McKenzie Davis
Columbus
Summary
Passionate advocate and dedicated professional specializing in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through inclusive, person-centered care. Experienced in developing and implementing individualized service and behavior plans that promote autonomy, dignity, and meaningful community participation. Skilled at collaborating with families, multidisciplinary teams, and community resources to ensure equitable access to supports and services. Committed to fostering inclusive environments where diverse needs are recognized and met with culturally responsive practices. Proven ability to empower clients and families through education, advocacy, and tailored interventions that enhance quality of life and personal growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Service and Support Administrator (SSA)
Delaware County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
2025 - Current
- Individualized Service Plan (ISP) Development: Skilled in creating, writing, and implementing comprehensive ISPs that reflect clients’ unique strengths, needs, and goals, ensuring person-centered planning and measurable outcomes.
- Client Advocacy: Passionate advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities, empowering clients and families to access appropriate services, supports, and resources that enhance quality of life and independence.
- Collaborative Team Facilitation: Skilled in leading interdisciplinary meetings and coordinating with families, providers, and community partners to develop and monitor effective service plans.
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Thorough understanding of local and state regulations related to developmental disability services; meticulous in ensuring ISPs and case documentation meet all compliance standards.
- Needs Assessment & Progress Monitoring: Proficient in conducting comprehensive assessments and regularly reviewing progress to update ISPs and adapt services to evolving client needs.
- Crisis Intervention & Problem Resolution: Experienced in identifying potential risks and advocating for crisis supports or additional resources to safeguard client well-being.
- Strong Communication & Relationship Building: Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, families, and providers, building trust and fostering collaborative partnerships.
- Data Management & Reporting: Efficient in maintaining detailed records, managing case files, and generating reports to support transparency and accountability in service delivery.
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Ohio RISE
- Comprehensive Understanding of Child Development: Deep knowledge of cognitive, emotional, physical, and sensory development in early childhood, including the unique developmental trajectories of medically fragile and dually diagnosed children.
- Specialized Support for Medically Fragile Students: Experienced in supporting children with complex medical needs, including familiarity with medical equipment, care routines, and coordination with healthcare providers to ensure safety and continuity of care in educational settings.
- Individualized Education Plans (IEP): Skilled in developing and implementing IEPs that are responsive to both educational and medical needs, ensuring legally compliant, personalized goals that reflect each child’s abilities and challenges.
- Developmentally Appropriate, Inclusive Instruction: Proficient in designing and delivering accessible instruction and interventions using adapted materials, assistive technology, and multi-sensory approaches for children with significant physical, medical, or communication needs.
- Collaboration with Families and Teams: Strong ability to partner with families, teachers, nurses, therapists (PT/OT/SLP), and related service providers to create and monitor holistic, student-centered plans and ensure all aspects of the child's development and health are addressed.
- Multidisciplinary Team Integration: Experienced in working within multidisciplinary teams, participating in care conferences, and integrating therapeutic recommendations into daily educational routines.
- Therapeutic Collaboration and Support: Knowledgeable in speech, occupational, and physical therapy strategies, with the ability to reinforce therapy goals within the classroom and daily activities, especially for students requiring medically-informed interventions.
- Crisis Prevention and Response: Trained in emergency protocols and crisis intervention strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of medically fragile students during seizures, respiratory distress, or other health events.
- Play-Based and Sensory-Integrated Interventions: Utilizes play therapy and sensory-integrated approaches to promote engagement, communication, and emotional regulation in a developmentally appropriate and inclusive manner.
Lead Teacher of Elementary Classroom for Students With Autism
Charter
- Intensive Behavior Support: Experienced in implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to address high-intensity behaviors, reduce maladaptive responses, and teach replacement skills in a supportive and trauma-informed manner.
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention: Trained in de-escalation techniques and certified in crisis management programs (e.g., CPI), with a strong track record of safely managing behavioral crises while maintaining student dignity and safety.
- Leadership & Team Collaboration: Effective in leading classroom teams, including paraprofessionals and related service providers, to maintain consistent behavior support strategies and ensure a unified instructional approach.
- Trauma-Informed Practices: Applies trauma-informed care principles to build trust, reduce triggers, and promote emotional regulation in students with significant behavioral and sensory needs.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficient in collecting, analyzing, and utilizing behavioral and academic data to adjust instruction and interventions in real time.
- Classroom Structure & Environmental Design: Designs and maintains structured, low-stimulation environments that support self-regulation, predictability, and visual organization for students with autism and behavioral needs.
- Communication Support: Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), PECS, and other tools to support nonverbal or minimally verbal students.
- Family Engagement: Builds strong partnerships with families through regular communication, collaborative goal-setting, and support with behavior strategies that extend to the home environment.
Developmental Disabilities Consultant
Dynamic Pathways
- Behavior Assessment & Analysis: Skilled in conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs), direct observations, and structured interviews to identify the root causes of challenging behaviors and guide intervention strategies.
- Behavior Intervention Planning: Experienced in developing and implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs), ensuring consistency across school and home environments to support long-term behavioral change.
- Crisis Response & Follow-Up: Trained in managing behavioral crises with de-escalation techniques, followed by post-incident interventions and team debriefings to adjust support strategies and prevent recurrence.
- Data Collection & Program Improvement: Proficient in collecting and analyzing behavioral data to evaluate student progress, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement in classroom practices and individual programming.
- Family & Team Collaboration: Strong communicator in conducting one-on-one conferences with families, program coordinators, and related service providers to align goals, share progress, and develop action plans.
- Individualized Instruction & Support: Adept at designing follow-up supports and home-based plans that promote the generalization of positive behaviors beyond the classroom.
- Recordkeeping & Documentation: Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation on individual behavior, interventions, and progress in compliance with educational and behavioral guidelines.
- Culturally Responsive Practice: Provides inclusive, culturally competent services to diverse student populations, building trusting relationships and respectful, individualized support.
- Team Training & Support: Supports classroom teams in understanding and implementing behavioral strategies, ensuring fidelity to plans and maintaining a safe, structured learning environment.
- Goal-Oriented Planning: Uses a person-centered, data-informed approach to set measurable goals, monitor outcomes, and adapt interventions as needed.
Teacher/Behavioral Support
Bridgeway Academy
- Behavior Assessment & Analysis
Skilled in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), direct observations, and structured interviews to identify the function of challenging behaviors and guide individualized intervention strategies. - Behavior Intervention Planning
Experienced in developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) that promote consistency across school and home environments, supporting long-term behavioral change and skill development. - Crisis Response & Follow-Up
Trained in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies, with experience conducting post-incident follow-ups and team debriefings to refine support plans and prevent recurrence. - Data Collection & Program Improvement
Proficient in collecting and analyzing behavioral data to track student progress, identify patterns, and inform continuous improvement in classroom practices and individualized programming. - Family & Team Collaboration
Strong communicator in leading one-on-one conferences with families, program coordinators, and related service providers to align on goals, share updates, and develop collaborative action plans. - Individualized Instruction & Support
Adept at designing tailored follow-up supports and at-home plans that reinforce behavior goals and promote skill generalization across settings. - Recordkeeping & Documentation
Maintains detailed, up-to-date records on student behavior, intervention plans, and progress in alignment with legal, ethical, and programmatic requirements. - Culturally Responsive Practice
Delivers inclusive, culturally competent services to students from diverse backgrounds, fostering respectful, supportive, and individualized learning environments. - Team Training & Support
Coaches classroom staff in the implementation of behavioral strategies, ensuring fidelity to BIPs and maintaining a structured, safe, and supportive classroom climate. - Goal-Oriented Planning
Applies a student-centered, data-driven approach to setting measurable goals, monitoring progress, and adapting interventions to meet evolving student needs.
Language Development Assistant
Branda Lencioni
- Implemented treatment plans and protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists to support communication development.
- Facilitated improvement of communication skills including pronunciation, word recognition, and vocabulary enhancement.
- Collaborated closely with patients’ families and therapy teams to effectively execute individualized skill-building activities.
- Promoted personal independence by modeling and reinforcing developmental skills and achievement in assigned tasks.
STNA – Pediatric Care for Child With Cerebral Pals
Branda Lencioni
- Maintained detailed records of patient care, condition, and progress, reporting observations and concerns promptly to supervisors.
- Provided comprehensive personal care, including bathing (using shower chair), dressing, oral hygiene, skin care, incontinence care, and assistance with mobility.
- Performed household tasks such as changing bed linens, laundry, and general housekeeping to ensure a clean, safe environment.
- Offered sensory and mental stimulation through conversation, music, movies, and engaging activities to support cognitive health and alertness.
- Assisted with therapy activities, including range of motion exercises, vision therapies, sensory integration activities, and communication device (Accent 1400 by PRC) use.
- Utilized medical equipment such as standers, gait trainers, medical strollers, and adaptive bicycles to facilitate mobility and independence.
- Supported swim therapies both at home and during vacations to promote physical wellness.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, monitored medical supply levels, and assisted with transportation for medical appointments and family outings.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare teams, therapists, and family members to implement care techniques and ensure coordinated, professional care.
- Fostered personal independence by creating a supportive learning environment focused on skill development and achievement.
Therapeutic Behavioral Support Specialist
Life and Purpose Behavioral Health
- Created a safe and supportive environment to facilitate effective communication between clients and providers during counseling sessions.
- Followed therapists’ individualized guidelines to implement ongoing treatment plans and support client progress.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of each client encounter in accordance with company charting protocols.
- Evaluated client reports and concerns to determine the need for additional actions, including referrals to child and family services when appropriate.
Pediatric Care Provider – Autism Support
John Radcliff
- Engaged patient through conversation, reading aloud, and interactive activities to support cognitive stimulation and mental alertness.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals in accordance with prescribed dietary guidelines to ensure proper nutrition.
- Guided patient through prescribed exercises, including active listening, reading aloud, picture recognition, writing, drawing, and hand strength coordination.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs such as incontinence care, oral hygiene, and dressing to promote comfort and independence.
- Collaborated closely with patient’s family to teach and reinforce healthcare team–recommended techniques and skills for consistent care.
Education
Master's Degree - Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Washington County Career Center
Marietta, OH05.2017
High School Diploma -
Belpre High School
Belpre, OH05.2017
Skills
- Crisis Prevention, De-escalation & Intervention
- Data Collection, Analysis & Program Improvement
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) & Individualized Service Plans (ISPs)
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices
- Play-Based & Sensory-Integrated Therapeutic Approaches
- Early Childhood Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Development
- Family & Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
- Culturally Responsive & Inclusive Practices
- Documentation & Recordkeeping (Behavior Logs, Progress Notes)
- Compassionate, Patient-Centered Caregiving
Timeline
High School Diploma - undefined
Washington County Career Center
Service and Support Administrator (SSA)
Delaware County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
2025 - Current
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Ohio RISE
Lead Teacher of Elementary Classroom for Students With Autism
Charter
Developmental Disabilities Consultant
Dynamic Pathways
Teacher/Behavioral Support
Bridgeway Academy
Language Development Assistant
Branda Lencioni
STNA – Pediatric Care for Child With Cerebral Pals
Branda Lencioni
Therapeutic Behavioral Support Specialist
Life and Purpose Behavioral Health
Pediatric Care Provider – Autism Support
John Radcliff
Master's Degree - Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Ohio University
Bachelor's Degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Belpre High School
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