Monica Smart
Eunice,NM
Summary
Goal-oriented School Psychologist adept at psychoeducational assessment and behavioral support services in addition to planning and implementation of key supporting programs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Eunice Public Schools
Eunice, NM
8/1/2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments of student psychoeducational needs and provided recommendations for interventions.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
- Facilitated school-based meetings to discuss student IEPs and progress toward goals.
School Psychologist
Lea County Regional Educational Cooperative
Hobbs, NM
01.2021 - 05.2023
- School Psychological services across four districts
- Psychoeducational testing & report writing consistent with NM T.E.A.M & NASP ethical guidelines.
- Maintenance of student and special education records, confidential reports and behavioral data
- Behavioral assessment & intervention
School Psychologist
Soliant/Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos, NM
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Counseling services as a direct service provider in an elementary setting
- Behavior intervention including Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) & Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) development
- IEP team member
- Individual & Group counseling for students with Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
Education
Educational Specialist in School Psychology Ed.S - School Psychology
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05.1993
BA Psychology - Psychology, Art History, Religion
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA05.1990
Some College (No Degree) - Media Arts: Screenwriting/Playwriting (99/2000)
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Psychoeducational assessment
- Behavior analysis & intervention
- Departmental team player
- Special education data base proficiency
- Evidence-based practice
- Nationally Certified NASP #40910
- NM Level 3 Supervising Psychologist
- NM School Psychologist since 1994
Timeline
School Psychologist
Lea County Regional Educational Cooperative
01.2021 - 05.2023
School Psychologist
Soliant/Los Alamos Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2021
School Psychologist
Eunice Public Schools
8/1/2023 - Current
Educational Specialist in School Psychology Ed.S - School Psychology
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
BA Psychology - Psychology, Art History, Religion
Centenary College of Louisiana
Some College (No Degree) - Media Arts: Screenwriting/Playwriting (99/2000)
University of New Mexico