Stephanie Wright
Sachse,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Garland ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluate students to determine disability criteria for ED (Emotional Disability) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); collaborate with parents and school personnel to determine appropriate educational programming for students; collaborate with colleagues to ensure that all evaluations are completed in a timely manner; conduct professional development. Completed early childhood evaluations and assisted on TBI (traumatic brain injury) team. Assist ARDC (admission review dismissal committee) in making MD (manifestation determination)decisions.
School Psychologist
Wylie ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Evaluate students to determine disability criteria for ED and ASD; collaborate with parents and school personnel to determine appropriate educational programming for students; collaborate with colleagues to ensure that all evaluations are completed in a timely manner. Completed early childhood evaluations.
School Psychologist
Garland ISD
08.2013 - 06.2022
- Evaluate students to determine disability criteria for ED and ASD; administer intelligence and achievement measures; collaborate with parents and school personnel to determine appropriate educational programming for students; collaborate with colleagues to ensure that all evaluations are completed in a timely manner; conduct professional development. Completed early childhood evaluations.
Coordinator- Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Mesquite ISD
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Maintained special education records, scheduled and conducted campus ARDC meetings for students in the site based Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) for elementary, middle, and high school levels; monitored student progress on district and statewide assessments; supervised teaching staff and interpreters in the site based RDSPD, as well as itinerant teachers who provided services to member districts; coordinated staff development for teachers and interpreters; conducted performance evaluations for itinerant teaching staff; communicated and coordinated with member districts to provide services to students with auditory impairments; coordinated counseling services for site based RDSPD students.
School Psychologist
Mesquite ISD/Dallas County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2012
- Evaluated students to determine disability criteria for Emotional Disturbance and Autism Spectrum Disorder; collaborated with parents and school personnel to determine appropriate educational programming for students; received, coordinated, and distributed referrals for psychological services; collaborated with colleagues to ensure that all evaluations were completed in a timely manner. Completed early childhood evaluations.
Special Education Teacher
Agnew Middle School
08.2004 - 05.2005
- 7th and 8th grade Resource Reading Assisted in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for students; implemented behavior and classroom management techniques; communicated with parents and general education staff regarding the individual needs of students.
Vice ARD Chair for Special Education
Agnew Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Maintained special education records; conducted campus Admission Review and Dismissal Committee (ARDC) meetings; regularly communicated with parents; communicated and consulted with school personnel to ensure that students received accommodations and specially designed instruction as outlined in their Individualized Education Plan.
Girls’ Athletic Coach
Agnew Middle School
08.1999 - 05.2001
- 7th grade girls: Volleyball, Cross Country, Track
Special Education Teacher
Agnew Middle School, Mesquite ISD
08.1998 - 05.2001
- 7th and 8th grade Resource Reading, English, and Content Mastery Center. Assisted in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for students; used behavior and classroom management techniques; communicated with parents and general education staff regarding the individual needs of students.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M-Commerce
Commerce, Texas05-2006
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Special Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas08-1998
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Quality assessment
- Parent engagement
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Team leadership
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Texas Educators Certificate, TEA ID-624783 Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8)
- Generic Special Education Grades (PK-12)
- Principal (EC-12)
- Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, License Number 33535
Timeline
School Psychologist
Garland ISD
08.2023 - Current
School Psychologist
Wylie ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
School Psychologist
Garland ISD
08.2013 - 06.2022
Coordinator- Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Mesquite ISD
07.2012 - 06.2013
School Psychologist
Mesquite ISD/Dallas County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher
Agnew Middle School
08.2004 - 05.2005
Vice ARD Chair for Special Education
Agnew Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2004
Girls’ Athletic Coach
Agnew Middle School
08.1999 - 05.2001
Special Education Teacher
Agnew Middle School, Mesquite ISD
08.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Special Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Master of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M-Commerce