Venice Ware
Lewisville
Summary
Dedicated Educational Diagnostician with 4 years of experience committed to improving student outcomes through comprehensive, data-driven assessments. Skilled in identifying diverse learning needs and contributing meaningful insights to the development of effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Recognized by colleagues as a goal-oriented and quality-focused professional who collaborates effectively and consistently supports district success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville
08.2024 - Current
- Utilizes professional judgment to select and administer targeted assessments aligned to each student’s unique needs, supporting accurate identification and effective intervention planning.
- Demonstrates strong assessment proficiency by administering and scoring a range of standardized measures with fidelity, including the Woodcock-Johnson IV, Wechsler and Kaufman batteries, CTOPP, and GORT, to support data-driven eligibility and instructional decisions.
- Integrates and analyzes multiple data sources (formal and informal) to make accurate, defensible eligibility determinations aligned with state and federal guidelines.
- Engages in professional collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure all suspected disabilities are accurately identified and addressed.
- Demonstrates effective organizational skills to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently and meet all required timelines.
- Actively participates in and facilitates ARD meetings.
Educational Diagnostician
Irving ISD
Irving
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted assessments to identify student learning needs and disabilities.
- Precisely analyzing formal and informal data to accurately determine if each student's meets criteria for disabilities.
- Collaborated as an active member of the ARD committee to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Communicated effectively with educational stakeholders to ensure student supports were accurately identified.
- Effectively managed a caseload of 150 students while maintaining compliance with evaluation timelines and documentation requirements.
- Effectively communicated with educational stakeholders to ensure student supports were accurately identified.
Educational Diagnostician
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
Carrollton
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Accurately assessed students that were experiencing learning difficulties.
- Maintained high organizational skills in order to schedule and coordinate Admission, Review, and Dismissal meetings.
- Professionally communicated with other professionals, families, and students.
- Precisely selected assessments based on individual students’ functioning and abilities.
- Identify those in need of specialized instruction and related services.
- Translated complex assessment data into clear, concise, and easily understandable reports for parents, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.
Education
Educational Diagnostician Certification -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 03.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX 07.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX 08.1993 - 12.1998
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Irving ISD
07.2023 - 06.2024
Educational Diagnostician
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
Educational Diagnostician Certification -
Lamar University
03.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Texas Permian Basin
07.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Midwestern State University
08.1993 - 12.1998