Cheryl Bachman

• Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
• Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
• Utilized research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies.
• Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
• Observed students in classroom and play environments.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for students with complex needs.
• Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
• Optimized individualized education plans by incorporating psychological insights, leading to more effective learning strategies.
• Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
• 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.

Please see description for current School Psychologist Position

• Positions ranged from 1st grade to post high school. Elementary positions were resource-based. Middle School, High School and Post High School were generally ID students in self-contained programs.
• Development and implementation of IEPs, assessments of students with standardized normative and criterion measures.
• Resource positions were standards-based. Self-contained positions included creating and implementing functional curriculums to meet the significant cognitive needs of the students.
• Post high school program included transition activities, including functional skills and community based activities.