Robin Sibert
School Psychologist
Kennedale,Tx
Summary
A dedicated School Psychologist eager to work with students, parents, and staff to create a positive academic environment and support academic, emotional, and behavioral growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead School Psychologist
Mansfield ISD
7 2023 - Current
- Collaborated with Coordinators, Leads, and Directors to determine School Psychologist needs.
- Provided department trainings to address evaluation needs, concerns, and updates.
- Lead Collaborative meeting among School Psychologists to address evaluation, needs, and supports.
- Established rules and procedures for the School Psychologists in district.
- Conducted Review Board meetings to support psychological assessments.
- Supported successful transitions for students entering or leaving the school community through effective communication and planning efforts.
- Supported School Psychologists in completing difficult evaluations.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Implemented targeted interventions for at-risk students that resulted in improved academic performance and emotional well-being outcomes.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
LSSP/School Psychologist
Mansfield ISD
8 2007 - 7 2023
- Perform school-based psychological evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services
- Provided consultation, recommendation, and treatment support to students, teachers, and administration
- Supported the transition process for students entering new educational settings, ensuring smooth integration and appropriate accommodations.
- Completed Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention plans to accurately address student’s behaviors in the classroom
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Put support systems in place in the classroom to assist with behavioral monitoring
- Developed social skills training programs to increase positive peer interactions and decrease instances of conflict among students.
- Conducted observations and gathered data to make accurate diagnosis and determine level as well as intensity of supports needed
- Provide assistances to teachers, staff, and students in self-contained classrooms for children with significant emotional and physical disabilities
- Provide counseling services to students who required therapeutic supports for academic success.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
Psychoeducational Evaluator (Part-Time)
Hill Psychological Services
2023.05 - Current
- Perform psycho-educational evaluation including Cognitive and Achievement evaluations
- Perform evaluations for children in CPS and Foster Care to determine mental health needs.
- Consult on school based evaluations to help streamline clinical evaluative processes.
Evaluator (Part-Time)
Kerwin Testing And Psychological Services
2015.08 - 2016.10
- Complete assessments for children in CPS custody and Foster Care to determine mental health needs and provide information to support teams.
Psychology Practicum Trainee
Cales Psychology
2006.09 - 2007.05
- Perform clinical and forensic assessments of children and adults ages 3 - 90 from diverse backgrounds that have been referred for evaluations for developmental, organic, pathological, work-related, and school based disorders as well as forensic evaluations
- Utilized various assessment instruments depending on the individual’s needs, level of development, and the scope of service
- Scoring of all instruments and the completion of an integrated report for each assessment
Psychology Practicum Trainee
Dallas County Juvenile Justice Center
2005.08 - 2006.08
- Perform court ordered clinical diagnostic evaluations with adolescent offenders ages 10 – 17
- Evaluations included various assessments mainly consisting of, K-BIT-2, WISC-III and IV, WRAT-3, TAT, MMPI-A, and Rorschach
- Worked with adolescents in a detention facility, minimum-security facility, and residential treatment facility
- Provided structured cognitive-behavioral individual and group therapy
- Collaborated with other trainees, psychologists, and staff to determine effective treatment plans for clients
- Participated in staffings and presented case evaluations to the staff consisting of probation officers, superintendents, psychologists, and substance/alcohol abuse counselors
- Supervision included weekly didactic training, individual and group supervision
Student Intern - Chief Intern
Child and Family Wellness Center
2000.01 - 2000.05
- Chosen for proven diligence and initiative to observe and facilitate psychological research conducted with children between the ages of three and five years
- Performed psychological, cognitive, and social assessments through the observance and study of elementary aged children both individually and while interacting with family members
- Attended and observed counseling sessions with trained psychologists and willing patients in efforts to enhance knowledge base of conversation initiation, patient/psychological interaction, and sporadic questioning
- Developed and implemented innovative observation tools designed to stimulate child subject’s curiosity and interaction
Education
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
Argosy University - Dallas
Dallas, TX 2002.08 - 2008.05
M.A. - Clinical Psychology
Argosy University - Dallas
Dallas, TX 2006.08 - 2006.05
B.A. - Psychology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 2000.08 - 2000.05
Skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Problem-solving aptitude
Parent-teacher collaboration
Organizational abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Intervention Planning
University Service And Teaching Experience
01/2000, 05/2000, Teacher’s Assistant, Hampton University, Hampton, VA, Introduction to Psychology, Adolph Brown, III, PsyD, Assisting professor with class activities and assignments, administering test modules, and serving as a guest lecturer once a week.
Professional Associations And Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- Texas Psychological Association
- Dallas/Fort Worth Association of School Psychologist
- Texas Association of School Psychologist
Presentations
11/2006, Texas Psychological Association Symposium, Carlos Diaz-Lazaro, PhD, Kelley Hayne, PsyD, Robin Sibert, BA, Maricela Rabago, MA, Jason Yu, MA, Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Graduate Psychology and Counseling Programs
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Psychoeducational Evaluator (Part-Time)
Hill Psychological Services
2023.05 - Current
Evaluator (Part-Time)
Kerwin Testing And Psychological Services
2015.08 - 2016.10
Psychology Practicum Trainee
Cales Psychology
2006.09 - 2007.05
M.A. - Clinical Psychology
Argosy University - Dallas
2006.08 - 2006.05
Psychology Practicum Trainee
Dallas County Juvenile Justice Center
2005.08 - 2006.08
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
Argosy University - Dallas
2002.08 - 2008.05
B.A. - Psychology
Hampton University
2000.08 - 2000.05
Student Intern - Chief Intern
Child and Family Wellness Center
2000.01 - 2000.05
Lead School Psychologist
Mansfield ISD
7 2023 - Current
LSSP/School Psychologist
Mansfield ISD
8 2007 - 7 2023