Kathleen Gilmore

After working as a special educator for more than 30 years and as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2011, I am now considering ways to expand my career.  I would like to explore organizations that share my belief that all people can learn and succeed when given the right direction, tools and motivation.  Expanding my career would give me the opportunity to have a greater impact on a larger population. 

Resource Room Teacher, Walla Walla Public Schools, Walla Walla, Washington:  August 2014-Present

• Instruct students using research based, specially designed instruction in a small group setting
• Case manage 35+ students, managing all paperwork and leading meetings
• Communicate clearly with families and staff regarding student needs
• Plan and collaborate with general education teachers in a “push-in” model
• Assess students present levels using curriculum based and standardized testing
• Write Individual Education Plans for each student and ensure those plans are upheld
• Collect data regularly to determine effectiveness of programming and adjust as needed
• Train and manage staff on curriculum as well as individual student needs

Behavior Analyst, Functional Behavior Solutions, LLC: (own business) 2011-present

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to determine the function of target behaviors
• Conduct preference assessments to determine possible reinforcers
• Communicate with families, staff and other professionals regarding behaviors, data collection and interventions
• Develop Positive Behavior Support Plans for individuals with measurable goals
• Train staff and families how to implement intervention plans as well as take data 
• Implement intervention plans, oversee their implementation, track data and adjust as necessary
• Complete quarterly reports on behaviors and interventions
• Contract with school districts as well as Department of Social and Health Services
• Present seminars to the public regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders and behavior

Adjunct Faculty, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, August 2011-2019

• Facilitate online learning ensuring students gain necessary knowledge in a safe, supportive environment.
• Oversee discussion boards and provide weaving and summarizing comments as well as feedback to individual students.
• Evaluate student assignments giving constructive, positive feedback to further learning and understanding.
• Provide support via email, live chat, phone conversations and course discussion boards as necessary for student success.
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure programming is as effective as possible.

Fourth Grade Teacher, Walla Walla Public Schools:  August, 2012-August, 2014

• Instruct a class of 26-28 fourth grade students in math, reading, writing, social studies and science
• Identify student’s areas of needs and adjust instruction and curriculum accordingly
• Manage the behavior of all students in the classroom through positive reinforcement and direct instruction
• Work with a team of educators to ensure the needs of all students are being met

Lead Educator, Elementary Autism Spectrum Program, WWPS August, 2004-August, 2012

Special Education Teacher, Behaviorally Disabled Middle School Classroom, Walla Walla Public Schools, Walla Walla, Washington: August, 2000-August, 2004

Special Education Teacher, Behaviorally Disabled Elementary Classroom, Milton-Freewater Unified School District, Milton-Freewater, Oregon:  August, 1996-August, 2000

Special Education Teacher, Multi-District Co-op for Severe Profound Multi-handicapped and Medically Fragile K-12 students, Hampshire Fannet School District, Beaumont, Texas: August, 1993-August, 1996

• BCBA Certification Program.  The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, on-line program.  Courses, including 1,500 hours of supervised practicum completed in December, 2010 with 4.0 GPA.  Attended January 2010 to December 2010
• Master of Arts, Technology in Education.  The University of Phoenix, on-line program. Graduated with 4.0 GPA in 2004.  Attended September 2002 to July 2004.
• Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies. Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas. Graduated in 1993. Attended January 1991 to August 1993
• High School Diploma.  W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, Virginia.  Graduated 1988.