Amy Waters
South Milwaukee
Summary
Thoughtful School Psychologist with 10 years of experience working with and supporting students at all age levels through by means of collaboration with teachers and staff to identify academic and behavior supports to meet students needs. Supportive listener with creativity and sensitivity to individual characteristics and learner needs. Supportive and tactful navigator of difficult family dynamics, leading parent meetings with cultural awareness and objectivity.s Conducting psychological assessments and consulting on individualized educational plans. Commited to continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and positive behavior interventions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Racine Unified School District
08.2015 - Current
- Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students unique learning needs.
- Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments to identify students' needs, facilitating tailored support plans.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to assess eligibility for special services.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, and staff,
- Collaborated closely with teachers to integrate supportive strategies in classrooms.
School Psychologist
East Troy School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Participated in data review and consultation with staff during multilevel systems of support (MLSS) meetings to determine appropriate interventions to match students learning needs.
PreK Classroom Assistant
St John's Lutheran Childcare
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Education
Educational Specialist Degree (EdS) - School Psychology
UW Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI02-2015
Skills
- Positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS)
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Data collection
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- IEP compliance
- Evidence-based practices
- Multitasking strength
- Assessment administration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
-School Psychologist Intern Supervisor 2017-2018
-School Psychologist Mentor 2024-2025
Certification
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Timeline
School Psychologist
Racine Unified School District
08.2015 - Current
School Psychologist
East Troy School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
PreK Classroom Assistant
St John's Lutheran Childcare
11.2013 - 07.2014
Educational Specialist Degree (EdS) - School Psychology
UW Milwaukee
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