Joellen Withey
Spokane,WA
Summary
School Psychologist motivated to support student educational, behavioral and emotional needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Hello Hero
Quilcene, WA
08.2023 - Current
- I am a virtual school psychologist for Pearl (Partnership for Excellence in Alternative Remote Learning) within the Quilcene School District.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to determine student strengths and vulnerabilities, in effort to determine whether special education testing is appropriate.
- Educate families about available resources that can help meet their children's needs both inside and outside the classroom environment (Noting that these student's "classrooms" are within the home environment and their caregivers are their instructors).
- Conduct psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior in a virtual format.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
- Interpreted and reported test results and discussed data with parents, teachers and caregivers via zoom/virtually.
- Scheduled evaluation meetings with parents and appropriate district staff members.
School Psychologist
Maxim Healthcare
Lakewood, WA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Employed by Maxim Healthcare, but worked directly at Clover Park School District (Thomas Middle School). Meetings, collaborations and testing was primarily conducted in a virtual format, however, I went into the physical building at least two times per month to conduct evaluations, observations and collaborate with the staff.
- Actively engaged in professional development activities such as attending conferences or taking continuing education courses.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling evaluation meetings or completing paperwork related to students.
- Assisted in development of behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior. Mostly completed in a virtual format.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
- Collaborated with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Met with parents and teachers to learn more about students under evaluation.
School Psychologist
VocoVision
Lakewood, WA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Met with parents and teachers virtually to learn more about students under evaluation.
- Watched students interact in academic and social situations virtually.
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Administered and evaluated psychological tests via teletherapy format.
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
Career Transition Specialist
Dynamic Educational Systems INC.
Seattle, WA
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with individuals to complete application documents for relevant vocations.
- Maintained comprehensive database and file systems of supporting document, test scores and history information.
- Placed individuals in jobs based on skills, abilities and interests.
Independent Contractor
Finding Forever Homes
Spokane, WA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
- Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Reviewed the requirements for home studies for potential adoptive families.
School Psychologist
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Evaluated student cognitive abilities and academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing standardized testing instruments.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Met with parents and teachers to learn more about students under evaluation.
- Cultivated strong student, parent, faculty and community relationships.
- Facilitated student study team meetings to determine specific student needs.
- Attended training courses and school psychology conferences to stay abreast of latest policies.
School Psychologist
Central Valley School District
Spokane Valley, WA
11.2009 - 09.2013
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations, including curriculum based measurement, dynamic assessment, and standardized assessment.
- Developed and evaluated behavior intervention plans/ contributed to IEP development for children with learning, language and social-emotional disabilities.
- Referred students and parents to appropriate programs and community agencies to assist with further development.
- Collaborated with special education team members as a Child Study Team member, to determine appropriate and beneficial testing and evaluation methods.
- Provided special education policy information trainings to fellow staff members.
School Psychologist Intern
West Valley School District
Spokane Valley, WA
08.2008 - 10.2009
- Performed cognitive, functional behavioral and sexuality psychological assessments and evaluation for people with developmental disabilities.
- Documented assessment results thoroughly and promptly and recognized that results can affect individual's eligibility for services and opportunities.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for students in grades K-5.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Provided consultation to parents and teachers on learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
- Counseled children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA08.2009
Associate of Science - Counseling, Educational, Developmental Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Requirements For Associates Degree
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WASome College (No Degree) - Psychology
Whitworth College
Spokane, WASkills
- Requirements Gathering
- Data Management
- Microsoft Office
- Relationship Building
- Data Collection
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Suicide Prevention
- Response to Intervention Training
- Confidential Services
Affiliations
Currently the preschool parent representative at the neighborhood school.
Provided assistance to the lead preschool teacher at Cascade Christian School.
Actively involved with children of all ages, mostly involving childcare at various childcare facilities prior to attending college.
References
- Brenda Vandouris
School Psychologist at East Valley School District, Spokane Valley, WA
Email: vandourisb@evsd.org
Phone: 509-241-5764
- Melissa Porter
School Counselor at Tacoma Public School District, Tacoma, WA
Email: mporter@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Phone: 253-948-7815
-Marc Hamilton
Retired School Psychologist (School Psychology supervisor)
West Valley School District, Spokane Valley, WA
Email: mchamilton49@gmail.com
Phone: 509-601-4080
Timeline
School Psychologist
Hello Hero
08.2023 - Current
School Psychologist
Maxim Healthcare
08.2023 - 06.2024
School Psychologist
VocoVision
08.2022 - 06.2023
Career Transition Specialist
Dynamic Educational Systems INC.
04.2022 - 08.2022
Independent Contractor
Finding Forever Homes
01.2022 - 03.2022
School Psychologist
Tacoma Public Schools
01.2014 - 08.2016
School Psychologist
Central Valley School District
11.2009 - 09.2013
School Psychologist Intern
West Valley School District
08.2008 - 10.2009
Master of Science - School Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Associate of Science - Counseling, Educational, Developmental Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Requirements For Associates Degree
Tacoma Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Whitworth College