Mary Dooley
Peoria,IL
Summary
Dynamic School Psychologist with extensive experience at Dunlap Community School District 323, specializing in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and fostering positive relationships with students and families. Proven ability to implement effective interventions and support youth development, leveraging strong assessment skills and collaborative strategies to enhance student outcomes.
Dedicated School Counseling professional driven to aid youth in overcoming academic, social/mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and successes. Bringing 9 rewarding years of success in 5 educational settings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Dunlap Community School District 323
Dunlap, IL
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Performed individual and group counseling with Kindergarten- Fifth grade students.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
Academic Interventionist
St Jude Catholic Schools
Peoria, IL
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted faculty in securing materials to support instruction.
- Worked with small groups of students to provide research based Tier II and Tier III interventions.
- Developed activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance.
- Assisted classroom teachers in modifying classes and programs to verify compliance with IEPs and interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students' needs and tailor support strategies accordingly.
School Pyschologist
SEAPCO
Peoria Heights Public Schools 323
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Implemented prevention-oriented support groups for children with behavioral issues.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
School Psychologist
Wellesley Public Schools
Wellesley, MA
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Implemented prevention-oriented support groups for learning disabled students.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
School Psychologist-Temporary
Wilmington Public Schools
Wilmington, MA
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
School Psychologist
Framingham Public Schools
Framingham, MA
08.1995 - 06.1997
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
Education
State Certification - Group Facilitator For Family Support Group
National Alliance For Mental Illness(NAMI)
Springfield IL12-2025
Certificate - Mental Health- Addiction
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-2025
Certificate - Orton Gillingham Reading - Associates Level
University of Minnesota-Moorhead
Rochester,MN11-2023
CAGS - School Psychology
Tufts University
05-1995
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Tufts University
Medford, MA05-1994
Bachelor of Arts - English
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05-1985
Skills
- Individualized education programs
- Individual and family support
- Individual support
Affiliations
National Association of School Psychologists(NASP)
National Alliance for Mental Illness(NAMI)
Certification
- School Psychologist, State of Illinois, present-2029
- School Psychologist, State of Massachusetts, present-2028
- Orton Gillingham Associates level 2023-present
- iThirst Spiritual Companionship Certified 2025
Timeline
School Psychologist
Dunlap Community School District 323
09.2024 - 05.2025
Academic Interventionist
St Jude Catholic Schools
08.2023 - 12.2024
School Pyschologist
SEAPCO
08.2021 - 05.2023
School Psychologist-Temporary
Wilmington Public Schools
04.2019 - 06.2019
School Psychologist
Wellesley Public Schools
08.2018 - 02.2021
School Psychologist
Framingham Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1997
CAGS - School Psychology
Tufts University
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Tufts University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Boston College
State Certification - Group Facilitator For Family Support Group
National Alliance For Mental Illness(NAMI)
Certificate - Mental Health- Addiction
Seton Hall University
Certificate - Orton Gillingham Reading - Associates Level
University of Minnesota-Moorhead