Traci Paulk
Cochran,GA
Summary
Highly motivated School Psychologist with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Self-employeed
Cochran, GA
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments of student mental health needs and provided recommendations for interventions.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators, and caregivers.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
- Established developmentally appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
- Delivered educational workshops on topics related to child psychology, special education law, working with diverse populations, and trauma-informed care.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Cultivated strong student, parent, faculty and community relationships.
- Oversaw training and development for school faculty and staff to convey program goals and intervention strategies.
Student Programs Coordinator
Pulaski County Board of Education
Hawkinsville, GA
07.2016 - 05.2023
- Strategized and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs, and modernizing operations.
- Developed or used assessment instruments to monitor student learning results.
- Ensured compliance with policies and procedures regarding student programming initiatives.
- Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
- Improved individual departments by working closely with faculty to reorganize class loads, promote resource utilization, and modernize equipment.
- Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on operations, performance, and other research information analysis.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Pulaski County Board of Education
Hawkinsville, GA
07.2016 - 05.2023
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services across multiple agencies serving students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with clients, including assessment results, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Facilitated school-based meetings to discuss student IEPs and progress toward goals.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Maintained student and special education records, confidential reports, and behavioral data.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
Teacher
Houston County Board Of Education
Perry, GA
07.2010 - 05.2016
- Educated families about available resources that can help meet their children's needs inside and outside the classroom.
- Established developmentally appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
- Utilized data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations, and review of records to develop comprehensive reports on students' academic performance.
Education
Ed. S. - School Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12-2021
Ed. S. - Elementary Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA05-2016
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05-2010
Skills
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Cultural Competency
- IEP Compliance
- Proficient With Qglobal
- Child Development Knowledge
- Intervention Planning
- Response to Intervention Training
- Team Collaboration
- Licensed in Georgia
- Policy and Procedure Improvements
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Collection
- Testing Protocols
- Individualized Education Plans
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Georgia School Psychologist: GA id#778131
- K-5 Georgia Certified Teacher (General Education)
- K-12 Georgia Certified Teacher (Special Education)
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2016 & 2020
- Ocmulgee Electric Grant Recipient - $2500.00
- DonorsChoose Grant Recipient - $1300.00 & $2500.00
Affiliations
- Scuba diving
- Boating
- Fishing
- Travel
- Hiking
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Psychologist
Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current
Student Programs Coordinator
Pulaski County Board of Education
07.2016 - 05.2023
Lead Special Education Teacher
Pulaski County Board of Education
07.2016 - 05.2023
Teacher
Houston County Board Of Education
07.2010 - 05.2016
Ed. S. - School Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Ed. S. - Elementary Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Middle Georgia State University
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