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Malia Bollinger
Cleburne,TX
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Summary
Results-driven Educational Diagnostician with expertise in assessment interpretation, IEP development, and early intervention strategies. Committed to enhancing student progress through data analysis and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Cleburne ISD
Cleburne, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive educational assessments to identify student learning needs.
- Experienced in the elementary and secondary campuses
- Developed individualized education plans in collaboration with teachers and parents.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on assessment interpretation and intervention strategies.
- Analyzed test data to inform instructional practices and support student progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive assessments for students with diverse needs.
- Maintained detailed documentation of student progress over time, ensuring accurate records were available for future planning purposes.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Coordinated with district employees to schedule ARD meetings for the entire year for Speech-Only and Multi-Disability students
- Provided ARD meeting invitations to parents
- Scheduled informed consent meetings for parents to begin the referral process
- Met timelines for Annual and Initial ARD's, Evaluations, and Transfers
- Provided detailed feedback to parents, staff, and students
Elementary Teacher
Cleburne ISD
Cleburne, TX
02.2014 - 04.2021
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student engagement and collaboration.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments to tailor instruction effectively.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance learning experiences and student interaction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects enhancing critical thinking skills.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Special Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2008
Skills
- Assessment interpretation
- Early intervention strategies
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Progress monitoring
- IEP compliance
- Report writing
- Data interpretation
- Individualized education plan development
- Transition planning
- Occupational therapy collaboration
- Intellectual disability assessment
Certification
- Licensed Educational Diagnostician - 2026-2029
- Certified Special Education Teacher, -2026-2029
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Cleburne ISD
04.2021 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Cleburne ISD
02.2014 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Educational Special Education
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of North Texas