Kally Tejada (Amos) M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Kally Tejada (Amos) M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Clinical Director, BCBA

  • Education

    • Baylor University

      2013 - 2014
      M.S.Ed. Educational Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis Emphasis

      A few relevant courses:Psychometric Single Subject Research Design Lifespans and DevelopmentTheories of Learning

    • Coursera

      2023 - 2024
      Other/Google certification UX Design

      Currently in progress. UX Design/UI Design/UX Research

    • Samford University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree PSYCHOLOGY

      Activities and Societies: Chi Omega Sorority A few relevant courses:StatisticsStatistics for Social SciencesResearch Methods Abnormal PsychologyCognitive PsychologyPersonality PsychologyAnatomy and Physiology

  • Experience

    • Waco Family Ymca

      Jun 2007 - Jun 2014
      • Swim Instructor and Lead Lifeguard

        Jun 2009 - Jun 2014
      • Childcare Provider

        Jun 2007 - Aug 2009
    • Mountain Brook YMCA

      Jan 2010 - May 2013
      Lead Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
    • Mitchell's Place

      Sept 2010 - Dec 2010
      Behavior Therapist Intern
    • Jessie's Place

      Jan 2011 - May 2011
      Mental Health Intern
    • Impact Family Counseling

      Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
      Mental Health Intern
    • Baylor Autism Resource Center

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
      Intern

      I conducted primary research with children who have developmental disabilities. I also provided high quality Applied Behavior Analysis therapy.

    • Heart Of Texas Region MHMR Center

      Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
      Behavioral Therapist Graduate Intern

      I provided quality in home and school Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to kids and adolescents with developmental disabilities.• Attended ARD meetings with caretakers of clients to help assist with IEPs and 504 plans.

    • FOCUS BEHAVIORAL ASSOCIATES

      Sept 2013 - Aug 2015
      Behavioral Therapist and BCBA

      I provided quality in home, center, school, and community based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to kids and adolescents with developmental disabilities. I also conducted skill acquisition assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments, and wrote Behavior Intervention Plans.• Provided one-to-one ABA therapy with children, adolescents, and adults with ASD and behavioral disorders in the clinical setting, home community, and school setting.• School support: Worked directly with clients, provided teacher consultation, and assessed clients in Hillsboro ISD, Robinson ISD, and Waco ISD. • Administered Functional Behavioral Assessments including QABF.• Administered Functional Assessments.• Administered preference assessments. Show less

    • The Behavior Exchange, Inc.

      Aug 2015 - now

      1. Opened up and operated three different centers.2. Review treatment plans to ensure that goals, data, and graphs meet medically necessary criteria. 3. Engage in peer review calls. 4. Monitor utilization of CPT codes. 5. Assist with intake and discharge planning of clients. 6. Provide school and outside provider consultation/collaboration.7. Provide evidence based care taker training. 8. Provide training supervision to BCBAs.9. Create training content for BCBAs, BCBA Trainees, and therapists.10. Present at training meetings such as cohort meetings.11. Use Central Reach to create EMRs.12. Utilize PowerBI for KPIs to ensure quality clinical and operational outcomes.13. Provided school and outside provider consultation/collaboration and training such as with OTs, SLPs, PTs, MDs, psychologists, and teachers. 14. Trained BCBA Trainees to provide support in the school setting at LJISD, Frisco ISD, CFBISD, and Lewisville ISD.15. Supervised BCBA Trainees providing support at LJISD (contract). 16. Oversaw clinical and client quality at current location. Show less Clinical supervisor:1. Utilize secondary research to ensure client progress.2. Utilize Central Reach to generate EMR, data visual analysis, and data visualization (2018-current)3. Utilize Data Finch/Catalyst to generate EMR, data visual analysis, and data visualization (2015-2018)4. Provide training feedback to therapists5. Create training material for new BCBAs.6. Conduct new hire training.7. Provide parent/caregiver education.8. Provide quality Applied Behavior Analysis.9. Conduct incoming assessments.10. Conduct skill acquisition assessments: ABLLS, AFLS, VBMAPP, Vineland-3, SRS-2, PDDBI, PEAK, ESDM, and EFL11. Write treatment plan goals.12. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments13. Write Behavior Intervention Plans14.Provide school and outside provider consultation/collaboration such as with Plano ISD, Frisco ISD, CFB ISD, Melissa ISD, Allen ISD, McKinney ISD, and Lewisville ISD.15. Consult, collaborate, and train other professionals such as OTs, SLPs, and teacher.16. Conduct teacher training and attend ARD meetings.17. Conduct peer review insurance authorization calls with different insurance providers.18. Consulted with teachers and attend ARD meetings.19. Worked for Love Joy ISD as a school BCBA (contract). 20. Attended and presented data and treatment plans at ARD meetings.21. Collaborated with and train other professionals such as teachers, paraprofessionals, OTs, PTs, SLPs, and school administrators.22. Provided direct supervision and behavioral skills training to RBTs and other staff members.23. Conducted school and home-based observations and training sessions.24. Administered Functional Behavioral Assessments25. Administered FA (functional assessments)/PFA (Practical functional assessments)26. Administered assessments such as the ABLLS, AFLLS, VINELAND, PDDBI, SRS-2, EFLS, ESDM, PEAK, and the VB-MAPP. Show less

      • Clinical Director

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Assistant Clinical Director

        Jul 2022 - Apr 2024
      • Board Certified Behavior Analyst

        Aug 2015 - Jul 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Instructor

      Crisis Prevention Institute
      Nov 2024
    • CPR/BLS

      American Red Cross
      Jul 2006
    • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

      Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
    • Family Crisis Interventionist Certification

      Crisis Prevention Institute
      Jul 2014
    • Licensed Behavior Analyst Texas

      State of Texas
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Membership

      Issued by Junior League of Collin County (JLCC) on Jan 2019
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