Peri Dragoo
Kingwood,Texas
Summary
Detail oriented Educational Diagnostician with over 15 years experience in the public school setting with success conducting comprehensive individual assessments. Equipped with strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Educational Diagnostician
Huffman ISD
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive educational assessments to identify students' learning needs and eligibility for special services.
- Analyzed data trends in student performance, informing recommendations for program improvements and resource allocation.
- Provided training and support to teachers on effective instructional strategies for accommodating students with disabilities.
- Implemented new assessment tools, enhancing accuracy in diagnosing learning disabilities among students across multiple campuses.
- Mentored junior diagnosticians, promoting professional development and adherence to ethical standards in educational diagnosis practices.
- Served as liaison between school staff, families, and outside service providers, coordinating efforts to maximize student success.
- Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to educational plans.
Educational Diagnostician
New Caney ISD
07.2013 - 06.2020
- Conducted comprehensive educational assessments to identify students' learning needs and eligibility for special services.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to student strengths and challenges.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss assessment results and intervention strategies for diverse learners.
- Provided training and support to teachers on effective instructional strategies for accommodating students with disabilities.
- Analyzed data trends in student performance, informing recommendations for program improvements and resource allocation.
- Implemented new assessment tools, enhancing accuracy in diagnosing learning disabilities among students across multiple campuses.
- Mentored junior diagnosticians, promoting professional development and adherence to ethical standards in educational diagnosis practices.
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Served as liaison between school staff, families, and outside service providers, coordinating efforts to maximize student success.
- Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to educational plans.
Educational Diagnostician
Humble ISD
07.2006 - 06.2013
- Conducted comprehensive educational assessments to identify students' learning needs and eligibility for special services.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to student strengths and challenges.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss assessment results and intervention strategies for diverse learners.
- Provided training and support to teachers on effective instructional strategies for accommodating students with disabilities.
- Analyzed data trends in student performance, informing recommendations for program improvements and resource allocation.
- Implemented new assessment tools, enhancing accuracy in diagnosing learning disabilities among students across multiple campuses.
- Mentored junior diagnosticians, promoting professional development and adherence to ethical standards in educational diagnosis practices.
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Served as liaison between school staff, families, and outside service providers, coordinating efforts to maximize student success.
- Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to educational plans.
- Successfully managed caseloads of 100 + students.
Education
M.Ed. - Special Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12-1983
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Skilled in managing tasks efficiently
- Strong concentration skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Skilled at prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
- Efficient typing skills
- Skilled in Word, Excel, and custom applications
- Independent initiative
- Effective at unsupervised projects
Timeline
Contract Educational Diagnostician
Huffman ISD
04.2021 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
New Caney ISD
07.2013 - 06.2020
Educational Diagnostician
Humble ISD
07.2006 - 06.2013
M.Ed. - Special Education
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Texas At Austin