Henry Thompson
Summerville,SC
Summary
Thoughtful, thorough, and experienced School Psychologist eager to work with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral, and academic needs. Supportive and tactful navigator of difficult family dynamics, leading parent meetings with cultural awareness and objectivity. Supportive listener with creativity and sensitivity when treating individuals with varying psychological concerns.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Charleston County School District
06.2023 - Current
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
School Psychologist
Dorchester School District Two
08.2018 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- 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.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
School Psychologist
Berkeley County School Distirct
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- 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.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
School Psychologist Intern
Berkeley County School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked with clients living with mental and developmental delays and employed successful strategies aimed at addressing symptoms and improving quality of life.
- Collected case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
- Delivered counseling services under close supervision of psychologists.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Education
Specialist in Education (EdS) - School Psychology
The Citadel
Charleston, SC08.2016
Master of Arts - Psychology
The Citadel
Charleston, SC08.2015
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC08.2001
Skills
- Group Counseling
- Emotional Support
- Evidence-Based Practices
- IEP Compliance
- Mediation and Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Competency
- BIP Understanding
- Mental Health Awareness
- Policy and Procedure Improvements
- Licensed in [State]
- Intervention Planning
- Mental Health Assessments
- Data Collection
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Affiliations
National Association of School Psychologists
South Carolina Association of School Psychologists
American Psychological Association
Certification
- South Carolina Labor & Licensing Board. Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist (License Number 4763)
- National Association of School Psychologists Nationally Certified School Psychologist (Certificate Number 63204)
- South Carolina Dept. of Education, School Psychologist II (Certificate Number 278973)
Presentations
Thompson, II, H. C. (2016). Perceptions of Heroism and Law Enforcement Among African American Youth. Poster presented at annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.
Timeline
School Psychologist
Charleston County School District
06.2023 - Current
School Psychologist
Dorchester School District Two
08.2018 - 06.2023
School Psychologist
Berkeley County School Distirct
08.2016 - 06.2018
School Psychologist Intern
Berkeley County School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
Specialist in Education (EdS) - School Psychology
The Citadel
Master of Arts - Psychology
The Citadel
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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