Darrick Bell
Springfield,MA
Summary
Seasoned School Psychologist specializing in individual and group counseling to help resolve issues affecting education and home life of students. School Psychologist eager to work with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral and academic needs. Results-focused School Psychologist offering 20 years of experience supporting youth through formative years. Thoughtful facilitator of student achievement through simultaneously holistic and clinical approach to overcoming obstacles. Systematic and detail-oriented bookkeeper with industry-standard medical record system and exactingly accurate data retention protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Glastonbury Public Schools
Glastonbury, CT
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- 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.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
School Psychologist
Stafford Public Schools
Stafford Springs, CT
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- 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.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Lead staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Implemented career counseling path mandated by state, working with parents and students to implement new parent-teacher conference approach.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
Director of Special Education
Capitol Region Education Council
Hartford , CT
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Oversaw school expenditure for students to receive maximum educational benefits.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
School Psychologist
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford , CT
09.2008 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- 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.
Education
CAGS - School Psychology
American International College
Springfield, MA05.2002
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
American Intern
Springfield, MA05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.1998
Skills
- Mental Health Assessments
- Group Counseling
- Behavior Counseling
- 504 Plans
- Educational Problem Identification
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Special Education
- Therapy and Counseling
- Clinical Interviewing
Certification
- School Psychologist, State of Connecticut Board of Education - November 15, 2017, to November 14, 2022
- Intermediate Administration and Supervision, State of Connecticut Board of Education - November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2029
Timeline
School Psychologist
Glastonbury Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Director of Special Education
Capitol Region Education Council
07.2017 - 07.2018
School Psychologist
Stafford Public Schools
01.2017 - 06.2021
School Psychologist
Hartford Public Schools
09.2008 - 06.2016
CAGS - School Psychology
American International College
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
American Intern
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Georgia Southern University
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