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Krista Rothwell
Castle Rock,WA
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Summary
Award-winning School Psychologist and Department Lead with a track record of enhancing district systems for compliance and improved student outcomes. Recognized for clinical expertise and mentorship, including the 2024 Secondary Excellence Award, demonstrating a commitment to collaborative excellence and impactful staff development.
Overview
2
Certifications
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Kelso School DistrictKelso, WA
School Psychologist/Department Lead
08.2009 - 08.2026
Job overview
- Appointed as School Psychologist Department Lead, overseeing team coordination, alignment of district practices, and clinical leadership across buildings.
- Spearheaded systemic behavioral initiatives as PBIS Lead and acted as a key member of the Systems Committee, designing cutting-edge district systems to ensure rigorous alignment with WAC and IDEA compliance while optimizing available resources for maximum student benefit.
- Designed and facilitated professional development trainings for special education staff and paraprofessionals to enhance skill development and compliance.
- Recipient of the 2024 Secondary Excellence Award for clinical expertise and secondary education outcomes.
- Co-authored the official District Special Education Manual to establish standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines district-wide.
- Led special education and MDT meetings across multiple sites, including Carrolls Elementary and Huntington Middle School.
- Conducted comprehensive psychological, cognitive, and socio-emotional evaluations to architect high-impact intervention strategies.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary teams, educators, and families to design, implement, and monitor targeted support plans.
- Supervised and mentored school psychology interns through clinical guidance and evaluation report reviews.
Groton Public SchoolGroton, CT
Home-Hospital Tutor
01.2009 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Delivered personalized daily tutoring at home by developing and implementing lessons based on individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate gradebooks through diligent management of grading procedures to track student progress.
Groton Public SchoolsGroton, CT
Substitute Teacher/Tutor
09.2008 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Delivered differentiated instruction in special education and general education classrooms, ensuring adherence to IEP accommodations for enhanced student engagement.
- Provided dedicated 1:1 academic and behavioral support for a high-functioning 8th-grade student with Autism to promote classroom integration and achievement.
- Participated in IEP meetings, providing observational data and insights that informed and improved individualized educational planning.
Groton Public SchoolsGroton, CT
Autism Preschool Teacher
06.2009 - 08.2009
Job overview
- Managed a summer session classroom of 8 preschool students with Autism, implementing discrete ABA trials and IEP-aligned multi-sensory lessons.
- Directed three instructional assistants to foster a structured, data-driven, and supportive classroom environment, ensuring effective educational delivery.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
Education
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WA
Master's of Education from Psychology
06-2009
Washington State UniversityVancouver, WA
Bachelors of Science from Psychology
06-2005
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Undergraduate Coursework from Pre-Medicine
06-2002
Lower Columbia College at LongviewLongview, WA
Associates of Arts Degree from Running Start Program
06-2001
Skills
- WAC and IDEA compliance
- Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations
- Functional behavioral assessments (FBAs)
- Behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
- Manifestation determination reviews
- PBIS framework implementation
- MDT meeting facilitation
- Policy and manual development
- Systems committee leadership
- Multi-site program coordination
- Clinical supervision and mentorship
- Certificated special education staff training
- Paraprofessional skill development training
- IEP online software proficiency
Certification
- NCSP - National Certified School Psychologist
- Professional Educational Staff Associate (ESA-Professional)-School Psychologist, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), 07/01/22- 06/30/28
Accomplishments
- 2024 Secondary Educator Excellence Award-Kelso School District
Timeline
School Psychologist/Department Lead
Kelso School District
08.2009 - 08.2026
Autism Preschool Teacher
Groton Public Schools
06.2009 - 08.2009
Home-Hospital Tutor
Groton Public School
01.2009 - 06.2009
Substitute Teacher/Tutor
Groton Public Schools
09.2008 - 06.2009
Central Washington University
Master's of Education from Psychology
Washington State University
Bachelors of Science from Psychology
University of Washington
Undergraduate Coursework from Pre-Medicine
Lower Columbia College at Longview
Associates of Arts Degree from Running Start Program