Mary Llanas
Wall,TX
Summary
Bilingual School Psychologist Intern and experienced Educational Diagnostician with 20+ years in education, specializing in psychoeducational assessment, counseling, consultation, and special education compliance. Demonstrates strong leadership in mentoring diagnosticians and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Anticipated School Psychology graduation: May 2026.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
Waller ISD
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct supervised cognitive, academic, adaptive, behavioral, and SEL assessments.
- Assist with counseling, crisis response, FBAs, BIPs, and teacher consultation.
- Present evaluation results and support ARD eligibility determinations.
- Collaborate with staff and families to promote student well-being and access to services.
Bilingual Educational Diagnostician (Lead Diagnostician)
Waller ISD
01.2013 - Current
- Mentor and train 16 diagnosticians in assessment, compliance, and reporting.
- Conduct bilingual psychoeducational evaluations districtwide.
- Coordinate ARDs, staffing meetings, and ensure all federal/state timelines are met.
- Partner with SPED Director on SPP compliance, Saturday testing, and contracted staff.
- Support LPAC/SPED processes and provide teacher training on Standards-Based IEPs.
Classroom Teacher (PK-4)
Waller ISD
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Delivered differentiated instruction and implemented IEPs and behavior supports.
- Monitored academic progress and supported bilingual/ESL learners.
Education
M.Ed. - School Psychology
University of Houston
05-2026
M.Ed. - Special Education (Educational Diagnostician)
Sam Houston State University
01-2013
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology (Bilingual Education)
Texas A&M University
01-2005
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Prairie View A&M University
01-2002
Skills
- Conduct supervised cognitive, academic, adaptive, behavioral assessments
- Assist with counseling, crisis response, FBAs, BIPs, and teacher consultation
- Present evaluation results and support ARD eligibility determinations
Certification
- Generalist (EC-4)
- Educational Diagnostician (EC-12)
- Bilingual Education Supplemental-Spanish (EC-4)
- Principal (EC-12)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
Waller ISD
01.2025 - Current
Bilingual Educational Diagnostician (Lead Diagnostician)
Waller ISD
01.2013 - Current
Classroom Teacher (PK-4)
Waller ISD
01.2002 - 01.2013
M.Ed. - School Psychology
University of Houston
M.Ed. - Special Education (Educational Diagnostician)
Sam Houston State University
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology (Bilingual Education)
Texas A&M University
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Prairie View A&M University