Melissa Carrasco
Helotes,TX
Summary
Experienced tester with over 12 years of testing experience in Texas public schools. Excellent reputation for solving problems, efficiency, thoroughness, and communicating effectively. Experience in accurate test administration, noting student behaviors, and test reconciling.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Educational Diagnostician
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2022 - Current
- Assists school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Selects, administers, and interprets appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Meets with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic needs.
Texas Certification Assessment Scorer
Pearson Scoring
San Antonio, Texas
07.2021 - Current
- Scores constructed response components of Texas Educational Diagnostician Certification Examination Program.
Seasonal Part-time State Testing Reconciler
Northside Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
03.2015 - Current
- Assists Testing and Evaluation Department during check-in of state testing materials for 80 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 11 high schools.
- Accurately counts total number of answer documents and checks for accuracy of coding on answer documents.
- Works directly with student testing specialist to help solve problems related to test document collection.
Seasonal Part-time Gifted and Talented Tester
Northside Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
10.2012 - Current
- Administers tests to students grades K-12 who are nominated for identification and possible placement into Gifted/Talented Program.
- Works cooperatively to administer tests to designated group of students with GT Testing Center and campus personnel.
- Hand scored and normed cognitive and achievement tests as needed.
- Quickly learned new skills, including use of Riverside Data Manager, to administer Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and Iowa Tests of Achievement.
Contract Dyslexia and Related Disorders Tester
Northside Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Worked cooperatively with district and campus professional staff to administer tests to assigned students.
- Administered, scored, and interpreted variety of assessments used in identification of dyslexia and related disorders.
- Completed all paperwork, including writing reports and attending 504 meetings, in timely fashion.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education (Diagnostics emphasis)
University of Texas-Permian Basin
2003
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies/History minor
Texas Tech University
05.1996
Skills
- Excellent group interaction and communication skills
- Proven adaptability to diverse personalities and cultures encountered in professional environment
- Always willing to aid others when possible
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Over 13 years experience working in public schools in various positions
- Basic clerical skills
Certification
Texas Educator Certificates: Educational Diagnostician (Gr PK-12) Elementary Self-Contained/History (Gr 1-8)
Timeline
Contract Educational Diagnostician
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2022 - Current
Texas Certification Assessment Scorer
Pearson Scoring
07.2021 - Current
Contract Dyslexia and Related Disorders Tester
Northside Independent School District
12.2019 - 01.2021
Seasonal Part-time State Testing Reconciler
Northside Independent School District
03.2015 - Current
Seasonal Part-time Gifted and Talented Tester
Northside Independent School District
10.2012 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education (Diagnostics emphasis)
University of Texas-Permian Basin
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies/History minor
Texas Tech University
Texas Educator Certificates: Educational Diagnostician (Gr PK-12) Elementary Self-Contained/History (Gr 1-8)
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