Krystle Allison, M. Ed, BCBA
La Marque,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based behavioral intervention to individuals with special needs. Skilled in developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Committed to advocating for individuals with specials needs and their families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Compliance Facilitator
Dickinson ISD
Dickinson, TX, United States
07.2022 - Current
- Schedules, or assists in scheduling, Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and notifies parents of the ARD meeting, including distributing of ARD calendar to appropriate ARD Committee members in a timely fashion; ensures that Individual Transition Plan elements are completed in the applicable cases; notifies all appropriate school personnel of ARD meeting/ARD schedule changes.
- Ensures that federal/state timelines are met with respect to functions of ARD Committee meetings: requests for additional assessments and required timelines set by ARD Committee.
- Completes required documentation and reports required by the special education department by due dates (e.g. transportation forms, extended service year (ESY) forms, October snapshot, etc).
- Maintains current state assessment rosters and submits referral sheet (additional testing, re-evaluation, etc.) including those for related services. Maintains communication between assessment personnel and related service providers.
- Maintains systematic communication between special and general education personnel with respect to ARD meetings and decisions, IEPs, student accommodations, and instructional concerns and progress.
- Completes appropriate ARD supplements and collects appropriate data (i.e., ESY regression, individual educational plan (IEP), behavior improvement plan (BIP, etc.).
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Dickinson ISD
Dickinson, TX, United States
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Provided non-verbal communication training to staff members to facilitate student aid.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Galena Park ISD
Galena Park, United States
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Provide a high quality of instruction to students with special needs in a safe and nurturing environment. I was responsible for instruction, lesson planning, overseeing my paraprofessionals, and creating material to suit my students' needs.
- Create a structured learning center for students lacking prerequisite skills for learning.
- Administered, interpreted and reported student evaluations to parents and guardians.
ABA Therapist 1
Steps To Progress
Houston, United States
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and functioning of upper extremities.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by the BCBA to serve patients with diverse needs.
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
ABA Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
Pearland, TX
08.2016 - 09.2016
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Addressed client needs by implementing behavior intervention plans.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Epic Health Services
Beaumont, TX
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
- Maintained caseload of 20 patients to effectively manage time and reduce burnout.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
Education
Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Services
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX08.2010
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Fast learner
- Adept at working with special needs children
- 10 years of experience working with children with special needs and behavior challenge
- Experience with VB-MAPP assessment
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst #1-23-69689
- Special education certification
- Candidate for Licensure (LBA)
Timeline
Campus Compliance Facilitator
Dickinson ISD
07.2022 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Dickinson ISD
08.2018 - 06.2022
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Galena Park ISD
07.2017 - 05.2018
ABA Therapist 1
Steps To Progress
11.2016 - 07.2017
ABA Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
08.2016 - 09.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Epic Health Services
09.2013 - 08.2016
Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Services
Stephen F Austin State University