Misty Riggs

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Ally in Behavior

01.2023 - Current

Company Overview: Telehealth & In-Person
Provide individualized ABA services to children with autism and developmental delays.
Develop treatment plans, conduct FBAs, and collaborate across home and educational settings.
Deliver telehealth services with high treatment fidelity and client engagement.
Supervise 15+ RBTs and maintain clinical documentation aligned with payor requirements.
Completed BACB-required supervision training and currently supervise RBTs in clinical practice.
Telehealth & In-Person
Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Educational Therapist & Consultant

Private Practice

01.2004 - Current

Company Overview: Self-Employed
Delivered remote and in-person services for K–college learners with a focus on cognitive, academic, and behavioral goals.
Conducted assessments, developed customized therapy plans, and tracked client progress.
Supported homeschool families, online students, and neurodiverse populations.
Managed business operations including scheduling, intake, and parent coaching.
Self-Employed
Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
Assisted in coordination of mental health support services provided by care team.
Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
Identified potential barriers within student academic process to initiate steps for resolution.
Identified students in need of special attention to implement strategies for success.
Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.

Elementary School Teacher

Preparatory Collegiate Christian School

01.2000 - 01.2005

Led 2nd grade classroom, designed cross-subject curricula, and implemented academic intervention programs.
Oversaw reading intervention pilots and contributed to school accreditation initiatives.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Educational Therapist & Consultant

Elementary School Teacher

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

Master of Education - undefined

Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Religion/Philosophy

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Work Availability

Technology And Tools

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