JESSICA’S FULL CV
Jessica L. Bist, M.Sc., BCBA
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, behavioural consultant, and co-founder of Kind Behaviour.
Calgary, Alberta
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Professional summary
Professional summary
Jessica L. Bist is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and co-founder of Kind Behaviour. She brings 15+ years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities across school, home, community, aide, behavioural intervention, and behavioural consultation roles.
Her work focuses on compassionate Applied Behaviour Analysis, behavioural consultation, parent and caregiver guidance, emotional regulation, functional skills, safety, routines, independence, and practical support for families. Jessica’s background combines direct support experience, behavioural science, neuroscience, research, teaching, collaboration, and family-centred planning.
Areas of focus
Areas of focus
Certification
Certification
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
Behaviour Analyst Certification Board
Certified: November 8, 2025 – November 8, 2027
Education
Education
Master of Science, Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis
Purdue University Global
2021 – 2023
Master of Science, Neuroscience, Thesis-Based
University of Calgary
2015 – 2022
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences Major, Minor in Chemistry and Psychology
Mount Royal University
2010 – 2014
Professional experience
Professional experience
Behaviour Analyst / Behavioural Consultant / Behaviour Specialist
Private Practice
Calgary, Alberta
September 2022 – Present
Jessica provides behavioural consultation and individualized behavioural support for children and families. Her work includes developing goals, strategies, and support plans connected to behaviour, adaptive skills, emotional regulation, independence, and family priorities.
Her private practice experience includes work as Director and Behaviour Specialist at Little Fox Behaviour Consulting, and as Co-Founder, Coordinator, and Behaviour Analyst at Aurora Rising Ltd.
Key areas of work included:
- Behavioural consultation for children with autism, ADHD, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and complex support needs.
- Collaboration with families, caregivers, aides, and other professionals.
- Development of goals and programming based on family priorities.
- Support with documentation connected to service planning and funding arrangements, including FSCD-related documentation where applicable.
- Practical strategies focused on adaptive skills, independence, communication, emotional regulation, safety, and routines.
Support Approach / Behavioural Consultant
Supported Lifestyles Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta
April 2021 – April 2024
Jessica provided behavioural consultation to teams supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and complex mental health needs.
Key areas of work included:
- Consultation with team members and professionals on multidisciplinary teams.
- Development of skill development plans and positive behaviour support plans.
- Coaching and training team members on behavioural strategies.
- Creating data sheets, graphs, and progress tracking tools.
- Monitoring behavioural data and using it to guide support decisions.
- Supporting teams with complex behavioural planning and safety-related procedures.
- Completing functional behaviour review processes and interview-informed synthesized contingency analyses.
Thesis-Based Graduate Student
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
September 2015 – February 2022
Jessica completed thesis-based graduate work in neuroscience, including research involving human ethics approval, cognitive testing, collaboration, statistics, scientific writing, and communication with supervisors and external collaborators.
This research background strengthened her skills in ethics, data analysis, problem solving, collaboration, and evidence-informed practice.
Behavioural Interventionist
Monarch House
Calgary, Alberta
September 2020 – October 2021
Jessica provided home-based behavioural intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Key areas of work included:
- Implementation of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Pivotal Response Training.
- Support for communication, emotional regulation, motor skills, and functional development.
- Use of play-based and sensory-informed strategies.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and professionals.
Developmental Behavioural Aide
Private Practice
Calgary, Alberta
February 2015 – 2021
Jessica provided home and community-based support for youth with autism and other complex support needs.
Key areas of work included:
- Supporting individualized programming in home and community settings.
- Collaborating with psychiatrists, BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals.
- Contributing to positive behaviour support plans, IPPs, and IEPs.
- Supporting skill development in communication, self-care, self-regulation, leisure, play, vocational, motor, and daily living skills.
- Using Natural Environment Teaching, Discrete Trial Teaching, and Verbal Behaviour strategies.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Calgary, NEUR 401: Advanced Neuroscience Laboratory
Calgary, Alberta
January 2017 – April 2017
Jessica supported students entering the Neuroscience program at the University of Calgary.
Key areas of work included:
- Mentoring students.
- Teaching laboratory techniques and neuroanatomy.
- Supporting student evaluation and grading.
Behavioural Therapist / Educational Assistant
Janus Academy Jr./Sr. High School
Calgary, Alberta
August 2014 – June 2015
Jessica worked in a school-based team environment providing behavioural and educational support for students with autism spectrum disorder.
Key areas of work included:
- Supporting therapy programs and classroom routines.
- Implementing ABA-based teaching strategies.
- Supporting functional daily living programs such as waiting, eating, household tasks, and hygiene routines.
- Preparing materials and tracking student data.
- Supporting students and teams during complex behavioural situations.
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a school environment.
Private Family-Directed Disability Support Aide
Private Household
Calgary, Alberta
2010 – 2014
Provided individualized support for an adult with disability-related support needs in a private family-directed setting. Supported daily routines, community access, appointments, communication, emotional well-being, and practical day-to-day problem solving while maintaining privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Key areas of work included:
- Supporting daily routines, appointments, and community participation.
- Providing calm, respectful support during periods of stress or difficulty.
- Helping maintain consistency, dignity, and quality of life in a private home setting.
- Communicating with family and support people while protecting personal privacy.
- Developing early practical experience in disability support, advocacy, and person-centred care.
Achievements and awards
Achievements and awards
International Honor Society
Purdue University Global
2021 – 2022
Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship
University of Calgary
2016 – 2017
Jason Lang Scholarship
Mount Royal University
2010 – 2011, 2011 – 2012, 2012 – 2013
Dean’s Honor Roll
Mount Royal University
2010 – 2014
Outstanding Contributions to Peer Health Education
Mount Royal University
2012 – 2013, 2013 – 2014
Volunteer experience
Volunteer experience
Events Committee
Alberta Association for Applied Behaviour Analysis
December 2020 – 2022 · Calgary, Alberta
Jessica collaborated in facilitating events for professionals working in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Guest Speaker
Schizophrenia Society of Alberta
July 2020 – March 2021 · Calgary, Alberta
Jessica prepared and delivered educational presentations for families on schizophrenia and cognition, with a focus on supporting loved ones.
Peer Health Educator
Mount Royal University
2012 – 2014 · Calgary, Alberta
Jessica advocated for students on topics related to health, substance use, and mental health. She also led meetings and helped plan events focused on student well-being.
Additional training and professional development
Additional training and professional development
Supervision Training
Autism Partnership Foundation
March 31, 2026
Registered Behaviour Technician 40-Hour Training Course
Geneva Centre for Autism
July 25, 2020
Foundations of Project Management I and II
Mitacs
May 7 – 8, 2019 and November 27 – 28, 2019
Leadership Trainee Retreat
Campus Alberta Neuroscience
October 1 – 2, 2016
MCCB-MATRICS Training
NeuroCog Trials
July 2016
Conferences and professional presentations
Conferences and professional presentations
Empowering Special Minds: Demystifying ABA Therapy
Oral Presentation
March 29, 2025
Calgary, Alberta
Schizophrenia Society of Alberta
Oral Presentations
April 24, 2018 and August 27, 2020
Calgary, Alberta
Alberta Psychiatric Association
Oral Presentation
March 19, 2016
Calgary, Alberta
Sebastian K. Littmann Research Day Conference
Oral Presentation
March 4, 2016
Calgary, Alberta
Approach to practice
Approach to practice
Jessica’s approach combines behaviour science, empathy, collaboration, and practical planning. She believes support should be understandable, respectful, measurable, and useful in real life.
Her work is grounded in the belief that individuals and families deserve support that brings clarity rather than judgment. She focuses on helping families, caregivers, aides, and teams understand what is happening, build strategies that fit the setting, and track progress over time.
Scope note
Scope note
Jessica provides behavioural consultation and Applied Behaviour Analysis support. Kind Behaviour does not provide diagnosis, psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, emergency services, or crisis intervention. Families with funding-related questions should confirm eligibility, coverage, and agreement details with the appropriate funder or FSCD worker.
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