Kristopher Beck
Colorado Springs
Summary
BCBA with a long varied experience across demographic (children, teens, adults), settings (in home, center, residential), and diagnosis autism, RAD, conduct disorder, feeding disorders, trauma, co-morbid, ext .I have been working with children for 19 years, ABA 15 years, and I have been a BCBA for 8 years. I have worked with doctors, nurses, OTs, PTs, and SLPs for the best outcomes for clients. Current PCM instructor. Recently I have been working with extreme cases with dozens of professionals involved.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BCBA
Colorado Behavior and Learning Group
07.2020 - Current
- Pioneered, ABA residential program. Created a program focused on reunifying clients with their families.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse client needs.
- Analyzed behavioral data to identify trends, adjust strategies, and enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in applied behavior analysis techniques and best practices.
- Collaborated with families, doctors, hospitals, law enforcement, community connectors, wrap around services, speech, OT, music therapy, for best outcomes of the clients.
BCBA
Aspire Chicago
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for Adults with developmental disabilities.
- Pioneered ABA program for residential adults with developmental disabilities. Developing data tracking system and training program for adult day program and residential program.
- Created detailed reports of behavior tracking in home and day program used to aid Doctors in medication reduction.
BCBA
Mobile Therapy Centers of America
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify triggers and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with developmental disabilities.
- Educated families on behavioral strategies to promote generalization of skills in home environments.
BCBA
NovaCare Kids
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Monitored client progress, adjusting programs based on data-driven results and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive strategies across therapies and interventions.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in behavior analysis techniques and ethical practices.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL05-2011
Skills
- Experience working with profound autism, abuse, trauma, neglect, co-morbid disorders, severe aggression and SIB
- Provided trainings to parents, staff, and outside providers on ABA practices
- Natural environment teaching in home, center, residential, and community environments
Certification
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Timeline
BCBA
Colorado Behavior and Learning Group
07.2020 - Current
BCBA
Mobile Therapy Centers of America
05.2019 - 04.2020
BCBA
Aspire Chicago
02.2018 - 06.2020
BCBA
NovaCare Kids
10.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Elmhurst College