ALLYSON COLLINS
Hixson
Summary
Experienced school psychologist and state leader dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. A collaborative team player committed to driving results and improving academic performance for schools, districts, and students from all backgrounds.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager of Complex Behavior
Tennessee Department of Education
05.2024 - Current
- Monitor federal indicators and provide training to districts
- Analyze restraint and isolation data and offer feedback and training
- Manage the TRIAD contract for the Tennessee Technical Assistance Network
- Provide guidance to school psychologists through bi-monthly meetings
- Support professional development through Communities of Practice attended by school psychologists, speech/language pathologists, and related services providers
- Collaborate to develop RtI2-B manual and guidance documents
School Psychologist
Walker County Schools
07.2013 - 05.2024
- 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
05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University
05.2003
Skills
- Positive behavior supports
- Functional behavior assessments
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Response to intervention
- Individualized education plans
- Verbal and written communication
- Data collection
- Mental health awareness
- Evidence-based practices
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Trauma-informed practices
Certification
Certified School Psychologist, active, Georgia, Tennessee
Additional Information
Currently Serving on the TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Advisory Council as the TDOE representative. The responsibility of the Advisory Council is to provide advice and guidance to the TBI coordinator in the development of the TBI program, to make recommendations and perform other duties as necessary to implement a comprehensive statewide TBI plan. The nine-member Council is appointed by the Governor and includes representatives from the Departments of Education, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Human Services.
Timeline
Senior Manager of Complex Behavior
Tennessee Department of Education
05.2024 - Current
School Psychologist
Walker County Schools
07.2013 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University
Specialist in Education, Ed.S. - School Psychology
The University of Tennessee
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