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Krysten Guidone

Louisville

Summary

Results-oriented success coach committed to unlocking potential and driving meaningful change in diverse populations with extensive experience at Plain Local School District, specializing in behavioral intervention and support for students with diverse needs. Proficient in Functional Behavioral Assessments and behavior management, I excel in fostering positive relationships and implementing effective strategies that enhance student engagement and success. Strong background in developmental disabilities and classroom management.

My BCBA exam will be completed in July, with the 2,000 supervision hours completed as of May 2025, and coursework completed December 2024.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Success Coach/Behavior Specialist

Plain Local School District
Canton
08.2021 - Current
  • As a Success Coach (Behavior Interventionist), I work with students who have behavioral issues on a daily basis.
  • I perform Functional Behavioral Assessments, write behavior plans, perform small groups, complete check-ins, and assist with emergency situations when needed.

Substitute Teacher

Carrollton Exempted Village Schools
Carrollton
09.2015 - Current
  • My duties include going into the classroom to fill in for teachers, whether it be regular classrooms, intervention, or the autism unit.
  • I have to make sure that I perform the tasks the teachers have assigned while making sure to have a positive interaction with the students.
  • On occasions, I have to come up with impromptu lesson plans if a teacher was unable to provide any due to an emergency.

Server

Lighthouse Bistro
Mineral City
02.2013 - Current
  • Interacted with customers, ensure customer satisfaction
  • People skills, computer skills, financial experience

Volunteer

First United Methodist Church
Carrollton
09.2012 - Current
  • Plan activities for youth, ages 13-18.
  • Plan lessons, and help with issues they are dealing with at that point in time.
  • Ability to work with underprivileged youth, ability to connect with them on a professional, yet emotional level.
  • Used powerpoint and Microsoft Word 2013

Service and Support Administrator

Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Canton
10.2017 - 07.2019
  • As a Service and Support Administrator, my job is to help navigate individuals with disabilities and/or their families with finding resources, as well as provide support throughout all phases of their life.
  • This includes finding day programs, helping them understand community based waivers (Level One, IO, and Self), attend IEP meetings, work on and distribute Individual Service Plans (ISPs), etc.

Service and Support Administrator

Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
New Philadelphia
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • As a Service and Support Administrator, my job was to help navigate individuals with disabilities and/or their families with finding resources, as well as provide support throughout all phases of their life.
  • This includes finding day programs, helping them understand community based waivers (Level One, IO, and Self), attend IEP meetings, work on and distribute Individual Service Plans (ISPs), etc.

Volunteer

St. John's Villa
Carrollton
04.2011 - 09.2011
  • Sat with adults with developmental disabilities, assisted in daily activities with them
  • Was told that the residents at the Villa enjoyed me very much, and I earned the respect of the staff and the residents.
  • Ability to communicate with developmentally disabled adults, both verbal and non-verbal.

Activities Director

Atwood Lake Resort
Dellroy
04.2010 - 09.2010
  • Played with children while parents were staying at the resort, planned several activities throughout the day
  • I had to come up with activities within a short amount of time, get activities ready in a timely manner.

Education

Certification - Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Cleveland State University/Bowling Green State
Cleveland, OH
07-2025

Master's - Early Childhood Education

Walsh University
Canton, OH
12.2018

BA - Psychology

Kent State University
Canton, OH
01.2015

Diploma -

Carrollton High School
Carrollton, OH
01.2011

Skills

  • Ability to work with children
  • Child development background
  • Understanding of childhood education
  • Understanding and experience working with mentally disabled youth and adults
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Medicaid
  • Autism Experience
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Classroom Management
  • Experience Working With Students
  • Behavior Management
  • Data Collection
  • Behavioral Therapy

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Success Coach/Behavior Specialist

Plain Local School District
08.2021 - Current

Service and Support Administrator

Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
10.2017 - 07.2019

Service and Support Administrator

Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
02.2017 - 10.2017

Substitute Teacher

Carrollton Exempted Village Schools
09.2015 - Current

Server

Lighthouse Bistro
02.2013 - Current

Volunteer

First United Methodist Church
09.2012 - Current

Volunteer

St. John's Villa
04.2011 - 09.2011

Activities Director

Atwood Lake Resort
04.2010 - 09.2010

Certification - Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Cleveland State University/Bowling Green State

Master's - Early Childhood Education

Walsh University

BA - Psychology

Kent State University

Diploma -

Carrollton High School
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