Jenna Brown
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Summary
Dedicated and skilled School Psychologist committed to supporting students and educators in achieving academic and personal success. Approachable, adaptable, and highly relatable professional.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Bixby Public School District
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators, and external professionals to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring tailored support for students.
- Conducted individualized psychoeducational assessments to evaluate students' academic, social, and emotional needs. Present findings at Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Eligibility Group Summary (MEEGS) conferences and IEP meetings.
- Prepared and maintained required documentation and reports to ensure compliance with educational regulations.
- Utilize the Discrepancy Model to identify students with Specific Learning Disabilities and implement targeted support strategies to address unique learning needs.
- Provided crisis intervention during emergencies, established trust and rapport to de-escalate situations effectively.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to evaluate student progress and refine educational strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, parents, and educators to enhance student support systems.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain a comprehensive understanding of students' needs and challenges.
- Led group and individual counseling sessions to address key academic, social, and emotional concerns.
- Administered formal and informal assessments using established protocols to evaluate students' educational, emotional, and behavioral development.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills by managing multiple projects, coordinating team efforts, and effectively conveying information to diverse audiences.
- Developed and implemented Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) across two sites, tailoring strategies to support student success.
- Participated in MTSS meetings to review intervention data, provide guidance on modifying interventions, monitor progress, and implement tiered support strategies.
School Psychology Specialist
Springdale Public School District
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations for students with diverse educational and psychological needs.
- Manage a caseload across two elementary schools, ensuring timely evaluations and interventions.
- Analyze and interpret assessment data, incorporating input from teachers and parents to determine special education eligibility. Present findings at evaluation conferences and programming meetings.
- Utilize the Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses model to identify students with Specific Learning Disabilities, providing targeted support strategies.
- Serve as a Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Instructor for the district, training approximately 250 staff members annually in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and response techniques.
- Actively participate in MTSS teams, contributing to screenings, progress monitoring, multi-tiered systems of support, and data-driven decision-making.
- Support trauma-informed practices as a Gap Relief Trauma Team Member, equipping teachers with strategies to recognize and respond to student trauma effectively.
- Develop and implement individualized intervention and education plans to address behavioral, emotional, and academic concerns at all support tiers.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to provide consultation and support for students' social-emotional development.
- Facilitate behavior management initiatives, assisting teachers and staff in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
School Psychology Specialist Intern
Springdale Public School District
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Under the supervision of a licensed School Psychology Specialist, I received observation and direct experience with parents, teachers, students, and administrators to best meet the educational and mental health needs of children
- I gained experience with interventions, IEP meetings, special education paperwork, data review paperwork/meetings, transfer data review paperwork/meetings, psychoeducational testing, report writing for students, interpreting data to parents, consultation with teachers and administrators professional development opportunities, and assisting with a variety of school psychology specialists in the district
Education
Ed.S. - Specialist in Education Psychology and Counseling, School Psychology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas05.2021
B.G.S. - Bachelor of General Studies
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas05.2017
Skills
- Individual and family support
- Resource advocacy
- Evidence-based practices
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- National School Psychology Association (NCSP), 09/2021
- PCM Instructor (S), 07/2022
- First Aid CPR AED Certified, 03/2023
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2), 08/2023
Affiliations
- Arkansas School Psychology Association (ASPA), 2018-2024, Member
- Ozark School Psychology Association (OSPA), 2023, Board Member
Professional Service
- Vice President, Arkansas State University School Psychology Student Association, 08/2019, 05/2020
- ASPA Student Representative, Arkansas School Psychology Association, 08/2019, 05/2020
- Secretary, Arkansas State University School Psychology Student Association, 08/2018, 08/2019
Timeline
School Psychologist
Bixby Public School District
08.2024 - Current
School Psychology Specialist
Springdale Public School District
07.2021 - 07.2024
School Psychology Specialist Intern
Springdale Public School District
07.2020 - 05.2021
B.G.S. - Bachelor of General Studies
Arkansas State University
- National School Psychology Association (NCSP), 09/2021
- PCM Instructor (S), 07/2022
- First Aid CPR AED Certified, 03/2023
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2), 08/2023
Ed.S. - Specialist in Education Psychology and Counseling, School Psychology
Arkansas State University
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