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Shirley Sturgis

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

As an Educational Diagnostician offering 25 years of experience supporting youth through formative years. Thoughtful facilitator of student achievement through CHC Theory -based assessment, Cross battery approach, C-Sep., and RTI approaches to identify a need for Special Education Services. Each of these methods have features that help answer complex referral questions.


I am a seasoned Educational Diagnostician with passion to evaluate and to determine academic needs, to assist with the development of IEP and the best setting for this to take place. Highly-knowledgeable in Special Education, Parent Procedures and Safeguard, assessments, and testing instruments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Diagnostician

Fort Worth ISD
08.2002 - 07.2021
  • Enhanced student learning outcomes by implementing individualized educational plans and interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive assessments for students with diverse needs.
  • Improved student success rates by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
  • Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Streamlined the evaluation process, reducing time taken to identify and address student needs.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations, accurately pinpointing areas requiring additional support or intervention.
  • Provided expert guidance to parents and educators on appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication during evaluations and consultations.
  • Increased efficiency of assessment processes by implementing new technologies and methodologies into practice.
  • Served as liaison between school staff, families, and outside service providers, coordinating efforts to maximize student success.
  • Contributed positively to the overall functioning of the special education department as part of a collaborative team.
  • Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
  • Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
  • Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
  • Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning and instruction.
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.

Reading Teacher

Socorro ISD
08.1990 - 08.1996
  • Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced reading skills across subject areas.
  • Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.
  • Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
  • Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, creating a positive learning environment that encouraged active participation and growth.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in literacy education, applying new techniques in the classroom.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through the use of higher-level questioning techniques during class discussions and written assignments.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons based on individual student needs, ensuring all learners had access to appropriate resources and support.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling readers, providing additional support and targeted practice opportunities for skill improvement.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

Educational Diagnostician

Ector County Independent School District
08.1996 - 05.2000
  • Enhanced student learning outcomes by implementing individualized educational plans and interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive assessments for students with diverse needs.
  • Improved student success rates by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
  • Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Streamlined the evaluation process, reducing time taken to identify and address student needs.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations, accurately pinpointing areas requiring additional support or intervention.
  • Provided expert guidance to parents and educators on appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication during evaluations and consultations.
  • Increased efficiency of assessment processes by implementing new technologies and methodologies into practice.
  • Served as liaison between school staff, families, and outside service providers, coordinating efforts to maximize student success.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to educational plans.
  • Established rapport with students quickly during assessments by employing sensitive communication techniques.
  • Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
  • Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
  • Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
  • Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning and instruction.
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.

Educational Diagnostician

Irving ISD
08.2000 - 05.2001
  • Enhanced student learning outcomes by implementing individualized educational plans and interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive assessments for students with diverse needs.
  • Improved student success rates by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
  • Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Streamlined the evaluation process, reducing time taken to identify and address student needs.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations, accurately pinpointing areas requiring additional support or intervention.
  • Provided expert guidance to parents and educators on appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication during evaluations and consultations.
  • Increased efficiency of assessment processes by implementing new technologies and methodologies into practice.
  • Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
  • Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
  • Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning and instruction.
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.

Educational Diagnostician

Hurst Euless Bedford ISD
08.2001 - 06.2002
  • Enhanced student learning outcomes by implementing individualized educational plans and interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive assessments for students with diverse needs.
  • Improved student success rates by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
  • Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Streamlined the evaluation process, reducing time taken to identify and address student needs.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations, accurately pinpointing areas requiring additional support or intervention.
  • Provided expert guidance to parents and educators on appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication during evaluations and consultations.
  • Increased efficiency of assessment processes by implementing new technologies and methodologies into practice.
  • Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
  • Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
  • Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
  • Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning and instruction.
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education And Diagnostician

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Emphasis in Reading

University Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.1990

High School Diploma -

Crystal Springs High School
Crystal Springs, MS
05.1972

Skills

  • Curriculum Adaptation
  • Reading Intervention Techniques
  • Instructional Strategies Knowledge
  • Physical Therapy Collaboration
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Special Education Expertise
  • Assessment Interpretation
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Individualized Education Plan Development
  • Emotional Disturbance Expertise
  • Transition Planning
  • Early Intervention Strategies
  • Occupational Therapy Collaboration
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Assistive Technology Integration
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
  • Learning Disabilities Identification
  • Mathematics Intervention Techniques
  • Intellectual Disability Assessmen
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Knowledge
  • Writing Intervention Techniques
  • BIP Understanding
  • Emotional Support
  • Individualized Education Programs

Timeline

Educational Diagnostician

Fort Worth ISD
08.2002 - 07.2021

Educational Diagnostician

Hurst Euless Bedford ISD
08.2001 - 06.2002

Educational Diagnostician

Irving ISD
08.2000 - 05.2001

Educational Diagnostician

Ector County Independent School District
08.1996 - 05.2000

Reading Teacher

Socorro ISD
08.1990 - 08.1996

Master of Science - Special Education And Diagnostician

Sul Ross State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Emphasis in Reading

University Texas At El Paso

High School Diploma -

Crystal Springs High School

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