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JUDITH MEININGER

Bloomfield Hills,MI

Summary

Versatile and dedicated School Psychologist who is highly skilled in assessment and intervention techniques to optimize student learning and progress. Experienced collaborator with a highly organized manner that promotes professionalism and excellence in special education team performance. Highly motivated and successful with helping students cope with academic and social pressures. Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship building skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Assessment and Data Outcome Coordinator

Beyond Basics
Southfield, MI
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and development of assessment policies and procedures.
  • Scheduled assessment plans for onboarding schools
  • Managed team of assessment professionals
  • Coordinated and developed assessment procedures and data reporting requirements
  • Monitored assessment data and initiated outcome data analysis
  • Promoted and facilitated team communication and collaboration
  • Designed and implemented new training initiatives for team with continuing professional support

School Psychologist - Substitute

Birmingham Public School System
Birmingham Public School System, MI
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Completed all initial and re-evaluations of students in the Elementary and Middle school settings
  • Participated in multi-disciplinary meetings to identify at-risk students
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Collaborated with special education staff to determine and implement appropriate and effective interventions for students experiencing difficulties in school.
  • Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
  • Facilitated constructive and regular communications between educators and parents.

School Psychologist

Troy School District
Troy School District
07.2017 - 06.2020
  • 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.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.

School Psychologist

Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ann Arbor Public School System, Michigan
11.2015 - 02.2016

*Contract position with Soliant Health

School Psychologist

Grosse Pointe Public School System
Grosse Pointe, MI
02.2016 - 06.2016

.*Contract position with Soliant Health

Religious Education teacher

Holy Name Catholic Church
Birmingham, MI
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Developed lesson plans weekly to facilitate instruction across a broad array of learning needs
  • Created mastery based learning assessments to monitor progress throughout the year
  • Maintained an interactive classroom setting

Mentor

Winning Futures
Warren, MI
10.2011 - 05.2014
  • Worked with freshman and senior students in need of additional support through the Winning Futures curriculum
  • Detailed guidance regarding goal setting and attainment through planning and follow through
  • Direct instruction in collaboration and team exercises to facilitate team success
  • Offered career guidance.

School Psychologist

Grosse Pointe Public School System
Grosse Pointe, MI
08.2006 - 06.2011
  • 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.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Implemented prevention-oriented support groups for students in an at-risk population
  • Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
  • 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 educational planning.

Anesthesia Specialist

Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park, IL
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Sales position responsible for promotion of anesthesia product line with a specific focus on pediatric anesthesia.
  • Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for account management
  • Developed and maintained long-term relationships with hospital administrators and staff in major hospital markets in Detroit, Toledo, Ann Arbor and Saginaw, MI.

Electronic Drug Delivery Specialist

Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park, IL
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Sales position for infusion device placement, installation and clinical support in hospital patient care areas with specific expertise in Critical Care and Operating Room practice.
  • Listened attentively to client feedback and worked with product development team to introduce drug delivery systems and practice to meet their needs.
  • Effectively planned and implemented conversions of several large hospital systems.
  • Researched and customized service proposals for clients.

Clinical consultant

Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park, IL
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Responsible for clinical assessment of nursing practice in large hospital systems throughout Michigan and Northern Ohio
  • Nurse Consultant for Practice Improvement initiatives within hospital system.
  • Sales staff support and reference for application and placement of a variety of infusion device products within clinical care areas.
  • Developed and proposed solutions for making positive improvements to operational and patient care strategies.

Registered Nurse

Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, MI
06.1986 - 11.1991
  • Staff nurse in the Thoracic Intensive Care unit 
  • Staff nurse in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Education

Specialst Degree in School Psychology - School Psychology

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
2006

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing
Detroit, MI
1986

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
1984

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Strong verbal communication abilities
  • Conflict resolution
  • Highly organized
  • Team leadership
  • Process implementation
  • Excellent assessment and problem analysis skills

Timeline

School Psychologist - Substitute

Birmingham Public School System
10.2021 - 06.2022

Assessment and Data Outcome Coordinator

Beyond Basics
07.2021 - 02.2022

School Psychologist

Troy School District
07.2017 - 06.2020

School Psychologist

Grosse Pointe Public School System
02.2016 - 06.2016

School Psychologist

Ann Arbor Public Schools
11.2015 - 02.2016

Religious Education teacher

Holy Name Catholic Church
01.2012 - 01.2016

Mentor

Winning Futures
10.2011 - 05.2014

School Psychologist

Grosse Pointe Public School System
08.2006 - 06.2011

Anesthesia Specialist

Abbott Laboratories
01.1994 - 01.1996

Electronic Drug Delivery Specialist

Abbott Laboratories
01.1992 - 01.1994

Clinical consultant

Abbott Laboratories
01.1991 - 01.1992

Registered Nurse

Henry Ford Health System
06.1986 - 11.1991

Specialst Degree in School Psychology - School Psychology

University of Detroit Mercy

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Michigan State University