Kyle Bacon Email & Phone Number

Thornton, Colorado, Us

Denver, Colorado, Us

Post-Doctoral Supervisors: Brian Nutter, Ph.D., LP, Patrick Romani, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LPPopulations Served: K-12 population across a metro Denver school district• Supervises Registered Behavior Technicians and candidates pursuing the BCBA credential• Conducts classroom structure consultations and implements best practices for teaching students with Autism using CDE’s autism quality indicators• Trains interdisciplinary staff on interpreting the VB-MAPP to inform educational decision-making• Conceptualizes human behavior using an ecological and culturally responsive theoretical framework• Integrates advanced behavior analytic assessments in educational evaluations to determine appropriate LRE• Establishes strong relationships with diverse school teams to enhance credibility and foster communication• Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to change school staff’s approach to student behavior• Conducts IEP evaluations, IEP annual reviews, and leads interdisciplinary IEP meetings with caregivers• Implements behavioral skills training with school staff and monitors fidelity using checklists• Establishes PBIS initiatives using PBIS rewards and the Tiered Fidelity Inventory to guide action planning• Participates in a district-level MTSS task force to address disproportional educational identification of ASD• Developed a legally compliant functional analysis consent form to conduct functional analyses in schools• Developed a tier-2 kindergarten program in collaboration with special education administration• Developed a school-wide communication system for quick responses to challenging behavior• Collaborates with multiple parties to complete behavioral observations in school and community settings

Castle Rock, Co, Us

Supervisors: Brian Nutter, Ph.D., Jennifer Tilley, M.Ed., BCBAPopulations Served: 7th and 8th grade students, children and adolescents referred to the district autism team• Completed IEP evaluations, writes reports, and presents findings at IEP meetings• Conducted functional behavior assessments and writes behavior intervention plans • Administered and analyzed a school-wide needs assessment for the initial implementation of PBIS• Established a PBIS team and used the Tiered Fidelity Inventory to guide action planning• Conducted professional development with staff regarding positive behavior interventions• Conducted individual and group therapy using DBT, CBT, and positive reinforcement systems• Developed a life skills curriculum based on ABA dimensions for students with significant support needs• Collaborated with interdisciplinary school teams to implement skill acquisition and behavior interventions• Provided behavior analytic consultation for students with developmental disorders throughout the district

Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Us

Responsibilities: Creates programming for a client under the supervision of a BCBA, creates phasic behavior intervention plans, updates current levels of performance, creates treatment maps, tracks/analyzes data using Central Reach, conducts direct sessions in-home and at school, administers FBA measures, administers social skills assessments, conducts caregiver educationPopulations Served: Children and Adolescents with Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Emotional Disabilities, Behavioral disabilities, intellectual disabilitiesAssessments Administered: TRIAD Social Skills Assessment, Functional Behavior Assessment

Aurora, Co, Us

Supervisors: Judy Reaven, Ph.D., Tamara Rosen, Ph.D.Populations Served: Children and adolescents referred for neurodevelopmental disability evaluations• Conducted interdisciplinary neuropsychological evaluations with Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Psychiatrists on the Developmental Pediatrics Unit at Children’s Hospital• Participated in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) training program through the Association of University Centers on Disabilities • Received specialized training for gold standard autism assessments such as the ADOS-2 and ADI-R• Administered and interpreted cognitive and developmental assessment results• Interviewed caregivers and service providers and participated in assessment feedback sessions • Wrote comprehensive neuropsychological reports with individualized treatment recommendations • Trained in Facing Your Fears group therapy for children with comorbid autism and anxiety disorders

Responsibilities: Completes 504 evaluations, determines IEP eligibility, writes IEP goals and 504 accommodations, monitors progress, conducts functional behavior assessments, writes behavior intervention plans, administers and interprets assessments, implements positive behavior interventions for MTSS, attends IEP and 504 meetings, consults with school staff, develops/teaches affective education lessonsPopulations Served: K-12 school populationAssessments Administered: WPSSI-IV, KABC-II, BASC-3, BRIEF-2, Conners-3, WJ-IV Tests of Achievement, Functional Behavior Assessment

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

Responsibilities: Provided direct therapy sessions under the supervision of a BCBA, provided vocational training, provided life skills training, ran a weekly social skills group, trained RBTs on program implementation, assisted with client reauthorizations, administered assessments, tracked/analyzed data using CatalystPopulations Served: Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Behavioral disabilities, developmental disabilities/chromosomal abnormalities, and intellectual disabilitiesAssessments Administered: VB-MAPP, Brief Functional Analysis, Functional Behavior Assessment

Denver, Co, Us

Responsibilities: Identified appropriate psychometric assessments based on client intake, interviewed stakeholders, completed a comprehensive psychological assessment with an adolescent female client, interpreted results, diagnosed a psychological disorder, recommended appropriate interventions, shared results with care-giversAssessments Administered: WISC-V, CPT-3, BRIEF-2, Conners-3, CPT-3, MASC-2, BASC-3, CTOPP-2

Responsibilities: Co-taught elementary level affective education and core subjects, de-escalated crisis situations, counseled students, implemented positive behavior interventions, created/taught individualized physical education curriculum, collaborated with Populations Served: K-12 children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disabilities, developmental disabilities, significant trauma histories, homelessness, adolescents with legal cases

Denver, Colorado, Us

-Implements Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques by serving as the primary responder to crises - Directly supervises and mentors Classroom Youth Treatment Counselors- Collaborates with occupational therapists, teachers, social workers, therapists, and administration to implement comprehensive Individual Crisis Management Plans and Individualized Education Programs- Serves as a licensed substitute teacher and implements lesson plans effectively- Attends utilization reviews and serves as a liaison between administrators, teachers, and direct care staff- Administers medications for all residential and day treatment clients during absences of a medical assistant

Denver, Colorado, Us

- Provides empathetic trauma informed care to children in the day treatment program and residential program using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). - Collaborates with Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Therapists to implement comprehensive Individual Crisis Management Plans (ICMP) and Individualized Education Programs (IEP). - Tracks qualitative behavioral data daily for 9 students and maintains communication with Parents/Guardians, Caseworkers, and Probation officers regarding this data. - Imparts Collaborative and Proactive Solutions for child behavioral problems by creating and leading lessons based on Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).- Trained as a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) in the state of Colorado.

Boston, Ma, Us

- Provided targeted interventions to 9th grade students identified as off-track based on Early Warning Indicator Data.- Created and implemented a positive behavior support system for five different 9th grade classes. - Co-taught two sections of a college preparatory and career exploration course called Freshman Seminar. - Collaborated with seven 9th grade teachers and school administration to establish a first-year partnership.- Planned a teacher appreciation breakfast for 100 teachers and staff and obtained $315 of in-kind resources for it. - 1 of 10 out of 70 Corps Members selected to chaperone the Mayors for Educational Excellence Tour.

Denver, Co, Us

- Provided differentiated educational support in a school for children with Individualized Education Programs.- Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics for traumatized children.- Ensured the nourishment of 36 abused and neglected children in three residential milieus by administering Individual Crisis Management Plans (ICMP).

- Provided guidance and emotional support to three mentors while they mentored at-risk adolescents.- Developed and administered qualitative interview questions to evaluate the efficacy of Campus Corps curriculum.- Identified quantitative measures to use in studying the efficacy of Campus Corps Curriculum.- Scheduled intake appointments, updated spreadsheets, and tutored at-risk youth referred through the probation department.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

- Observed and coded parent-child interactions for Dr. Erika Lunkenheimer at Colorado State University.

- Provided academic assistance and mentoring to bilingual elementary students from the Fort Collins Community.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

- Supervised activities for at-risk youth such as capture the flag, arts and crafts, board games, and physical activities.- Organized flag football game between Fort Collins and Loveland Boys and Girls Clubs.- Conducted sustainability education program for middle school students.

- Educated and encouraged students about sustainable lifestyles via positive reinforcement.- Promoted university recycling events such as the annual trash audit and Recyclemania competition (CSU finished 17th out of 600 universities).- Organized residence hall energy competition and CSU sustainability fair.

- Provided assistance to amputee camps, rural tribes, orphanages, a school for blind children, and a public clinic.- Established relationships with local adults and children by providing companionship and developing trust.- Gained increased perspective on the relevance of culture by attending various ceremonies and rituals.

Psyd, School Psychology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Development And Family Studies, General