacted effectively with clinical staff and caregivers by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Comprehensive case management up to 8 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Client age range between 2 and 5 years old
  • Family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Maintain 30 hours of weekly client supervision
  • Direct supervision of center-based ABA sessions to assess client progress
  • Ongoing communication and collaboration with Clinical Team to ensure highest standard of care
  • Develop skill acquisition programs and behavior support plans
  • Monitor behavior support plans and skill acquisition to guide clinical decisions
  • Complete detailed ABA supervision notes
  • Administer VB-MAPP, FAST, and MAS
  • Direct supervision BCBA Trainees
  • Direct supervision of RBTs and ABA practitioners
  • Monthly parent training
  • Insurance intake/reauthorization assessment and reporting
  • Display sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and other software tools

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Believe In Me Developmental Therapy Center
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Comprehensive case management up to 10 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Client age range between 2 and 8 years old
  • Maintain up to 25 hours of weekly client supervision
  • Direct supervision of center-based ABA sessions to assess client progress
  • Optimal levels of communication with Clinical Team
  • Ongoing collaboration with Clinical Team to ensure highest standard of care
  • Develop skill acquisition programs and behavior support plans
  • Monitor behavior support plans to guide clinical decisions
  • Complete detailed ABA supervision notes
  • Administer VB-MAPP
  • Direct supervision of BCBA Trainees
  • Direct supervision of RBTs and ABA practitioners
  • Monthly parent training
  • Insurance intake/reauthorization assessment and reporting
  • Display sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and other software tools

Behavioral Disabilities Teacher

Readington Township Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Instruction of core academic subjects for 4th- 6th grade students of varied abilities
  • Conducted differentiated small group instruction and individualize classroom activities for 4th-6th grade students
  • Developed and facilitated behavior support plans for students
  • Trained classroom paraprofessionals
  • Created ABA resources for paraprofessionals and staff
  • Predictable and structured classroom environment
  • Incorporated social-emotional objectives into daily activities
  • Worked closely with School Counselor to support significant social-emotional needs of students

Autism/ABA Program Teacher

Readington Township Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed and facilitated 3rd-4th grade Autism/ABA Program
  • Lead Teacher of 3rd-4th grade ABA/Autism program
  • Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis methodology
  • Identified appropriate and effective Evidence-Based Practices
  • Developed and executed formal student programs
  • Utilized Eden Autism Services Assessment and Curriculum
  • Administered VB-MAPP
  • Discrete Trial Teaching, Data Collection, and Graphing
  • Created visual supports, token economy systems, data collection sheets, graphs, and skill program materials
  • Developed and facilitated behavior support plans for students demonstrating aggressive and self-injurious behaviors
  • Trained classroom paraprofessionals in all aspects of skill programs and behavior support plans
  • Predictable and structured classroom environment
  • Created ABA resources for paraprofessionals and staff
  • Provided ESY instruction

Elementary Multiple Disabilities Teacher

Greenwich Township School District
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Lead Teacher of K-3 ABA/Autism program
  • Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis methodology
  • Identified appropriate and effective Evidence-Based Practices
  • Collaborated with consulting BCBA in all aspects of program development and facilitation
  • Developed and executed formal student programs
  • Utilized Eden Autism Services Assessment and Curriculum
  • Discrete Trial Teaching, Data Collection, and Graphing
  • Created visual supports, token economy systems, data collection sheets, graphs, and skill program materials
  • Behavioral support for students demonstrating aggressive and self-injurious behaviors
  • Trained classroom paraprofessionals
  • Created ABA resources for staff
  • Predictable and structured classroom environment
  • Instruction of core academic subjects for 4th and 5th-grade students of varied abilities
  • Differentiated small group instruction and individualized classroom activities for 4th and 5th-grade students
  • Incorporated social-emotional objectives into daily activities
  • Worked closely with School Counselor to support significant social-emotional needs of 4th and 5th-grade students

Paraprofessional

Greenwich Township School District Greenwich
10.2014 - 06.2015
  • Paraprofessional for 3rd-grade student with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Supported social-emotional development
  • Provided feedback to case manager regarding learning barriers and opportunities for support
  • Established structured environment conducive to learning
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to teach replacement behaviors
  • Monitored individual behavioral progress using detailed records
  • Openly exchanged ideas and materials with various team members
  • Collaborated with co-teachers to plan lessons and activities

Behavior Intern

Clinton Township School District Clinton
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Worked under direct supervision of district Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)
  • Engaged in behavior analytical practices based on Behavior Analyst Certification Board's 4th Edition Task List
  • Behavior analytical experiences include student observation, program development, and implementation, data collection and analysis, Functional Assessment, teacher consultation
  • Trained in Discrete Trial Instruction by supervising BCBA in ABA classroom settings.

Graduate Student in Applied Behavior Analysis

Rider University
09.2012 - 08.2015

In September 2012, I began a BACB verified course sequence at the graduate level with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis. In August 2015, I completed the BACB verified course sequence in addition to other required courses needed to attain a Masters of Arts in Applied Psychology from Rider University (Lawrenceville, NJ).

Dedicated Family Caregiver

N/A
03.2003 - 09.2012

We welcomed our first child in March 2003. In December 2024 we welcomed our second child. Starting in March 2003, I remained the primary caregiver for our two children until September 2012 upon which time I began a graduate degree program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Rider University (Lawrenceville, NJ).

Elementary LLD Teacher

Readington Township Public Schools
09.1999 - 03.2003
  • Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science for students of varied ages and abilities
  • Differentiated small group instruction and individualized classroom activities
  • Incorporated social/emotional objectives into daily activities
  • Developed and implemented various behavior support plans
  • Worked directly with CST as lead teacher in all aspects of development and facilitation of program designed to effectively transition severely disabled youngster into LLD Classroom from out-of-district setting
  • ESY instructor
  • Parent-nominated for NJ Governor's Teacher Recognition Award.

Primary Resource Room Teacher

Readington Township Public Schools
09.1998 - 06.1999
  • Kindergarten through third-grade students with Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Utilized kindergarten through third-grade curricula
  • Utilized supplemental resources for Reading, Language Arts, and Math
  • Implemented consistent, positive, and creative means of classroom management.

Resource Room Teacher

Readington Township Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.1998
  • Reading, Language Arts, and Math for fifth-grade students with Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Utilized Fifth Grade general education curriculum
  • Utilized supplemental resources for Reading, Language Arts, and Math
  • Implemented consistent, positive, and creative means of classroom management.

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis)

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
2015

Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Of The Handicapped

Kean College Of New Jersey
NJ
1996

Skills

  • Clinical Director
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • In-depth Understanding of Autism
  • ABA Program Development
  • VB-MAPP
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Behavior Support Plans
  • Training and Supervision
  • Case Management
  • BACB 8-Hour Supervision Training

Affiliations

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) NJ · 1-18-32638

Behavior Analyst Certification Board, August 2018

Teacher of the Handicapped (Pre-K - 12), New Jersey, 1997

Elementary Education (K-6), New Jersey, 1997

Professional Development

  • 8-Hour Supervision Training (BACB); 2021
  • Biyearly 32-hour professional development requirement to maintain Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential (various CEUs 2020-2022)
  • Verbal Behavior (Relias Academy); 2017
  • Eden Autism Services: 1-Day ABA Overview; 2016
  • PECS Level 1 Training: Basic; New Jersey - 2014
  • Eden Autism Services: Professional Training in Behavioral Teaching Strategies (2-Day ABA Training); New Jersey - 2014
  • ReThink Autism Certificate of Completion: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) - 2013
  • Sensation to Emotion Conference; New York City - 2009
  • How Does Your Engine Run? (The Alert Program); Boston - 2008

References

Furnished upon request

Timeline

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Bierman Autism Centers
12.2024 - Current

Clinical Director

Brighter Tomorrow Behavioral Services (Clinic)
04.2023 - 10.2024

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Brighter Tomorrow Behavioral Services
09.2022 - 01.2025

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Believe In Me Developmental Therapy Center
09.2021 - 10.2022

Behavioral Disabilities Teacher

Readington Township Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2020

Autism/ABA Program Teacher

Readington Township Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2019

Elementary Multiple Disabilities Teacher

Greenwich Township School District
09.2015 - 06.2017

Paraprofessional

Greenwich Township School District Greenwich
10.2014 - 06.2015

Behavior Intern

Clinton Township School District Clinton
09.2013 - 06.2014

Graduate Student in Applied Behavior Analysis

Rider University
09.2012 - 08.2015

Dedicated Family Caregiver

N/A
03.2003 - 09.2012

Elementary LLD Teacher

Readington Township Public Schools
09.1999 - 03.2003

Primary Resource Room Teacher

Readington Township Public Schools
09.1998 - 06.1999

Resource Room Teacher

Readington Township Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Of The Handicapped

Kean College Of New Jersey

Master of Arts - Applied Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis)

Rider University
KRISTY DIVITO