Kelly Wise
Cedar Rapids,US
Summary
School psychologist with expertise in behavioral and academic assessment and consultation. Demonstrated success in creating intervention plans and facilitating social skills groups. Proficient in program evaluation and communication, achieving positive outcomes for students with diverse needs. Committed to improving educational experiences through trauma-informed care.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Grant Wood AEA
Cedar Rapids, US
01.1997 - 06.2025
- Supported elementary and middle school magnet schools and a treatment program for juvenile sex offenders
- Member of Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Team and Transition Cadre
- Published "Your Executive Functioning Coach", a monthly e-newsletter
- Completed Functional Behavior Assessments and developed behavior intervention plans
- Integrated technology into services for students with special education
- Developed academic intervention plans
- Benchmarked elementary students three times a year using DIBELS, CBM math, and writing probes
- Provided consultation services to parents, teachers, principals, and superintendents
- Assisted a rural school district in developing a special education service delivery plan
- Lead study-skills and social-skills groups for students
- Co-taught elementary reading in a rural school district with a licensed teacher
- Served four years as a discipline representative on an agency-wide planning team
- Developed and presented workshops per agency and school request
School Psychologist
AEA 267
Cedar Falls, US
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Completed psychoeducational evaluations on students
- Wrote integrated reports with academic and behavioral recommendations
- Provided consultation services to teachers and administrators
- Participated in student problem-solving meetings
- Lead social skills groups for behavior focus students
Program Manager
Options of Linn County
Cedar Rapids, US
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Supervised a staff of 6 direct care staff
- Wrote vocational plans for clients in a sheltered workshop setting
Psychometrician
Owen Duffy and Associates
Iowa City, US
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Administered and scored the MMPI
- Completed psychosocial histories on all new clients
- Co-lead a Women's Issues group with a licensed social worker
RN
St. Luke's Adolescent Center
Cedar Rapids, US
01.1988 - 01.1994
- Led therapeutic groups
- Developed nursing care plans for assigned clients
- Administered medication
- Supervised psych techs
RN
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids, US
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Monitored and provided direct care to critically ill clients
- Developed nursing care plans
- Medication nurse for the Code Blue Team
Mental Health Technician
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids, US
01.1985 - 01.1987
- Co-lead groups with a registered nurse
- Monitored the safety of clients in a locked psychiatric unit
Behavioral Counselor
NutriSystem
Cedar Rapids, US
01.1983 - 01.1984
- Lead groups teaching clients behavioral strategies to facilitate weight loss.
Education
PH.D. - School Psychology
The University of Iowa
01.2015
ADMINISTRATOR/EVALUATOR APPROVAL ENDORSEMENT - Education Leadership
Drake
01.2002
ED.S. - School Psychology
The University of Iowa
01.1994
B.S.N. - Nursing
Coe College
01.1987
B.S. - Psychology
Truman State University
01.1983
Skills
- Program Evaluation
- Executive Functioning
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Autism
- Transition Planning
- Behavioral Assessment
- Supervision
- Learning Disabilities
- Data Analysis
- Assessment
- Communication
- Consultation
- Case Management
- K-12 Education
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Cultural Competency
Languages
English, Native
Additional Information
School Psychology Endorsement Iowa, PEL with School Psychology Illinois, School Psychology Arizona, Registered Nurse Iowa, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, 1987
Affiliations
Founder & Content Creator – Dr. Wise Breaks It Down (DWBID) | 2025
- Developed and manage an educational communications platform translating complex psychological, educational, and health concepts into accessible, actionable resources for parents, educators, and community stakeholders.
Online Community Moderator: Moderates a statewide IPERS information board, translating complex retirement system policies into clear, audience-appropriate language for thousands of members.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Psychologist
Grant Wood AEA
01.1997 - 06.2025
School Psychologist
AEA 267
01.1995 - 01.1997
Program Manager
Options of Linn County
01.1994 - 01.1995
Psychometrician
Owen Duffy and Associates
01.1992 - 01.1994
RN
St. Luke's Adolescent Center
01.1988 - 01.1994
RN
Mercy Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1988
Mental Health Technician
St. Luke's Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1987
Behavioral Counselor
NutriSystem
01.1983 - 01.1984
PH.D. - School Psychology
The University of Iowa
ADMINISTRATOR/EVALUATOR APPROVAL ENDORSEMENT - Education Leadership
Drake
ED.S. - School Psychology
The University of Iowa
B.S.N. - Nursing
Coe College
B.S. - Psychology
Truman State University
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