Shannon Barnhill
Sachse,TX
Summary
A Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and Nationally Certified School Psychologist specializing in team-based assessment of students in the public schools and collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators and other staff to promote mental health and better overall student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Mesquite ISD
08.2017 - Current
- Completed Full and Individual Evaluations, specializing in Autism and Emotional Disturbance.
- Prioritized updating skills in assessment of Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia, completing evaluations during the 2022-2023 school year in a modified role.
- Created and presented Staff Development Training for in-district general and special education staff, as well as local Head Start and Region 10 Staff Development trainings
- Supervised 3 LSSP Interns from 2018-2022.
- Assisted with Behavior Threat Assessments for students with significant safety needs.
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Dallas County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2017
- Conducted psychoeducational evaluations full time as a contract employee working as part of a multidisciplinary team in Mesquite ISD
- Created and presented Staff Development training for general and special education teachers on a variety of topics, from behavior management to specific disability conditions.
- Consulted with parents, teachers, administrators and support staff as part of the assessment and ARD preparation process
- Provided counseling as a related service as needed
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Majoring in Psychology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA08.2000
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team-Based Assessment
- Behavioral Threat Assessment/Crisis Preparedness
- Consultation and Collaboration
- Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting
- Behavior Interventions
Affiliations
Member:
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP)
- Regional Association of School Psychologists (RASP)
Timeline
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Mesquite ISD
08.2017 - Current
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Dallas County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Majoring in Psychology
Washington State University