Rachael Cole
Erie,CO
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students.
- Improved student progress by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Implemented research -based behavioral interventions for special education students.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Facilitated group and individual counseling sessions, promoting positive social skills within a SEL framework.
- Collaborated with special education team, school administrators and families in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Conducted standardized assessments to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Observed students in classroom and unstructured settings.
- Promoted the social-emotional learning of students using CASEL standards.
School Psychologist
Westminster Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2019
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Implemented social skills training programs to increase positive peer interactions and decrease instances of conflict among students.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
Professional Research Assistant
University Of Colorado At Boulder
06.1998 - 07.2004
- Collected data for a longitudinal twin research study investigating the genetic basis for learning disabilities and ADHD.
- Administered standardized tests to twins in the areas of academic, cognitive ability, and behavior.
- Served as a liason between families and the research team to facilitate ongoing participation.
- Interviewed families regarding their literacy and educational background.
- Collected DNA from families for research purposes.
- Participated in regular training sessions to continuously update knowledge in the area of behavioral genetics.
Education
Educational Specialist - School Psychology
University of Colorado
Denver, CO05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.1993
Skills
- Intervention Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Restorative justice practices
- Individual and family support
- Crisis Intervention
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Trauma-Informed Practices
Timeline
School Psychologist
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
08.2019 - Current
School Psychologist
Westminster Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2019
Professional Research Assistant
University Of Colorado At Boulder
06.1998 - 07.2004
Educational Specialist - School Psychology
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ithaca College
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