Dr. Becky L. Houchen-Bemis
Miami Beach,Florida
Summary
Certified School Psychologist bringing strong organizational, team and student-groups leadership talents. Proficient program manager with key strengths in planning and integration. Psychologist committed to delivering all-encompassing support to students and families through diligent professional networking, community interaction and resource identification and referral.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Exceptional Student Education/ Miami- Dade County Public Schools
Miami , FLX
03.2007 - Current
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
- Oversaw training and development for school faculty and staff to convey program goals and intervention strategies.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with parents and teachers to learn more about students under evaluation.
- Cultivated strong student, parent, faculty and community relationships.
I District Coordinator
Lakeland Joint School District
Rathdrum , Idaho
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
- Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
- Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection and purchasing.
Gifted District Coordinator
Darby Schools
Darby , Montana
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Organized teams and resources to optimize timely deliverables.
- Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budgets.
- Enhanced performance through collaboration with diverse teams.
- Booked hotel rooms, car rentals and flights for company trips and conferences.
Gifted Education Teacher/ Miami
Dade County Public Schools
Miami , FL
09.1983 - 06.1988
- Informed parents of less satisfactory student performance and implemented plans to bring performance back to expectations.
- Expanded, enriched and accelerated district curriculum as appropriate for advanced learners.
- Sourced materials and information to create positive environment to meet exceptional needs of gifted students.
- Created and maintained positive, orderly and academically focused learning environment for gifted students.
- Attended workshops, conferences and continuing education classes to learn latest trends in gifted education.
University Instructor
Private Practice
- University of Miami Graduate Courses Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disabilities
- University of Miami Reading Clinic Diagnostician
- School of Educational Psychology Clinical Treatment and Counseling
- University of Idaho Graduate Courses in Reading Instruction and the Psychology of Reading, C.E.O
- Of Sub Chapter S Corporation in Palmetto Area of South Dade
- The International Center for Learning, Inc
- Managed 14 teachers, clerical staff, two clinical psychologists, wrote IEPs and filed medical insurance claims for DSM-V related diagnosis, developed mission statement, payroll program, billing, and advertising including logo, architecturally designed suites for tutoring, remediation, testing, waiting room, and consultation offices
Education
Doctor of Education - School Psychology
04.1983
International Future Problem Solving Coach of the Year
Education Doctorate, ED.D. Reading
Gifted and Talented F.I.U. Certification
University of Idaho Reading Education Instructor
Skills
- IEP Compliance
- 504 Plans
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Mental Health Assessments
- Individual Support
- Proficient With Educational Psychological Platforms
- School Counseling
- Zoom Staffings
Accomplishments
- Certified as School Psychologist D.O.E
- 278861
- Currently Employed as School Psychologist Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Valid through 2026
- Areas of Certification include:
- School Psychologist
- Previously held certifications include:
- Elementary Classroom Teacher
- Reading Teacher K-12
Doctorate in Education Reading
- C.E.O. International Center for Learning, Inc. Private Practice
- Diagnostician at University of Miami Reading Clinic
- District Reading Coordinator-Lakeland Joint School District
- Gifted and Talented District Coordinator- Darby Schools
- Gifted and Talented Facilitator Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Varying Exceptionalities Classroom Teacher- Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Learning Disabilities Resource Teacher- Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Classroom Teacher - 2-6 Grades, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Timeline
School Psychologist - Exceptional Student Education/ Miami- Dade County Public Schools
03.2007 - Current
I District Coordinator - Lakeland Joint School District
01.2000 - 01.2007
Gifted District Coordinator - Darby Schools
01.1990 - 01.2000
Gifted Education Teacher/ Miami - Dade County Public Schools
09.1983 - 06.1988
University Instructor - Private Practice
University of Miami Fl. US - Doctor of Education, School Psychology
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