Christy Tinder
Indianola,IA
Summary
Experienced School Psychologist with extensive background in working with Secondary students at both the High School and Middle School level. Skilled in fostering academic and emotional growth, demonstrating significant achievements in educational programming and student support. Skilled in collaborative intervention planning and passionate about implementing evidence-based practices for diverse learning needs. Specialized in meeting the needs of students with social emotional and behavioral challenges.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Heartland Area Education Agency
08.2000 - Current
- Provides services necessary for the identification, diagnostic evaluation and educational programming for children and youth with disabilities
- Supports school improvement and implementation of the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework
- Works within school systems to assist in the development and implementation of positive school-wide systems of support
- Uses functional assessment techniques designed to focus on children’s relationships with home, school and community and on the development of interventions to improve educational performance
- Assists schools in implementing social, emotional, behavioral and mental health learning practices that benefit all students
- Collaborates with teachers and administrators to plan educational services and tiered support for students
- Provides professional learning to teachers and schools
- Serves as an advocate for all children and youth
School Psychologist
Community Unit School District #300
07.1998 - 06.2000
- Developed teacher assistance team designed to determine appropriate intervention strategies for at-risk students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Conducted evaluations for special education eligibility to address needs of students with learning and behavioral disorders.
- Coordinated mentor program and facilitated Rainbows grief support group.
- Extensive consultation with teachers, support service specialists, administrators and parents to assist with instructional decision making.
- Provided individual and small group counseling, as well as led classroom groups.
School Psychologist
Blackhawk Area Special Education District
08.1997 - 07.1998
- Responsible for assessment and intervention planning in two separate school districts.
- Completed comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for special education for students early childhood aged through high school students.
- Conducted extensive consultation with parents and teachers.
- Collaborated with special education teachers and other support service specialists for comprehensive planning for all students
School Psychologist Intern
Addison Trail High School District #88
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Conducted evaluations for special education eligibility ot address needs of students with learning and behavioral disorders, including students attending therapeutic day schools.
- Provided individual counseling to students with a wide variety of emotional, academic and personal difficulties. Led Spectrum group designed to aid high school students dealing with divorce and loss. Co-led group for adolescent boys dealing with relevant issues. Faculty observer for peer mediation program and staff member for Operation Snowball and Lake Geneva Teen Leadership Conference.
- Active participant on daily pupil personnel services consultation team to discuss interventions for
at-risk students. - Completed early childhood/elementary rotation at Western Trails Elementary School
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL12-1995
Bachelor of Science - Psychology With Sociology Minor
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1992
Skills
- Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBi) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills (CBT)
- Trained in Applied Behavior Analysis Principles; Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and created BIPs
- Trained in Direct Instruction strategies for students with significant disabilities, as well as Autism and Developmental Delays
- Trained in Behavioral interventions for students with anxiety (by Jessica Minihan)
- Integral in intervention planning in academic, social emotional/behavior and adaptive behavior domains
- Trained by Peg Dawson in Executive Functioning Skills strategies; worked with school teams to implement interventions to support secondary students
- Assisted in creating Individualized Education Plans, progress monitoring tools and in reviewing data to use for instructional decision making
- Trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Suicide prevention
Timeline
School Psychologist
Heartland Area Education Agency
08.2000 - Current
School Psychologist
Community Unit School District #300
07.1998 - 06.2000
School Psychologist
Blackhawk Area Special Education District
08.1997 - 07.1998
School Psychologist Intern
Addison Trail High School District #88
08.1996 - 08.1997
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology With Sociology Minor
Illinois State University
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