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PATRICE SPICER

Terrell,TX

Summary


Knowledgeable Educational Diagnostician with seven years experience in assessment and identifying students' educational needs. Skilled at creating tailored intervention plans that support academic success. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with educators and parents to ensure optimal learning environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Diagnostician EE-Kindergarten

Kaufman Independent School District
07.2022 - Current

Full Service Diagnostician

  • Oversee Child Find
  • Provide support for three ECSE Units
  • Selected, administered, and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
  • Analyze and interpret data in a friendly manner for parents and staff
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team and parents to develop comprehensive assessments for students with diverse needs.
  • Participate in transition meetings with the Early Childhood Intervention program.
  • ARD Facilitator
  • Responsible for Early Childhood Outcome Summary data (SPP7) and accurate record keeping
  • Expanded knowledge of current research trends through ongoing professional development opportunities, better informing assessment practices.
  • Presented findings through professional learning communities, contributing to a greater understanding of best practices among peers.

Educational Diagnostician

Forney Independent School District
08.2020 - 06.2022

Full Service Diagnostician- Multiple campuses

  • Standard evaluation practices using Cross Battery Assessment
  • Conducted Formal Consent Meetings (R.E.E.D) with parents, teachers, and administrators
  • ARD Facilitator
  • Served as liaison between school staff, families, and outside service providers, coordinating efforts to maximize student success.
  • Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
  • Mentored teachers in effective differentiation techniques, resulting in more inclusive classroom environments.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop standards based IEP

Educational Diagnostician

South Elementary, Lamesa Independent School District
08.2018 - 08.2020

Full Service Diagnostician EE-2nd Grade

Resource and Inclusion Teacher

Lubbock Independent School District
08.2013 - 06.2018

Special Education Case Manger K-5

  • Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
  • Increased student understanding by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques and incorporating diverse learning materials.
  • Assessed individual student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional methods as needed for maximum growth potential.

Dyslexia Interventionist

Lubbock Independent School District
08.2010 - 05.2013

Dyslexia Interventionist

Trained at Scottish Rite in Take Flight Curriculum

  • Reduced learning gaps in dyslexic students by providing consistent progress monitoring and data-driven instruction adjustments.
  • Employed variety of multisensory instructional techniques and to meet needs and capabilities of assigned dyslexic students.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Reading First Coach

Lubbock Independent School District
08.2007 - 06.2010

Instructional Reading Coach Grades K-3

Classroom Teacher

Lubbock Indepedent School District
08.2005 - 05.2007

Education

Master of Special Education - Educational Diagnostics

Wayland Baptist University
Lubbock, TX
01.2018

Certification - Educational Administration

Wayland Baptist University
Lubbock, TX
02.2009

Master of Education - Language and Literacy

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.2001

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis in Elementary Education

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
12.1999

Skills

  • C-SEP Trained (Basic and Advanced)
  • Autism Circuit Trained Year 1 Completed
  • Trained to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments
  • Early intervention strategies
  • Collaboration with private schools
  • Collaboration with Early Childhood Intervention
  • Embrace Software for Special Education
  • SuccessEd

Certification

  • Educational Diagnostician EC-12
  • Principal EC-12
  • Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-6
  • Special Education Supplemental EC-12
  • Master Reading Teacher Certification
  • Certified Reading Specialist EC-12
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

  • Trained in C-SEP 2022, 2024
  • Trained in Cross Battery X-Bass 2019
  • Member District Inclusion Advisory Council, 2015-2018
  • Campus Academic Leader, 2014-2017
  • Assistant Campus Testing Coordinator, Wheelock Elementary, 2014-2016
  • Member of District Wide Educational Improvement Council, 2009-2010
  • Date Grant Value Added Committee Member, 2010-2011
  • Student Support Team Leader, 2007-2010

Timeline

Educational Diagnostician EE-Kindergarten

Kaufman Independent School District
07.2022 - Current

Educational Diagnostician

Forney Independent School District
08.2020 - 06.2022

Educational Diagnostician

South Elementary, Lamesa Independent School District
08.2018 - 08.2020

Resource and Inclusion Teacher

Lubbock Independent School District
08.2013 - 06.2018

Dyslexia Interventionist

Lubbock Independent School District
08.2010 - 05.2013

Reading First Coach

Lubbock Independent School District
08.2007 - 06.2010

Classroom Teacher

Lubbock Indepedent School District
08.2005 - 05.2007

Master of Special Education - Educational Diagnostics

Wayland Baptist University

Certification - Educational Administration

Wayland Baptist University

Master of Education - Language and Literacy

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis in Elementary Education

Lubbock Christian University