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Candaci Schneider

St Louis,MO

Summary

School psychologist with experience seeking Effective Practice Specialist-School Psychologist position. Offering 19 years of experience leading educators and families through friendly, nurturing, and collaborative philosophy. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Psychologist, Mehlville

Special School District Of St. Louis County
Town And Country, MO
08.2008 - Current
  • 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.
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Lead staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
  • Observed students in classroom and play environments.
  • Completed required documentation and reports for compliance.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Lead PBIS committee
  • Lead Grade Level and Problem Solving meetings.

School Psychologist, Ritenour

Special School District Of St. Louis County
Town And Country, MO
08.2005 - 05.2008
  • 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.
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Completed required documentation and reports for compliance.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Lead staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
  • Observed students in classroom and play environments.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.

School Psychologist, Normandy

Special School District Of St. Louis County
Town And Country, MO
08.2004 - 05.2006
  • 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.
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Created and implemented social skills program.
  • Introduced Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports to the schools.

School Psychologist Intern, Mehlville

Special School District Of St. Louis County
Town And Country, MO
08.2003 - 05.2004
  • Collected case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records.
  • Worked with clients living with mental and developmental delays and employed successful strategies aimed at addressing symptoms and improving quality of life.
  • Contributed to effective treatment of sex offenders by helping implement evidence-based practices.
  • Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
  • Delivered counseling services under close supervision of Randy King, PhD.
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.

Student Assistant

MU Assessment And Consultation Clinic
Columbia, MO
08.2000 - 05.2003
  • Collected case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records.
  • Worked with clients living with mental and developmental delays and employed successful strategies aimed at addressing symptoms and improving quality of life.
  • Assessed available case data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
  • Assisted with documenting and evaluating behaviors of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
  • Contributed to effective treatment of sex offenders by helping implement evidence-based practices associated with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

Education

Specialist of Education - School Psychology

University of Missouri - Columbia
05.2004

Master of Science - Counseling

University of Missouri - Columbia
05.2003

Master of Science - School Psychology

University of Missouri - Columbia
05.2001

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas Tech University
05.1999

Abilene Christian University

High School Diploma -

Kingwood High School
05.1995

Skills

  • Cultural Competency
  • Community Resource Intelligence
  • IEP Compliance
  • Standardized Test Results Review
  • Data Analysis
  • Multi-Tiered System of Support
  • DRMS Committee Participant
  • Data Leader
  • Meeting Facilitator
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Trainer of Interns, Practium Students, and Mentees

Affiliations

National Association for School Psychologist

Certification

NCSP - National Certified School Psychologist

Timeline

School Psychologist, Mehlville

Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2008 - Current

School Psychologist, Ritenour

Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2005 - 05.2008

School Psychologist, Normandy

Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2004 - 05.2006

School Psychologist Intern, Mehlville

Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2003 - 05.2004

Student Assistant

MU Assessment And Consultation Clinic
08.2000 - 05.2003

Specialist of Education - School Psychology

University of Missouri - Columbia

Master of Science - Counseling

University of Missouri - Columbia

Master of Science - School Psychology

University of Missouri - Columbia

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas Tech University

Abilene Christian University

High School Diploma -

Kingwood High School
Candaci Schneider