Deirdre McClellan
Millington,TN
Summary
With more than 35 years of full-time experience, I can offer your school system a comprehensive and varied background in all aspect of school psychology. In addition to working with all populations, I am also a Senior Psychological Examiner providing an additional level of expertise. I am well-versed in all areas of testing and diagnoses with a special emphasis on autism spectrum disorders. I am searching for part-time remote work to further my career.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
08.1987 - Current
- Work with teachers and other school personnel to address behavioral and academic problems with students in the school setting. Responsibilities include providing individual counseling, conducting observations, interviewing, developing interventions, conducting and participating in meetings, and writing comprehensive psychoeducational reports including recommendations.
- Complete comprehensive assessments with students suspected of having disabilities such as emotional disturbance, autism spectrum disorders, a specific learning disability, intellectual disability, health impairments, multiple disabilities, functional delay, developmental delay and traumatic brain injury.
- Complete evaluations for intellectual giftedness and assessed individuals suspected of meeting criteria for orthopedic impairment, deafness, hearing impairment, blindness, and visual impairment.
- Experienced with CARS-2, ASRS, GARS, ADOS-2, DAS-2 and Bayley-4.
School Psychology Intern
Department of Psychology; University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
08.1987 - 05.1988
- Worked with teachers to address behavioral and academic problems with students in the school setting; activities included conducting observations, interviewing, developing interventions, conducting and attending meetings and writing comprehensive psychoeducational reports with recommendations.
- Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational assessments with students across all grade levels and with varying disabilities.
- Provided individual, family and group counseling addressing social skills, emotional disturbance, divorce, grief and trauma.
Education
Education Specialist Degree
Memphis State University
Memphis, TN01-1987
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Memphis State University
Memphis, TN01-1987
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Memphis State University
Memphis, TN01-1985
Skills
- 36 years of full-time experience
- Senior Psychological Examiner (Tennessee Health Related Boards; Tennessee Department of Health)
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (National Association of School Psychologists)
- Professional License - School Psychologist PReK-12 (Tennessee Department of Education)
- Apprentice Special Group - School Psychologist PreK-12 (Tennessee Department of Education)
Timeline
School Psychologist
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.1987 - Current
School Psychology Intern
Department of Psychology; University of Memphis
08.1987 - 05.1988
Education Specialist Degree
Memphis State University
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Memphis State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Memphis State University