Tamara Welch
Forney,TX
Summary
Seasoned Educational Diagnostician with a passion for evaluating students and determining appropriate strategies to help them succeed in their educational endeavors. I am very organized and have extensive knowledge in special education policies. Strengths include understanding learning disabilities, conducting student evaluations, developing individualized education programs (IEPs), and collaborating with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies. Previous work has resulted in improved academic performance among students and enhanced collaboration between school professionals and families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Forney Independent School District
Forney, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated identification and understanding of students with disabilities among school personnel.
- Deployed various assessment instruments to identify students eligible for special education services.
- Administered and interpreted formal and informal assessments to gauge student needs.
- Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity in evaluations.
- Compiled test results and feedback from teachers and parents to assess eligibility for services.
- Collaborated with educators and professionals to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Educational Diagnostician
Mesquite Independent School District
Mesquite, TX
08.2011 - 05.2022
- Conducted evaluations of student performance to assess eligibility for special education services.
- Collaborated with special education staff to formulate Individual Education Plans effectively.
- Analyzed formal testing results to diagnose specific learning disabilities and related conditions.
- Attended case conferences and team meetings to review student progress and future interventions.
- Established positive relationships with families to enhance student success in educational settings.
- Interpreted test results and communicated findings with teachers, administrators, and caregivers.
- Administered assessments, including IQ and achievement tests, to identify learning disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Mesquite Independent School District
Mesquite, USA
08.2004 - 05.2011
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX08.1995
Skills
- Evaluations
- Assessment administration
- Collaboration with educators
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Report Writing
- Determining students' individual needs
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Forney Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Mesquite Independent School District
08.2011 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Mesquite Independent School District
08.2004 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Dallas
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