MICHELLE GIOVANOLA
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Specialist in School Psychology knowledgeable about the RTI pre-referral process, evaluation, and collaboration. Offering 25+ years of experience with diverse student and parent communities. Demonstrated track record of success within multi-disciplinary teams providing collaborative and solution-focused outcomes for students in preschool to adult transition.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Comal Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students' unique learning and emotional/behavioral needs.
- Provide professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to the identification of various special education eligibility categories.
- Consistently meet evaluation timelines within the confines of a rigorous evaluation caseload between two elementary campuses.
- Mentor first year Educational Diagnosticians.
School Psychologist
Renton School District
04.2002 - 06.2022
- Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments.
- Lead weekly Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team meetings.
- Collaborate with educators, parents and external professionals regarding students.
- Oversee Child Find Screening process at district's early learning center.
- Collaborate to complete Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Participate on district Special Education Advisory Committee
- Led team of 18 district psychologists from 2012 to 2020.
- Facilitated weekly consultation meetings with district psychology team to problem-solve difficult student cases.
- Completed manifestation determination meetings.
School Psychologist
Mount Diablo Unified School District
09.1998 - 02.2001
- Conducted psycho-educational evaluations.
- Led Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team meetings.
- Led staff training and development regarding childhood disorders and special education processes.
School Psychologist
Oak Grove School District
09.1992 - 06.1998
- Provided psycho-educational assessment and counseling services at elementary and intermediate school levels.
- Developed 504 Accommodation Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Provided consultation to staff, parents, and administrators regarding toddlers, children, and adolescents.
- Led staff training and development regarding childhood disorders.
- Facilitated Tier 2 primary intervention program.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
California State University, Hayward
Hayward, CA03.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of California, Davis
Davis, CA06.1989
Skills
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Trauma Informed Practice
- Organization
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Toddler, Youth and Adolescent Development
- Individual and family support
Accomplishments
- 2022-2023 Recipient of a Comal ISD Campus 590 Award for going the extra mile for staff and students.
- 2016 Recipient of the Washington State Association of School Psychologists Supervision and Consultation Award.
Certification
- ESA Certificate, School Psychology, Washington State
- Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, Texas
Timeline
School Psychologist
Comal Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
School Psychologist
Renton School District
04.2002 - 06.2022
School Psychologist
Mount Diablo Unified School District
09.1998 - 02.2001
School Psychologist
Oak Grove School District
09.1992 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Counseling
California State University, Hayward
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of California, Davis
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