Laura Vosahlik
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced school psychologist specializing in team collaboration with educators and families to create supportive learning environments. Reliable and adaptable with a track record of supporting students and faculty. Recognized for collaborative approach and flexibility in dynamic settings, utilizing counseling and consultation skills to achieve positive results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Kids Count Therapy
07.2022 - Current
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
School Psychologist
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted comprehensive and timely educational evaluations that align to state guidelines
- Managed and lead Interdisciplinary Teams for up to 4 schools at a time
- Supervisision of an IU Practicum Student from the Urban Education Program
School Psychologist Administrator
MSD of Washington Township
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Lead professional learning communities with special education teams
- Served as Public Agency Representative in case conferences
- Monitored the compliance of all special education evaluations in two schools
- Conducted file reviews to help create improvement plans regarding district’s disproportionality
School Psychologist
MSD of Wayne Township
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Served as a school psychologist in a diverse setting serving the psychoeducational needs of preschool to high school age students, in both a traditional school setting as well as a specialized day program for students with more intensive behavioral and emotional needs.
- Lead Response to Intervention team, facilitating development of appropriate interventions
- Collaborated regularly with administrators, teachers, special education staff, and parents
- Assisted with Functional Behavior Assessments and the development of the Behavior Intervention Plan
- Co-facilitated social skills groups
- Provided professional development for staff on a variety of topics: Response to Intervention, Referral Process, Understanding Eligibility, Specific Learning Disability in the Classroom, Interventions, Understanding Trauma
- Supervised four Indiana University Practicum Students
- Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments to identify students' needs, facilitating tailored support plans.
- Streamlined referral processes for special education services, ensuring timely support for students with additional needs.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
School Psychology Intern
MSD of Wayne Township
08.2010 - 08.2011
Education
Behavior Management, English Composition
Indiana University Southeast
Richmond, INEd.S. - School Psychology
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2011
Master of Science - Educational Psychology, Counseling
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Child Development
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2008
Skills
- Positive behavior supports
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Trauma-informed practices
- Functional behavior assessments
- Academic intervention strategies
- Collaborative Problem-solving
Certification
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Timeline
School Psychologist
Kids Count Therapy
07.2022 - Current
School Psychologist
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2020 - 07.2022
School Psychologist Administrator
MSD of Washington Township
07.2019 - 07.2020
School Psychologist
MSD of Wayne Township
08.2011 - 06.2019
School Psychology Intern
MSD of Wayne Township
08.2010 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Educational Psychology, Counseling
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Child Development
Florida State University
Behavior Management, English Composition
Indiana University Southeast
Ed.S. - School Psychology
Indiana University
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