Lisa Marie Coleman
Bellevue,Washington
Summary
Conditionally certified School Psychologist with dynamic interpersonal skills and expertise building collaborative relationships within multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to examining the cognitive, academic, and social-emotional development of students through a strengths based, holistic lens.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Lakeridge Elementary School: Mercer Island School District
2023.08 - Current
- Received School Psychology Conditional Certification in September 2023
- Administered and interpreted variety of Academic, Cognitive, and Behavioral assessment tools to determine eligibility
- Collaborated with educators and families to collect data, foster relationships, and support students with academic and behavioral challenges
- Acted as liaison between school personnel and outside agencies to ensure appropriate referrals and align goals for students
- Scheduled and facilitated Building Guidance Team, Eligibility, and Feedback meetings
- Led Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy counseling small groups for students
- Adhered to ethical and legal principles related to compliance and confidentiality
- Case Manager for all 504s: Scheduled meetings, synthesized data, consulted with teachers and families, determined 504 eligibility and managed existing 504 Plans.
Practicum Student
Seattle University: Mercer Island School District
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Administered and scored academic, cognitive, and behavioral assessments to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses
- Identified students’ learning barriers and helped teachers tailor interventions to support positive outcomes for impacted students
- Completed Behavior Intervention Case Study for student with significant emotional and behavioral challenges
- Edited evaluation reports for content and grammar
- Consulted with teachers and staff members during weekly team meetings.
Managing Director
Huntington Learning Center
2020.09 - 2021.12
- Developed personalized learning programs and curriculum-based assessments for students with unique learning challenges
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to align goals
- Highlighted students' strength. shared progress, and advocated for families during IEP meetings
- Trained, managed, and mentored staff of over 20 learning center tutors
- Facilitated monthly conferences to sell ongoing programs to existing customers.
ACT/SAT Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
2018.10 - 2020.09
- Employee of the Quarter – Q4 2019
- Instructed students in all academic subject areas specializing in Reading/Literacy support
- Analyzed diagnostic test scores to customize curriculum resulting in one of company’s largest increases in standardized test scores
- Excelled at boosting students' self confidence and development of critical thinking skills
- Edited internal company communications for Management
- Recruited 25+ new clients resulting in increased company morale
- Facilitated seamless transition to online-only instruction during COVID-19 pandemic
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Issaquah School District
2015.01 - 2020.01
- Aided teachers with curriculum strategies to enhance student learning
- Demonstrated flexibility by fulfilling same day and long-term assignments
- Worked 1:1 with students with unique cognitive and physical challenges
- Created inclusive educational activities during small group instruction.
Elementary School Teacher
St. Mary’s Catholic School
2000.08 - 2002.07
- Designed and introduced new, culturally responsive curriculum for middle school Language Arts program that promoted equity and empathy through variety of genres
- Established weekly communication cadence with parents that resulted in increased parental involvement and student agency
- Assessed student performance through progress monitoring, conferences, peer evaluation, and portfolios
- Launched after-school creative writing club for 15 middle school students
Education
Ed.S. in School Psychology -
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06.2024
M.A. – Secondary Education -
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC06.2002
B.A. – English and Communications/Film -
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame06.1998
Skills
- Data Collection & Evidence-based practices
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Academic & Behavioral Tiered Interventions
- Trauma-Informed Practices and Crisis Intervention
- Time Management & Multitasking Strengths
- Class design
- Multicultural Competence
- Functional Behavior Assessments
Timeline
School Psychologist
Lakeridge Elementary School: Mercer Island School District
2023.08 - Current
Practicum Student
Seattle University: Mercer Island School District
2022.08 - 2023.06
Managing Director
Huntington Learning Center
2020.09 - 2021.12
ACT/SAT Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
2018.10 - 2020.09
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Issaquah School District
2015.01 - 2020.01
Elementary School Teacher
St. Mary’s Catholic School
2000.08 - 2002.07
Ed.S. in School Psychology -
Seattle University
M.A. – Secondary Education -
Catholic University of America
B.A. – English and Communications/Film -
University of Notre Dame
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