Tessa Charles
Nashville,TN
Summary
Accomplished School Psychologist known for compassionate service and collaborative problem-solving, significantly improving student support and academic interventions. Driven, empathetic, and highly organized with robust understanding of child development and educational psychology, combined with skills in assessment and intervention planning. Proficient in utilizing evidence-based practices to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. Dedicated to fostering positive and inclusive school environment that promotes student well-being and success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Cornerstone Educational Solutions
Tennessee
01.2025 - Current
- Complete required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Meet with students virtually to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and social-emotional needs.
- Actively engage in interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Compile and interpret students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to guide school teams in assessing eligibility for special education services.
School Psychologist
Thrive Therapies Group
Nashville, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices.
- Provide professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to classroom management and social-emotional learning.
- Serve as a liaison between stakeholders involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Implement data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress and ensure compliance of evaluation and service implementation.
- Guide the streamlining of referral processes for all special education services, ensuring timely support for students with additional needs.
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to identify students' needs, facilitating tailored support plans.
School Psychologist
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, VA
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
School Psychologist
Fairfax County Public Schools
Falls Church, VA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Conducted over 100 psychological evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services and support Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary meetings to meet the needs of school staff, families, and students.
Education
Master Of Arts - School Psychology
Tufts University
Medford, MA05.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Solutions-focused
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Intervention planning
- Data collection
- Compassionate
- Evidence-based practices
- Conflict mediation and crisis prevention
Timeline
School Psychologist
Cornerstone Educational Solutions
01.2025 - Current
School Psychologist
Thrive Therapies Group
07.2024 - Current
School Psychologist
Arlington Public Schools
07.2022 - 06.2024
School Psychologist
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Master Of Arts - School Psychology
Tufts University
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech