Allyson Collins
Hixson,Tennessee
Summary
Compassionate School Psychologist successful at working collaboratively as a team member. Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship building skills. Offering eleven + years in education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Walker County Schools
07.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Specialist in Education, Ed.S. - School Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2003
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Intervention Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Formal evaluations
- Data Collection
- Policy and procedure improvements
- IEP compliance
- Evidence-based practices
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Individualized Education Plans
Certification
- Certified School Psychologist, active in Georgia and Tennessee
Timeline
School Psychologist
Walker County Schools
07.2013 - Current
Specialist in Education, Ed.S. - School Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University
- Certified School Psychologist, active in Georgia and Tennessee
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