Experience

Mt Healthy School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Psychologist

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Cincinnati, Ohio



Talawanda School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• School Psychologist

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  Oxford, Ohio As a school psychologist I collaborate with teachers, intervention specialists, other school staff, and parents to indentify student strengths and needs in order to develop appropriate interventions, educational plans and programs. For students with the most significant needs I am responsible for leading and monitoring the assessment process to determine educational disabilities and/or eligibility for special education services. I am also called on to intervene with students experiencing… Show more As a school psychologist I collaborate with teachers, intervention specialists, other school staff, and parents to indentify student strengths and needs in order to develop appropriate interventions, educational plans and programs. For students with the most significant needs I am responsible for leading and monitoring the assessment process to determine educational disabilities and/or eligibility for special education services. I am also called on to intervene with students experiencing academic, behavior, or social/emotional difficulties that do not qualify for special education services. I work closely with key players to implement interventions and accommodations, monitor their effectiveness, and determine next steps. As a member of the educational team, for any student, it is my goal to help assure that all students have access to the supports they need to close the gap and be successful students and learners. As a member of the district RTI committee and co-chair of my building’s RTI committee I am actively involved in the development and implementation of a Response to Intervention model at the middle school, as well as, throughout the district. In this role I am I responsible for providing professional development for school staff and teachers, analyzing universal screening data, developing interventions for easy use in all classrooms, and consulting with staff regarding progress monitoring. It is my goal that all school staff members will learn and understand the RTI model as well as its importance and usefulness in meeting the needs of all students. Additional responsibilities include: - 504 eligibility evaluations, 504 Accommodation plan development and writing - Professional development on 504 laws and district policies - Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans - Assist with manifestation determinations for students protected under IDEA Show less



Miami University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Learning Specialist Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

  Oxford, Ohio Teach Freshman Experience and College Success courses and workshops for targeted students. Provide academic support/counseling for first and second year students. Work in conjunction with first and second year programs. Serve as principal contact for students seeking services through the Rinella Learning Center. Assist with the delivery of program services during Summer Orientation and Registration Program.



Mason City Schools

• School Psychologist Intern

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Mason, Ohio As a full time school psychologist intern I performed the duties and held responsibilties commensurate to other full time school psychologists working in the district. Systems change/organization: I organized and contributed to building-wide initiatives regarding universal screenings and Responsive-to-Intervention structuring and scheduling. I normed winter universal screening data for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade (approximately 2,300 students). I was a member of the district level RTI… Show more As a full time school psychologist intern I performed the duties and held responsibilties commensurate to other full time school psychologists working in the district. Systems change/organization: I organized and contributed to building-wide initiatives regarding universal screenings and Responsive-to-Intervention structuring and scheduling. I normed winter universal screening data for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade (approximately 2,300 students). I was a member of the district level RTI committee and R TI Process subcommittee. Assessment/evaluation: Conducted attention screenings to evaluate the educational impact of attention issues and develop intervention plans to meet student's needs. Administered and interpreted various standardized norm-referenced assessments. I conducted functional behavioral assessments in order to develop and evaluate the use of behavioral interventions. Intervention: I consulted with faculty, parents, and students to develop, implement, and evaluate academic and behavioral interventions within a Response-to-Intervention model of practice. Co-facilitated a small group focused on improving emotion awareness and anger management. Developed progress monitoring and pre and post measures to assess student progress. Counseling/crisis services: I was a member of the building crisis response team involved in organizing and counseling faculty and students in crisis situations. Presentations/Leadership: I facilitated numerous problem-solving and evaluation team meetings with faculty, parents and students. I co-led staff professional development on universal screenings and offered several presentations on reading intervention strategies across curricular areas. Show less



Miami University Rinella Learning Center

• Tutoring Assistance Program Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Hired, trained, and supervised undergraduate student tutors for language and humanities courses. I taught EDT 310 (the tutor training course) and led the Time Management and Finals Prep workshops offered as part of the Undergraduate Workshop Series. I provided Academic Coaching support to undergraduate students by meeting one-on-one with students to develop organization, time management and study skills, plan courses for future semesters, and promote social and emotional well being.



Miami University Rinella Learning Center

• Learning Disability Services Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Administered Learning Disability screenings to undergraduate students who believed they may have a learning disability and consulted with my supervisor to create an individualized action plan. I provided follow up and consultation sessions for students who did not qualify for services. I provided Academic Coaching support to undergraduate students by meeting one-on-one with students to develop organization, time management and study skills, plan courses for future semesters, and promote… Show more Administered Learning Disability screenings to undergraduate students who believed they may have a learning disability and consulted with my supervisor to create an individualized action plan. I provided follow up and consultation sessions for students who did not qualify for services. I provided Academic Coaching support to undergraduate students by meeting one-on-one with students to develop organization, time management and study skills, plan courses for future semesters, and promote social and emotional well being. Show less