Kristen Perry, BCBA

Experience

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  Knowledge Beginnings

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2008

  Preschool Teacher

  I assisted lead teachers in implementing daily activities resulting in an organized and productive classroom. I fostered a learning environment in the classroom through engaging activities and an energetic and positive attitude. I also made creative suggestions for new art and music lessons helping teach required science and math curriculum.

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  Klub Kid Too

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2011

  Preschool Teacher

  I taught a classroom of 10 children. I planned and implemented activities to stimulate growth in language, social, emotional, and motor skills. I also created, implemented, and maintained developmental records and observational assessments to track progress and to inform future lessons and behavioral interventions. I created and maintained a NAEYC portfolio for my center's accreditation.

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  Medford Public Schools

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2014

  Special Education Teacher

  Special education teacher in an integrated preschool classroom. I taught typically developing students, as well as students with a range of disabilities. These disabilities included autism, down-syndrome, communication delays, and developmental delays. I created a comprehensive and diverse curriculum based on the Massachusetts Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences. Each lesson and activity was differentiated to meet the diverse needs of each of my students.I also wrote and implement discrete trial programs for the students who learn in that manner. I used ABA throughout the day and collected data on all students to inform instruction and classroom practices. I also supervised two classroom paraprofessionals who helped to implement behavior plans and modified lessons and activities. Show less

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  Vista Unified School District

  Aug 2014 - now

  Special Education Teacher

  Special Education Teacher:-conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop/implement Behavior Intervention Plans-write and implement Individualized Education Plans-regularly communicate with parents and guardians of my students -implement accommodations, modifications, and supports outlined in each student's IEP -provide support in general education classrooms -teach Social Skills to students with high functioning Autism and similar disabilities -collaborate with teachers and administration to ensure the success of all students-schedule and run IEP meetings-differentiate Common Core Curriculum-create scaffolds for lessons and assignments-collect data to inform student goals and to monitor student progressDepartment Chair-communicate important information with special education staff at my school-run meetings for my department-provide assistance to special education staff-attend district meetings to coordinate with district staff-communicate regularly with administration-ensure that all special education staff are provided with the tools necessary to perform their jobs-ensure that all paperwork is in compliance Academic Leadership Team (2015-2016)-implement International Baccalaureate curriculum-plan school-wide professional development for IB -assist administration with school based decisions-draft and review policies for the school Show less