Ryann King
Nashville,TN
Summary
Results-driven School Psychologist with a strong record in K-12 psychological services, specializing in psychoeducational assessment and crisis intervention. Proven ability to implement data-driven decision-making and culturally responsive practices, significantly improving academic and behavioral outcomes for students. Collaborative leader in developing Section 504 Service Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Clarksville Montgomery County Schools System
Clarksville, TN
10.2021 - Current
- Experience working at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels.
- Currently assigned a middle school and a high school.
School Psychologist
Metropolitan Nashville Public School
Nashville, TN
08.2014 - 09.2021
- Experience working at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels.
School Psychologist
Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Winston Salem, North Carolina
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Assigned to 3 elementary schools to perform school psychology duties.
Freshmen Academic Success Coach
NC A&T State University Honors Department
Greensboro, North Carolina
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Mentored and provided academic support to college freshmen in order to help raise the retention rate among freshmen at the university.
Summer Research Intern
Virginia Tech Child Study Center
Blacksburg, Virginia
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Conducted and presented secondary data analysis identifying moderators influencing relationship between overprotective parenting and childhood anxiety, enhancing understanding of key psychological factors.
- Performed data entry and coded Behavioral Avoidance Tests in SPSS, supporting analysis of behavioral responses in research.
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05-2021
Specialist of Education -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2012
Master of Arts -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12-2011
Bachelor of Arts -
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC05-2009
Skills
- Psychoeducational assessment
- IEP compliance
- Special education compliance
- Crisis intervention
- Intervention & Support
- Evidence-based practices
- Data Analysis
- Educational law compliance
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Effective communication
Workshops Presentations
- Components of Effective Summer Reading Interventions, King, R., 05/01/12
- Potential Moderators in the Relationship between Overprotective Parents and Childhood Anxiety, King, R., Ollendick, T., & Glover, M., 08/01/08
Activities
- Supervised a school psychology practicum student during the 2025-2026 school year.
- Served as the lead school psychologist of the West Creek facility during the 2023-2024 school year.
- Served as a CMCSS school psychologist mentor for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Served as a member of MNPS Psychology Department Crisis Response Team.
- Member of National Association of School Psychologists.
Dissertation
The effects of a structured voluntary reading intervention on comprehension skills and attitude towards reading., King, R., 2022
Certification
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist
- Tennessee Licensed School Psychologist
Timeline
School Psychologist
Clarksville Montgomery County Schools System
10.2021 - Current
School Psychologist
Metropolitan Nashville Public School
08.2014 - 09.2021
School Psychologist
Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2012 - 01.2014
Summer Research Intern
Virginia Tech Child Study Center
05.2008 - 08.2008
Freshmen Academic Success Coach
NC A&T State University Honors Department
01.2008 - 05.2009
Doctor of Education - Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University
Specialist of Education -
Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Arts -
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts -
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University