Nikisha R.
School Psychologist at Dinwiddie County Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Psychologist
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Sep 2018 - Present
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Southampton County Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Psychologist
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Mar 2015 - Sep 2018
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Division School Psychologist
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Conduct and interpret psycho-educational assessments. Provide individual and group counseling to students. Consult and collaborate with teachers and staff. Member of Disciplinary Review Committee (DRC). Complete comprehensive Gifted/Talented placement evaluations. Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and create behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Participate as a member of Child Study team (to problem-solve, design appropriate interventions, monitor student progress and determine need for further evaluation). Participate as a member of Eligibility team (to present and interpret evaluation results and to determine eligibility for special education services). Participate in IEP team meetings, as appropriate. Serve as a member of other school-based teams, as appropriate (e.g., Instructional Consultation Team, Assistive Technology Team). Member of crisis intervention team at all grade levels. Provide in-service presentations to teachers and staff. Show less
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Hopewell Public Schools
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United States
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Medical Practices
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School Psychologist
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Jul 2011 - Nov 2012
Conducted complete psychological evaluations that assess a student’s current intellectual, educational, visual-motor and emotional functioning. Reported psychological findings a member of the eligibility committee for special education services. Worked collaboratively with school administrators and teachers for the advancement of students. Conducted threat assessments as needed. Worked collaboratively with parents and outside therapeutic agencies as member of the Individualized Educational Plan Team (IEP) Develop and implement educational and behavior strategies and techniques for the advancement of students. Provided individual counseling to students and a member of the Crisis Intervention Team. Show less
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Amelia County Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Division School Psychologist
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Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
Provided comprehensive psychological reports by evaluating student’s intellectual, social, educational, and emotional development. Provided consultative services with all staff to support the learning or adjustment of all students. Served as a member of the eligibility team for special education Participate in child study meetings and follow-up interventions to support student achievement. Provided counseling services for individuals or groups of students to support emotional development and learning. Provided training to staff to teach strategies to support student behavior, including how to deal with anger management, aggression, anxiety and depression. Made recommendations to school personnel about programming for students with disabilities. Assisted in the development of positive behavior intervention strategies. Participated in professional development by attending conferences, and acquiring skills needed for administering new tests. Provided crisis intervention in emergency situations such as death in a family or threat of suicide. Show less
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Education
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Regent University
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Educational Psychology -
Howard University
Master's of Education (M.Ed.), School Psychology -
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Education