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Laura W. Coviello Ed.S.

Miramar,FL

Summary

Highly-motivated BCBA with desire to take on new challenges in supervision and direct behavioral management. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills with staff, parents, and clients. Highly competent in performing and implementing behavioral assessments and interventions in both pre-designed and crises situations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3-YR-Olds Preschool Teacher

Wynnton Methodist Preschool
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • I integrated and created age-appropriate activities and curriculum for three- and four-year preschool students
  • I nurtured these young minds by using a unique blend of behavioral and educational strategies
  • Educationally, I chose and created the schedule, activities, and lesson supplements for my class of 7 students
  • While maintaining educational curriculum, I also addressed behavioral concerns on a daily basis
  • Many of my students required behavioral management and specific plans for a variety of challenging behaviors including self-harm, physical aggression toward property and others, disruptive stereotypies, screaming, refusal to comply with basic demands, task avoidance, and elopement among others
  • I used ABA strategies modified uniquely to each individual student simultaneously within the classroom and other environments to maintain order and an environment conducive to learning and safety for all students
  • I collaborated and provided behavioral strategies for other teachers and administration within the preschool
  • I met with parents of my students to discuss behavioral strategies to utilize at home

Substitute Preschool Teacher

Wynnton Methodist Preschool
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • I nurtured and enhanced development of young children using age-appropriate activities and curriculum

Informal Funds Custodian (Volunteer)

US Army, 41st FA Brigade HHB
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: Grafenwohr, Germany
  • I kept accurate records of all Family Readiness Group (FRG) unit informal fund income, expenditures and funds
  • I maintained and accounted for the bank account in the name of the FRG, keeping meticulous notes of all transactions and receipts
  • I made deposits, wrote checks and reconciled monthly bank statement; I kept and filed all receipts
  • I prepared monthly reports on informal fund financial status for the commander and FRG meeting
  • I turned in annual reports to unit and commander
  • Additionally, I organized and filed (paper and digital copies) of the all past and present funds information for the unit so that it would be viewed in a more coherent and cohesive manner by future custodians
  • Grafenwohr, Germany

Staff Development & Instructional Support Specialist in Special Education

El Paso Independent School District
10.2014 - 05.2017
  • I developed and provided trainings on positive behavior interventions strategies, functional assessment, and behavior intervention plans across the district for administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school-based professionals
  • I supported campuses with challenging behaviors by training and modeling applied behavior analysis strategies and plans for the campus staff
  • I assisted with litigious/ contentious cases by attending and monitoring Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings; I worked closely with district and student attorneys/advocates to create more appropriate individual plans for students receiving special education services
  • I conducted and reviewed functional behavior assessments
  • I supervised all Master Social Workers (15), In-Home Trainers (6), and Behavior Support Team members (3) in the district, improving collaboration and best practices among each group through monthly group and individual meetings/trainings
  • I developed, established, and implemented the first district-wide behavior support program for students in special education with challenging behaviors in EPISD
  • The program allowed for observation, planning, training, and ongoing analysis of behavior strategies by a team of personnel I trained in applied behavior analysis principles
  • I created and implemented a district-wide behavior training program for administrators, teachers, and other school-based professionals, in which I provided multi-day trainings with individual staff support and follow-up analysis

Non-Certified Behavioral Therapist (Supervising BCBA: Anna Glaser)

ABA Center For Excellence
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • I provided direct behavioral services to individuals with Autism and other developmental disorders between the ages of 3 and 25 years old
  • I addressed skill development and behavioral challenges in 'home based' settings
  • I created and implemented treatment behavior plans using research-based theory and principles
  • I tracked the data each session and presented it to the families in the form of graphs and charts
  • I worked with parents and their families (including grandparents and siblings) to help them actively participate in treatment and training programs; additionally, I consulted with them about their child's IEP in the school setting and services to receive in the school
  • I was the only behavior therapist for the company servicing Copperas Cove, Killeen, Ft
  • Hood, Belton, and Temple, TX
  • I established a West Texas branch for the company in El Paso, working as the only BCBA for the company in the region
  • I worked with culturally diverse families including military, Philippine, Korean, and Hispanic families
  • In addition to behavior therapy, I implemented two successful toilet training programs

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (2013-2014), School Psychology Intern (2012-2013)

Florence Independent School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • During my internship and then first year as an LSSP, I engaged in a wide range of psychological services to children ages 2 to 21 years
  • My main responsibilities include: IEP planning, preparation, and meetings (ARDs), ARD facilitator, classroom observations, cognitive, achievement, and social-emotional assessment, behavior management, classroom management, teacher and administrator consultations, Tiers 1, 2 and 3 Response to Intervention for behavior, faculty and student presentations, counseling, and transition planning for high school students
  • I provided ongoing trainings to staff at the elementary school regarding principles of applied behavior analysis and its application in the classroom
  • I provided weekly behavior support groups for staff at the elementary and secondary levels
  • I helped the groups dissect and analyze specific behavior problems on their campus and how to use research-based principles and strategies to alleviate the problems
  • I organized and established an Autism Assessment Team for the district
  • I assisted in the initiation and implementation of a behavior support system at the elementary and middle schools

Traineeship, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

06.2011 - 05.2013
  • Fulfilling the requirements of an ABA program that trains graduate level students to use the methods of ABA for working with and treating children with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and Down Syndrome
  • Requirements include five courses of related coursework, one year of private therapy with a child with a developmental disability, and 1500 hours of related experience (research, instruction, reading, clients, classroom and individual behavior management, and creation/implementation of behavior plans)
  • Related work has included using ABA techniques for toilet training, ending tantrum behavior, and working with Spanish-speaking families to create and implement behavior plans
  • I participated in new research and conducted my own research on disruptive behaviors in children with Autism
  • I was published and presented my research at national conferences
  • As a volunteer research assistant, I collected data, via a functional analysis, on challenging behavior of participants in a single subject research design study measuring the effects of motivating operations

Substitute Teacher

China Springs Independent School District
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Classes: 6th Grade Art, 8th Grade Technology, Life Skills Special Education - Middle and High School Levels Combined

Graduate Assistant, Educational Psychology Department

Baylor University
08.2010 - 06.2012
  • A 24-Month assistantship consisting of 15-hours work per week
  • Responsibilities included: scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing the Baylor Autism Resource Center (BARC), organizing social groups for children with Autism, answering and sending emails and phone calls for the BARC, research, and administrative assistance
  • For the Baylor Autism Resource Center Autism Summer Camp, I was Counselor (2011), Co-Coordinator (2012), and Coordinator (2013)
  • I planned daily activities and organized the daily schedule for the entire summer camp
  • As a counselor, I managed a group of six children with Autism of various ages
  • As coordinator, I organized the daily schedule and chose and coordinated the events of camp
  • I was a leader for the Baylor Autism Resource Center Social Circles Groups
  • In these groups, I taught and reinforced social skills among the children
  • I planned and implemented activities that increased the children's social awareness and improved their social skills and functioning with adults and peers
  • I was a facilitator for the Stop Bullying Now Central Texas Campaign
  • I participated in Bullying Awareness Phone-A-Thon (October 2010) in conjunction with KWTX, Channel 10 News; I helped establish and maintain the Stop Bullying Now Central Texas Facebook page; I acted as a moderator for the Facebook page; I filmed and conducted interviews of and about bullying victims and anti-bullying messages; and I researched information about bullying to post on the Facebook page
  • I volunteered at the Autism Walk in Waco by assisting in the coordination of the event with supervisor Dr
  • Ivey-Hatz and Anita Karney

Education

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - School Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Specialization Track

Baylor University
05-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Spanish

Appalachian State University
05-2009

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Data Collection, Management and Analysis
  • Treatment Planning
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Exceptional Problem Solving
  • Crisis Management and Intervention
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Supervision and Leadership

References

  • Melissa Darby, Preschool Director, Wynnton Methodist Preschool, 2412 Wynnton Rd., Columbus, GA, 31906, Mderby.preschool@gmail.com, 706.249.2260
  • Maria T. Bovinich, Executive Director of Special Education and Compliance (RETIRED), El Paso Independent School District, 6226 93rd St., Lubbock, TX, 79424, Etere8@yahoo.com, 737.402.0857
  • Pablo Allen, M.S., Lead Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, El Paso Independent School District, 6531 Boeing Dr., El Paso, TX, 79925, Pfallen@episd.org, 915.525.8922
  • Anna Glaser, MS, BCBA, Executive Director, ABA Center for Excellence, LLC., 3201 Cherry Ridge Street, Suite B 205, San Antonio, TX, 78230, anna@abacenter4excellence.com, 210.685.2266
  • Julie Ivey-Hatz, Ph.D., Professor of School Psychology, Director of Baylor Autism Resource Center, Baylor University, Department of Educational Psychology, One Bear Place #97301, Waco, TX, 76798, Julie_Ivey-Hatz@baylor.edu, 254.855.6220
  • Tonya N. Davis, Ph.D, BCBA, Assistant Professor, Director of ABA Program, Baylor University, Department of Educational Psychology, One Bear Place #97301, Waco, TX, 76798, Tonya_Davis@baylor.edu, 254.710.6166

Certification

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst #1-14-16599
  • Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Timeline

3-YR-Olds Preschool Teacher

Wynnton Methodist Preschool
08.2023 - 05.2024

Substitute Preschool Teacher

Wynnton Methodist Preschool
09.2022 - 05.2023

Informal Funds Custodian (Volunteer)

US Army, 41st FA Brigade HHB
05.2020 - 05.2021

Staff Development & Instructional Support Specialist in Special Education

El Paso Independent School District
10.2014 - 05.2017

Non-Certified Behavioral Therapist (Supervising BCBA: Anna Glaser)

ABA Center For Excellence
08.2013 - 05.2015

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (2013-2014), School Psychology Intern (2012-2013)

Florence Independent School District
08.2012 - 06.2014

Traineeship, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

06.2011 - 05.2013

Substitute Teacher

China Springs Independent School District
06.2011 - 06.2012

Graduate Assistant, Educational Psychology Department

Baylor University
08.2010 - 06.2012

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - School Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Specialization Track

Baylor University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Spanish

Appalachian State University

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