Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Practicum Experience
Leadership and Certifications
References
Timeline
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Karli Kirchner

Cedar Falls,IA

Summary

School Psychologist Intern eager to work with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral and academic needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Assistant

University Of Northern Iowa
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Review IQ and academic assessments administered by first-year students in the School Psychology program
  • Support first-year students during scheduled study/practice times and provide feedback on student performance
  • Utilize time management skills to return assessments in a timely manner

Graduate Assistant

University Of Northern Iowa
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborate with faculty members on research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields
  • Enhance research quality by providing thorough literature reviews and data analysis support
  • Assist professors in the development of course materials to improve student understanding

Barista

Central Park Coffee
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Increase repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with customers
  • Contribute to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues

Movie Theater Employee

Temple Theater
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak movie seasons and special events,
  • Address customer concerns promptly, leading to timely resolutions and increased satisfaction levels

Education

Educational Specialist - School Psychology

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05.2024

Master of Arts - Education

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant, IA
04.2022

Skills

  • Evidence-Based Practices
  • Formal Evaluations
  • Data Collection
  • Mental Health Awareness

Practicum Experience

Practicum IV 01/2024 to 05/2024

AEA ,

  • Currently in progress


Practicum III 08/2023 to 12/2023

Keystone AEA , Dubuque, IA

  • Assist a practicing school psychologist in assessing students, collaborating with teachers and other school teams, and collecting data for student FBAs and BIPs
  • Gain independence in facilitating interviews, observations, and assessing students


Practicum II 01/2023 to 05/2023

Highland Elementary School, Waterloo, IA

  • Support a first-year preschool general education teacher one day a week
  • Gain insight into student behavior and how these may impact the student, teacher, peers, and classroom environment


Practicum I 08/2022 to 12/2022

Grant Wood AEA, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Gain an understanding of various observation techniques
  • Gain insight into a school psychologist's every day tasks, roles, and responsibilities


Undergraduate Internship 08/2021 to 12/2021

Great Prairie AEA , Burlington, IA

  • Shadow a school psychologist to develop a better understanding of their role
  • Help chart student data and sit in on IEP meetings

Leadership and Certifications

  • School Psychology Committee Representative, 08/2022 to Current
  • NASP PREPaRE Workshop 1, 07/2023
  • Behavioral Science Club President, 01/2021 to 04/2022
  • Leading Member of Green Bandana Project, 12/2020 to 04/2022

References

Kerri Clopton, Associate Professor

University of Northern Iowa

kerri.clopton@uni.edu / (319)-273-7940


Stephanie Schmitz, Associate Professor

University of Northern Iowa

stephanie.schmitz@uni.edu / (319)-273-7634


Cynthia Ehrlich, School Psychologist

Keystone AEA

cehrlich@aea1.k12.ia.us / (563)-556-3310

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

University Of Northern Iowa
08.2023 - 05.2024

Graduate Assistant

University Of Northern Iowa
08.2022 - 05.2023

Barista

Central Park Coffee
03.2021 - 06.2022

Movie Theater Employee

Temple Theater
01.2021 - 06.2022

Educational Specialist - School Psychology

University of Northern Iowa

Master of Arts - Education

University of Northern Iowa

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Iowa Wesleyan University
Karli Kirchner