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Lindsay Robarts

Spring Hill,TN

Summary

I excel in using my Autism Spectrum Knowledge and effective communication to develop individualized treatment plans and behavioral interventions. My leadership in data driven program planning and ability to build strong relationships have significantly enhanced staff proficiency in providing effective skill acquisition and behavior interventions for children with Autism in the home, school, and clinic setting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Proud Moments Aba
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse client needs.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify triggers and develop effective strategies.
  • Trained and supervised Registered behavior technician's in applied behavior analysis techniques and ethical guidelines.
  • Monitored client progress weekly and conduct monthly formal evaluations of technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices in ABA therapy.
  • Analyzed data trends to inform adjustments in treatment plans, enhancing overall effectiveness.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families through open communication channels, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child''s success.
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
  • Maintained a high level of professional ethics and adherence to industry standards through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities.
  • Advocated for clients'' access to appropriate services by collaborating closely with school personnel, medical providers, and community agencies.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques as needed, ensuring client and staff safety during critical incidents.
  • Utilized technology-based interventions to engage clients, resulting in increased participation and progress in therapy sessions.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify behavioral challenges and design tailored intervention plans.

Registered Behavior Technician

Proud Moments
04.2022 - Current
  • Promotes positive behavior change by utilizing a multitude of reinforcement strategies.
  • Improves client behavior by implementing individualized 1:1 ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Develops rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes, while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Prevents instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
  • Observes, monitors, and records problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Organizes and creates stimuli to support treatment plan goals under the direction of BCBA.
  • Collecting continuous data throughout session to support progress of goals.
  • Efficient in using Central Reach to collect data, analyze graphed data, and provide feedback to BCBA.
  • Efficient in using natural environment training, task analysis, DTI, prompting strategies, functional communication, and other evidence-based strategies to implement treatment plan.
  • Evaluates and collaborates on treatment plan goals under direction of BCBA based on assessment and progress data from sessions.
  • Adheres to BACB Ethics code in all aspects of job.
  • Seeks out opportunities to complete activities outside of job responsibilities to gain experience in field.

Autism Coach

Williamson County Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Serves as resource to teachers, both general and special educators, administrators, other related staff, and families for the purpose of understanding related to working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Travels between 6 school sites, working with school teams to serve over 60 students on my caseload.
  • Conducts observations of students across the school day environment to provide recommendations for instructional strategies and interventions that best support students with Autism.
  • Prepares and maintains a variety of documents, records, reports and written materials for the purpose of completing administrative tasks, communicating information to the IEP team, developing recommendations and/or conveying information and complying with various state, federal and administrative requirements
  • Collects data and documents findings, actions taken, and/or recommendations made regarding areas of service and maintains records required by Williamson County Schools for the purpose of meeting various state and federal mandates
  • Participates in the determination, development, implementation and monitoring of behavior and safety plans for the purpose of aiding students with a school eligibility of Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Research, develops and implements student specific trainings and in-services for the purpose of providing needed and/or required training for educational staff, parents, and administrators
  • Support teams in the development of strategies and techniques (i.e. visual aids, task boxes, work system, visual schedules, and structured teaching classrooms) that support students with Autism social emotional and educational growth
  • Model for and/or coach staff on student specific strategies related to autism and follow up on the implementation and progress of the strategies
  • Collaborates with colleagues and the IEP team, for the purpose of assessing and evaluating both strengths and needs of students to develop and maintain an environment conducive to the effective performance of tasks.
  • Develops an intervention plan for the purpose of supporting the IEP goals, objectives/outcomes and providing coaching and training support to the school team to implement this plan in the appropriate settings.
  • Works with school BCBA to develop behavior intervention plan, provide training and coaching for staff on implementation and data collection procedures.
  • Conducts fidelity checks for both behavior intervention plans and behavior support plans, provide constructive feedback and continued coaching to ensure fidelity across all staff.

Special Education Teacher

Williamson County Schools
08.2019 - 08.2023


  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Collaborated with BCBA in implementation of behavior intervention plans.
  • Directed and improved performance of paraprofessionals in classrooms.
  • Maintained compliance with IEP development and implementation throughout all aspects of special education process in accordance with federal and state regulations.
  • Development of individualized education plan with data driven present levels of educational performance, annual goals, and services to support the needs of students with learning differences in the least restrictive environment.
  • Provided support to students with individualized education plans through small group and 1:1 intervention in a K-8 setting through evidence-based instruction.
  • Has been a member of multiple content planning teams to achieve the highest learning outcomes for all students in the general education setting.
  • Collaborated with other staff such as speech pathologists, OT, social workers, Autism Consultants, BCBA, and psychologists to address and respond to student needs.
  • Provided instruction across all core content areas through alternative and/or modified curriculum.
  • Experience using IReady, Teachtown, Everyday Speech, and other programs to support learning outcomes.
  • Efficient in choosing appropriate progress monitoring tools to collect and analyze data.
  • Experience using multimodal communication to address student needs.
  • Used research based differentiated structured learning systems for students

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education- Applied Behavior Analysis

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2019

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Group leadership
  • Personable and friendly
  • Building Relationships
  • Data analysis skills
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Individualized Treatment Planning
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Safety Care Certified
  • Efficient in using Central Reach

Timeline

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Proud Moments Aba
01.2025 - Current

Autism Coach

Williamson County Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025

Registered Behavior Technician

Proud Moments
04.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Williamson County Schools
08.2019 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Special Education- Applied Behavior Analysis

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Middle Tennessee State University