Tristanne Wilson
Summary
Passionate and empathetic behavior specialist with hands-on experience using ABA principles to improve the lives of children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and reducing maladaptive behavior by developing and implementing individualized behavior support plans. Experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds offering crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through challenging and traumatic experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist Consultant
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
01.2023 - Current
- Established strong partnerships with families by maintaining open lines of communication regarding their child''s behavioral progress and needs.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to determine the root causes of problematic behaviors, guiding the development of appropriate interventions.
- Mentored new Behavior Specialists, providing guidance and sharing best practices for successful outcomes.
- Supported school administrators in addressing behavioral concerns by providing consultation services and recommendations for appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with school staff to develop individualized behavior plans for students, resulting in reduced incidents of negative behavior.
- Served as a liaison between school personnel and special education services, ensuring timely delivery of required accommodations for eligible students.
- Developed a comprehensive district-wide behavior support system that effectively addressed the diverse needs of students.
- Increased staff awareness of positive behavior supports through ongoing training sessions and presentations.
Senior Behavior Support Specialist
Keystone Human Services
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted clinical reports including data analysis
- Maintained documentation and provides direct feedback to staff and individuals served.
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students on caseload.
- Delivered professional development workshops on best practices in behavior support for fellow educators and staff members.
- Increased parental involvement in education planning meetings by developing supportive partnerships focused on shared goals for Individual success.
ABA Specialist
Bancroft NeuroRehab
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Improved client communication skills by implementing ABA strategies and techniques in therapy sessions.
- Conducted regular meetings with caregivers to discuss progress, challenges, and ongoing support needs related to ABA therapy implementation.
- Enhanced individualized treatment plans for clients by conducting comprehensive assessments and evaluations.
- Developed social skills programs that promoted interpersonal growth and relationship-building among clients.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in the field of applied behavior analysis through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of ABA interventions by regularly reviewing progress data, making necessary adjustments for optimal outcomes.
Senior Program Associate
Bancroft NeuroRehab
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided supervision, guidance, instruction, and/or skill building to staff members
- Provided supervision to direct care staff and is in charge of program site activities in the absence of Program Manager
- Supervised, instructed, and provided guidance to assigned persons served with daily living and work activities
- Aided in the resolution of problematic situations that may occur for persons served within a specific program.
Program Associate
Bancroft NeuroRehab
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Advocate for all persons served
- Maintain all levels of supervision for assigned persons served
- Supervise, instruct, and provide guidance to assigned persons served with daily living and work activities
- Serve as a positive role-model for persons served
- Aid in the resolution of problematic situations that may occur for persons served within a specific program.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2016
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Effective Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Professional Ethics
- Social Skills Training
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Natural Environment Teaching
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Self-Regulation Strategies
- Parent Coaching and Support
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Behavior Specialist Consultant
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
01.2023 - Current
Senior Behavior Support Specialist
Keystone Human Services
11.2019 - 01.2023
ABA Specialist
Bancroft NeuroRehab
03.2018 - 10.2019
Senior Program Associate
Bancroft NeuroRehab
05.2017 - 03.2018
Program Associate
Bancroft NeuroRehab
07.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Rider University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University
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