Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
references
Certification
Work Preference
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John Reilly

School Psychologist
Pecatonica,Illinois

Summary

Accomplished School Psychologist with a proven track record at Freeport, IL District 145, enhancing student well-being through comprehensive assessments and tailored intervention plans. Expert in Functional Behavior Assessments and fostering positive behavior supports, significantly improving classroom dynamics and student outcomes. Skilled in collaborative problem-solving and intervention planning, demonstrating a strong commitment to ethical practices and confidentiality. School Psychologist eager to work with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral and academic needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Psychologist

Freeport, IL District 145
03.2017 - Current
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Provided professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
  • Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
  • Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
  • Utilized research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.

School Psychologist

Rockford, Il ISD
08.2005 - 02.2012
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
  • Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
  • Observed students in classroom and play environments.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Utilized research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies.
  • Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Psychology

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
05.1991

Skills

  • Positive Behavior Supports
  • Functional Behavior Assessments
  • Academic Intervention Strategies
  • Solutions-focused
  • Psychoeducational Evaluation
  • Response to Intervention
  • Intervention Planning

references

Principal

Phone: 815-232-0610

Jennifer Dejong

1386 South kiwanis Drive

Freeport, IL.

61032


Special Education Coordinator

Phone: 815-801-0850

Karleen Budenz

2223 Farmdale Lane

Freeport, Il. 

61032


Principal

Phone: 815-232-0490

Stacey Kleindl

1401 South Blackhawk Avenue

Freeport, IL.  

61032



Certification

  • Licensed School Psychologist in Illinois
  • Professional Educator License


Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Company Culture

Interests

Golf

Reading

Farmers Market

Accomplishments

Have four articles published in the area of joint attention.

Timeline

School Psychologist

Freeport, IL District 145
03.2017 - Current

School Psychologist

Rockford, Il ISD
08.2005 - 02.2012

Master of Science - Educational Psychology

Baylor University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Abilene Christian University
John ReillySchool Psychologist