ROBYN RIX
PUYALLUP,WA
Summary
Results-focused School Psychologist with 22 years of experience guiding student of all ages and functioning levels. Skilled at evaluations, blending collaborative problem-solving, educational planning, and student/family support. Proven success in implementing academic intervention strategies and special education compliance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Orting School District
Orting, WA
08.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Advocated for equitable access to educational opportunities by assessing potential accommodations or modifications required for diverse learners within the general education curriculum.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Supported the transition process for students entering new educational settings, ensuring smooth integration and appropriate accommodations.
- Contributed to increased graduation rates by identifying barriers to success and providing targeted support services for struggling students.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
School Psychologist
Federal Way Public School District
Federal Way, WA
08.2012 - 08.2017
School Psychologist
Bethel School District
Spanaway, WA
08.2008 - 08.2012
Contracted School Psychologist
Santa Rosa City Schools
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2007 - 06.2008
Contracted School Psychologist
Milpitas Unified School District
Milpitas, CA
01.2007 - 06.2007
Project Manager of Testing Development
Riverside Publishing
Rolling Meadows, IL
06.2005 - 01.2007
School Psychologist
Lakeland School District
Rathdrum, ID
08.2004 - 06.2005
School Psychologist
Shoreline School District
Shoreline, WA
08.2001 - 06.2004
School Psychologist Intern
Kent School District
Kent, WA
06.2000 - 06.2001
Substitute Teacher
Moscow School District
Moscow, ID
08.1998 - 06.2000
Education
Education Specialist - School Psychologist
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDMasters of Education - Counseling And Human Services
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDBachelor of Arts - Psychology And Secondary Education
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDAssociate of Arts - Elementary Education
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, IDSkills
- Behavior supports
- Academic intervention strategies
- Solutions-focused
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Psychoeducational evaluations
- Individual and family support
- Special Education compliance
- Multicultural competence
- Positive, goal oriented thinker
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of differential learning
Accomplishments
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Certification
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist
- Washington ESA School Psychologist Certification
- Washington ESA School Certification
- Washington Secondary Education 6th-12th Certification in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology
Timeline
School Psychologist
Orting School District
08.2017 - Current
School Psychologist
Federal Way Public School District
08.2012 - 08.2017
School Psychologist
Bethel School District
08.2008 - 08.2012
Contracted School Psychologist
Santa Rosa City Schools
08.2007 - 06.2008
Contracted School Psychologist
Milpitas Unified School District
01.2007 - 06.2007
Project Manager of Testing Development
Riverside Publishing
06.2005 - 01.2007
School Psychologist
Lakeland School District
08.2004 - 06.2005
School Psychologist
Shoreline School District
08.2001 - 06.2004
School Psychologist Intern
Kent School District
06.2000 - 06.2001
Substitute Teacher
Moscow School District
08.1998 - 06.2000
Education Specialist - School Psychologist
University of Idaho
Masters of Education - Counseling And Human Services
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Secondary Education
University of Idaho
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
North Idaho College