Julia Evans
Lufkin,TX
Summary
I have been working as an Educational Diagnostician for the past 7 years, and I have been serving as the Lead for the past year. I have experience in all levels/grades from early childhood to 12th grade. I have gained recognition as a Registered Professional Educational Diagnostician, which signifies that I am not satisfied simply to be competent, but that I strive for a higher degree of excellence. I am a highly dedicated and detail-oriented individual who strives for excellence in all aspects of my work. I possess strong leadership skills and am committed to providing high-quality services to students with disabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Lufkin ISD
Lufkin, TX
08.2017 - Current
Lead Diagnostician (2023-2024)
- All diagnostician responsibilities stated below in addition to:
- Mentored new diagnosticians and ARD managers
- Held weekly new staff trainings
- Developed and created a Special Services Hub with access to all important information and documents
Diagnostician (2018-2023)
- Facilitated ARD/IEP Meetings
- Ensured proper development of IEP
- Evaluated and Identified students with disabilities
Diagnostician Assistant (2017-2018)
- All diagnostician responsibilities stated above under the supervision of a mentor.
Field Supervisor to Diagnostician Candidates
Lamar University
Remote
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised Educational Diagnostician Candidates through grading assessment administration videos and providing feedback through virtual meetings.
ESY Assistant Principal
Lufkin ISD
Lufkin, TX
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Oversaw and coordinated day-to-day summer school activities catering specifically to students with special needs.
Special Education Life Skills Teacher
Lufkin ISD
Lufkin, TX
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Taught Fundamental Academics and Activities of Daily Living to students with various disabilities in grades 3-5.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs.
- Collected data and maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2014
Associate of Science -
Jacksonville College
Jacksonville, TX05-2011
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, TX06-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Dual Credit High School Courses
Navarro College
Corsicana, TXSkills
- Ability to administer and interpret various assessment tools to evaluate students' academic abilities, learning styles, and potential disabilities
- Experienced with a range of assessment tools, including but not limited to CTOPP, KABC, WISC, WPPSI, WJ, KTEA, TOWL, WIAT, and WRAT
- Proficient in reporting evaluation results in order to make data-driven decisions
- Possess clear and effective communication skills to communicate with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals involved in the educational process
- Committed to staying up-to-date on current research, educational trends, and Special Education Law and Legal Frameworks
- Strong organizational and time management skills in order to schedule responsibilities, meet all deadlines, and process paperwork effectively
- Familiar with relevant educational technologies and assessment tools such as ESPED, XBASS, and C-CEP
Accomplishments
- Special Services Employee of the Year 2020-2021
- Teacher of the Year runner-up 2016-2017
- Newcomer of the Year runner-up 2014-2015
- Honor Graduate- Cum Laude
Certification
- Registered Professional Educational Diagnostician #2026
- Field Supervisor 2023
- Educational Diagnostician Certification 2018
- Certified Teacher, Early Childhood-Grade 6 Generalist 2014
- Certified Teacher, EC-All level Special Education 2014
Memberships
- Member of Texas Educational Diagnosticians’ Association
Affiliations
- Volunteer/Buddy at Night to Shine prom experience for people with special needs, Lufkin, TX, February 2023
- Volunteer/Teacher for Action Special Needs Ministry at Harmony Hill Baptist Church, Lufkin, TX, July 2020-Present,
- Volunteer for Lufkin AMBUCS, creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities, Lufkin, TX, February 2015-2018
- Volunteer at Wayne D. Boshears Center for Exceptional Programs, Tyler, TX , Sep. 2013-Dec. 2013
- Internship with Livada Orphan Care, Targu Mures, Romania, June 2011-August 2011
Timeline
Field Supervisor to Diagnostician Candidates
Lamar University
08.2023 - Current
ESY Assistant Principal
Lufkin ISD
06.2023 - 06.2023
Educational Diagnostician
Lufkin ISD
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Life Skills Teacher
Lufkin ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Science -
Jacksonville College
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Some College (No Degree) - Dual Credit High School Courses
Navarro College
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