Gena Neisel
Dallas
Summary
Dedicated educational diagnostician committed to delivering comprehensive, child-centered appraisal and support services tailored to the unique needs of each student. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, adaptability, and organizational skills, consistently exceeding professional and performance expectations. Passionate about evaluating and enhancing academic programs, procedures, and policies to foster effective learning environments. Proven ability to collaborate with educators and families to drive positive outcomes for students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Dallas Independent School District
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
Educational Diagnostician
Richardson ISD
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Offered informative workshops for educators, school leaders and faculty members.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
Educational Diagnostician
Garland ISD
01.2007 - 02.2018
- Experience with evaluations of students ages 2:10 through 18 years of age.
Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.1999 - 12.2006
- K - 6 special education teacher: content mastery, resource, inclusion, self-contained students
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
02.1997 - 06.1999
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
Master of Education - MEd - Special Education, with Diagnostician Certification
Texas Woman's University
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - BS - Family and Consumer Sciences
Texas State University
01.1997
Skills
- Developmental Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities Diagnosis
- Instructional strategies
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Special education expertise
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Compliance to all federal and state guidelines
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Dallas Independent School District
02.2020 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Richardson ISD
04.2018 - 02.2020
Educational Diagnostician
Garland ISD
01.2007 - 02.2018
Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.1999 - 12.2006
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
02.1997 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - BS - Family and Consumer Sciences
Texas State University
Master of Education - MEd - Special Education, with Diagnostician Certification
Texas Woman's University