Eboni Caldwell
Park Forest,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated and dedicated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
Joliet Public Schools District 86
Joliet , IL
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student eligibility for special education services.
- Conducted cognitive and academic assessments to identify learning disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Prepared psychological reports for Eligibility Determination and IEP meetings.
- Provided consultation to parents and teachers on learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments conducted.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to help meet the educational needs of students.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Orland Park , IL
2015.03 - 2023.10
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Joliet Public Schools District 86
Joliet , IL
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Conducted comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations in an effort to assess and analyze individual student's strengths/weaknesses, based on their academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Performed computer-based and hand scoring for assessments or rating scales received.
- Assisted in review of existing data, reevaluation determinations, and interpretation of assessments.
- Prepared psychological reports for Eligibility Determination and IEP meetings.
- Conducted classroom observations, student interviews, and parent interviews.
- Consulted and collaborated with special education teachers, and general education teachers.
- Observed MTSS/Problem Solving meetings, Domain meetings, and Eligibility Determination/ IEP meetings for special education services within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge and practice of cognitive assessments: WISC-V, KABC-II NU
- Knowledge and practice of academic assessments: KTEA-3, WIAT-4
- Experiences with behavior rating scales: BASC-3, BRIEF, Conners-3
- Experiences with projective tests: Sentence Completion Test
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cherie's Garden Learning Center
Crete , IL
2012.10 - 2015.02
- Managed classroom supplies inventory ensuring adequate materials were available at all times.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Attended professional development trainings related to early childhood education topics.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
Cashier
Meijer
Orland Park , IL
2011.02 - 2012.03
- Established or identified prices of goods and services and tabulated bills with optical price scanners and cash registers.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Governors State University
University Park2022-05
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL2010-12
Skills
- Incident Response
- Planning & Organizing
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Cultural Competency
- Good Work Ethic
- Data Collection
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Embraces Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Member of Psi Chi- The International Honor Society in Psychology [2010]
- Dean's List
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
Joliet Public Schools District 86
2023.08 - 2023.12
School Psychology Practicum Student
Joliet Public Schools District 86
2022.09 - 2023.05
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
2015.03 - 2023.10
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cherie's Garden Learning Center
2012.10 - 2015.02
Cashier
Meijer
2011.02 - 2012.03
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chicago State University
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