Cassie Delso Wells
32305 E 750 Rd. Wagoner,OK
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa, OK
08.2019 - Current
- Conduct psychological evaluations to complete components of a comprehensive assessment as required by district policies.
- Serve as the qualified examiner on the Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Eligibility Group Summary (MEEGS) Team and interpret assessmentresults, disability criteria, and qualifications.
- Review assessment data received from an outside agency or school district.
- Provide consultation to colleagues and during School Psychology Case Reviews.
- Consult with Child Study Teams concerning the individual evaluation process, targeted interventions, and response to intervention.
Assistant Professor of Special Education
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Provide instruction to undergraduate and graduate students via the following courses: Special Education Law Principals and Practices; Social/Emotional Development, Assessment and Intervention; and Human Development and Learning
- Courses are taught in face-to-face and distance (web-based and video conference) formats
- Engage with graduate students for advisement and planning purposes
- Design new and revise existing courses for the Special Education Program
- Collaborate with colleagues concerning Special Education Program improvement
- Work cooperatively with College of Education colleagues to collect and analyse data for accreditation via Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Director of Student Services
North Slope Borough School District
Barrow, AK
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Provide leadership and supervision for district wide special education activities as listed below (Director of Special Education)
- Supervise and support district wide school counseling program
- Hire and support certified school counseling staff
- Collaborate with North Slope Borough Behavioral Health Department to address student mental health issues
- Develop and monitor incremental implementation of district wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support program
- Develop, coordinate, supervise, and monitor effectiveness and compliance of Indian Education Grant
Director of Special Education
North Slope Borough School District
Barrow, AK
04.2005 - 06.2010
- Provide leadership for district wide special education activities
- Supervise and coordinate all special education programs
- Hire and supervise certificated and non-certificated special education staff
- Develop and monitor operating budget
- Monitoring program for effectiveness and compliance
- Report to federal and state agencies
- Facilitate related service provider visits
- Supervise dissemination of program information
- Train certificated and non-certificated special education staff
District School Psychologist
North Slope Borough School District
Barrow, AK
08.2000 - 04.2005
- Provide psychological services to students including comprehensive assessment to assist in determining eligibility for special education services
- Work in partnership with other entities to provide comprehensive wrap around services to students and their families
- Develop and conduct district wide staff development on a variety of topics
Psychometrist
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Muskogee, OK
10.1997 - 07.2000
- Administer and interpret both formal and informal diagnostic evaluations included in comprehensive assessments utilized to determine eligibility for special education services
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to school personnel and parents concerning interventions and program planning
Special Education Teacher
Muskogee Public Schools
Muskogee, OK
08.1997 - 10.1997
- Develop and implement IEPs for students in grades K-5 receiving special education services under the categories of learning disabled, mentally retarded, and other health impaired
- Work cooperatively with regular education teachers to modify curriculum to meet individual student needs and provide educational opportunities in the least restrictive environment
Special Education Teacher/Program Coordinator
Preston Public School
Preston, OK
08.1994 - 07.1997
- Complete all special education related district level paperwork including: District Plan, Data Report, Annual Budget, Child Count, Annual Program Effectiveness Document, and Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
- Develop and implement IEPs for students in grades K-12 receiving special education services under the categories of learning disabled, mentally retarded, autistic, and other health impaired
Certified Teacher
Yupiit School District
Akiachak, AK
08.1989 - 05.1994
- Deliver instruction to students in a bilingual, bicultural, ESL, Yupik Eskimo population
- Provide instruction in self-contained multi-grade primary classroom in all subject areas incorporating peer tutoring and small group instruction
- Work cooperatively with bilingual aide to plan and present culturally relevant activities
- Develop and implement IEPs for students in grades 9-12 receiving special education services under the categories of learning disabled, mentally retarded, visually impaired, multi handicapped, emotionally disturbed, and gifted
- Work cooperatively with related service providers including speech pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and multi-handicapped specialist to develop and implement IEP goals and objectives
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Leadership
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS01.2008
Master of Education - Special Education
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK01.1991
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK01.1986
Certification
- Oklahoma Teacher Certificate, Superintendent, Secondary Principal, Elementary Principal, School Psychologist, School Psychometrist, Mild-Moderate Disabilities, Severe-Profound/Multiple Disabilities, Mentally Handicapped, Learning Disability, Autism, Other Health Impaired, Traumatic Brain Injury, Elementary Education, Language Arts, valid to 06/30/2025
- Alaska Type A Professional Teacher Certificate, Elementary Education, Special Education, valid to 06/30/2028
- Alaska Type B Administrative Certificate, Director of Special Education, Principal K-12, Superintendent, valid to 06/30/2028
- Alaska Type C School Psychologist Certificate, valid to 06/30/2028
Accomplishments
- State Advocate of the Year, Alaska School Counselor Association, 2011
- Recognition of Outstanding Inclusive Practices, Alaska Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education, 2006-07
Professional Presentations
- 2017, Alaska State Special Education Conference, Anchorage, AK, The Power of Language and Labels - Embracing People First Language
- 2015, Alaska State Special Education Conference, Anchorage, AK, So You Want to Be a Special Education Director?
- 2014, Alaska School Counselor Association Conference, Anchorage, AK, Supporting School Counselors in Rural Alaska.
- 2014, Alaska State Special Education Conference, Anchorage, AK, Teaching Special Education in Rural Alaska.
- 2013, Alaska State Special Education Conference, Anchorage, AK, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Programs in Alaska.
- 2013, Alaska State Special Education Conference, Anchorage, AK, Teaching Special Education in Rural Alaska.
Selected Professional Service
- President, Alaska Council of Administrators of Special Education, 09/01/13, 06/30/15
- Scholarship Committee Chair, Alaska Council of Administrators of Special Education, 2010-2014
- Member, Alaska Integrated Employment Initiative Advisory Board, 2013
- Stakeholder meeting participant, Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, 2013 and 2014
Timeline
School Psychologist
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Professor of Special Education
University of Alaska Anchorage
08.2016 - 08.2019
Director of Student Services
North Slope Borough School District
07.2010 - 06.2015
Director of Special Education
North Slope Borough School District
04.2005 - 06.2010
District School Psychologist
North Slope Borough School District
08.2000 - 04.2005
Psychometrist
Oklahoma State Department of Education
10.1997 - 07.2000
Special Education Teacher
Muskogee Public Schools
08.1997 - 10.1997
Special Education Teacher/Program Coordinator
Preston Public School
08.1994 - 07.1997
Certified Teacher
Yupiit School District
08.1989 - 05.1994
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Leadership
University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Education - Special Education
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Northeastern State University
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