Teresa Leggett
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
I am an experienced and successful Educational Diagnostician with valuable experience at all grade levels. My strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills have contributed greatly to my success as a diagnostician in multiple school districts in North Texas. I also speak conversational Spanish and am able to conduct ARD meetings in Spanish with an interpreter present.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2002 - 09.2023
- Conducted Full Individual Evaluations for Special Education eligibility, all grade levels
- Presented assessment results to parents, teachers, and administrators
- Facilitated meetings between school personnel, parents and outside agencies to ensure appropriate accommodations and instruction were provided for students with disabilities.
- Participated in campus Response to Intervention meetings
- Worked closely with special education teachers and related service providers to ensure that all required services were being provided.
- Established positive relationships with families in order to support their child's success in school settings.
- Worked closely with campus counselors to ensure that student schedules matched IEP requirements
- Worked closely with Transition Specialist and outside agencies to facilitate positive outcomes for students graduating from high school
Educational Diagnostician
Aledo ISD
Aledo, TX
10.1997 - 06.2000
Training Specialist
Fred Pryor Seminars
Kansas City, KS
06.1997 - 06.1998
- Developed and presented a variety of seminars and workshops throughout the US and England
Educational Diagnostician
Alvarado ISD
Alvarado, TX
08.1992 - 06.1997
Education
Diagnostician Certification
University of North TX
Denton, TX05-1991
Master of Arts - Special Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN06-1987
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Psychology
Milligan University
Johnson City, TN05-1981
Some College (No Degree) - Music
Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, ILSkills
- Conducting ARD meetings in compliance with TEA guidelines
- Outstanding verbal and written skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- TX Teaching certificate
- Educational Diagnostician certification in TX
- Certified to administer and interpret the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality inventory
- Certified to administer and interpret the Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children (MMTIC) personality inventory for students elementary through high school
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Fort Worth ISD
08.2002 - 09.2023
Educational Diagnostician
Aledo ISD
10.1997 - 06.2000
Training Specialist
Fred Pryor Seminars
06.1997 - 06.1998
Educational Diagnostician
Alvarado ISD
08.1992 - 06.1997
Diagnostician Certification
University of North TX
Master of Arts - Special Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Psychology
Milligan University
Some College (No Degree) - Music
Lincoln Christian University