Veronica Pinckney-Shaw
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Knowledgeable education professional with a strong foundation in school administration, leadership, and school psychology. Known for fostering a positive learning environment and supporting both staff and students. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, with skills in conflict resolution and curriculum development. Skilled in assessing student needs and implementing effective intervention strategies to support emotional and academic development. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with educators and parents, utilizing crisis intervention and counseling skills effectively. Experienced mental health professional prepared for a role with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Skilled in psychological assessment, counseling, and developing intervention plans. Reliable and adaptable, with a proven ability to support students and faculty alike.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
The Stepping Stones Group
07.2024 - Current
- Tele-practitioner, Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations
- Facilitated multidisciplinary evaluation determination team meetings regarding student special education eligibility.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
Social Emotional Learning Counselor/School Psychologist
Turnberry Elementary School, SD27J
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided school-wide Tier I interventions to increase student positive behavior and academic achievement.
- Provided 1:1 and group counseling support to students.
- Mediated student/staff issues using restorative practices.
- Consulted with teachers, administration, staff, families, and community organizations on behalf of students.
- Participated on critical response team.
- Section 504 Coordinator
School Psychologist/Administrator
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations.
- Conducted group and individual counseling for students
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with school staff and families in support of students.
- Administrator leading two programs serving special populations (K-12 students who had experienced trauma and special education transition students aged 18-21).
Social Emotional Learning Counselor
School District 27J
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided school-wide Tier I interventions to increase student positive behavior and academic achievement.
- Provided 1:1 and group counseling support to students.
- Mediated student/staff issues using restorative practices.
- Consulted with teachers, administration, staff, families, and community organizations on behalf of students.
- Participated on critical response team.
- Section 504 Coordinator
Guest Teacher
Denver Public Schools
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught elementary, middle, and high school students across the city across content areas
- Provided general supervision for student health and safety
Assistant Principal
Aurora Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw/supervised special education, social studies/humanities, and business department staff as well as campus monitors and deans.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership- Emphasis K-12 Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
ABD - School Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MAEducation Specialist - Education Leadership, Management, And Policy
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-2010
Master of Arts - Child Development
Tufts University
Medford, MA05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-1994
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Positive behavior supports
- Academic intervention strategies
- Solutions-focused/Collaborative problem-solving
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Intervention planning
- Multicultural competence
- Conflict mediation/Restorative practices
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Certification
- State/Department of Education School Psychology Certification - NY #681605, CO #24369564, NM #427181, SC #320967
- State/Department of Education Principal Certification - CO #307583, SC #320967
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
School Psychologist
The Stepping Stones Group
07.2024 - Current
Social Emotional Learning Counselor/School Psychologist
Turnberry Elementary School, SD27J
01.2023 - 05.2024
School Psychologist/Administrator
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
08.2021 - 12.2022
Social Emotional Learning Counselor
School District 27J
07.2019 - 05.2021
Guest Teacher
Denver Public Schools
10.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Principal
Aurora Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2016
- State/Department of Education School Psychology Certification - NY #681605, CO #24369564, NM #427181, SC #320967
- State/Department of Education Principal Certification - CO #307583, SC #320967
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership- Emphasis K-12 Education
Grand Canyon University
ABD - School Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Education Specialist - Education Leadership, Management, And Policy
Seton Hall University
Master of Arts - Child Development
Tufts University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Colorado State University
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