Dedicated school psychologist with expertise in psychoeducational evaluation and intervention planning. Committed to enhancing student well-being through effective collaboration and tailored support strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School-psychologist
Athens City Schools
Athens TN
07.2009 - Current
Conducted psychological assessments to identify student needs and inform intervention strategies.
Participated in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and IEP meetings to collaborate with educators and parents.
Assisted with school staff to create a positive learning environment through targeted interventions.
Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
Analyzed data from assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and enhance service delivery outcomes.
Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
1st Grade Teacher
Nolan Elementary School
Chattanooga, TN
08.2003 - 05.2007
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction accordingly.
Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs and educational goals.
Education
Specialist in Education - Advanced Educational Practice
University Of TN
Chattanooga, TN
12-2007
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of TN
Knoxville, TN
08-2002
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
University of TN
Knoxville, TN
05-1999
Skills
Positive behavior supports
Academic intervention strategies
Psychoeducational evaluation
Intervention planning
Verbal and written communication
IEP compliance
Classroom observations
Learning disability identification
Formal evaluations
Collaborative Problem-solving
Timeline
School-psychologist
Athens City Schools
07.2009 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Nolan Elementary School
08.2003 - 05.2007
Specialist in Education - Advanced Educational Practice