Enthusiastic Director versed in preparing annual cooperative budgets and implementing improvements to reduce costs. Ambitious with career success building strong, effective teams of inspired educators and support staff. Over eight years of experience in the academic landscape, with expertise in school psychology and education law.
Skills
Relationship building and networking
Safety and security procedures
Educational staff supervision
Process improvements
Group facilitation and presentations
Budget creation
Policy and procedure adherence
Community Relations
Policy development and enforcement
Staff Development
Academic administration
Flexible & Adaptable
Education
Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS, Expected in 05/2012 – –Educational Specialists:School Psychology - GPA:
Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS, Expected in 05/2011 – –Master of Science:Psychology - GPA:
Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS, Expected in 05/2010 – –Bachelor of Science:Psychology - GPA:
Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS, Expected in 05/2009 – –Bachelor of Arts:Fine And Studio Arts - GPA:
Certifications
Certified School Psychologist, - 2012
Work History
Corcoran Joint Unified - Director of Special Services Corcoran, CA, 08/2016 - Current
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification, and approval of professional staff additions.
Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures to over 100 employees, including conception, modification and approval of professional staff additions.
Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Legacy Traditional Schools - School Psychologist North Valley, NM, 08/2012 - 07/2016
Lead staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
Collaborated with specialists to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
Met with over 60 students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
Utilized formal assessments and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
Observed students in classroom and play environments.
Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Cumberland Therapy Services, Inc. - School Psychologist Intern Chicago, IL, 01/2011 - 05/2012
Lead staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
Collaborated with specialists to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
Westside Elementary School - Attendant Care Worker City, STATE, 08/2009 - 07/2010
Worked with emotionally disturbed students to provide both individual and group tutoring on core subjects.
Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Affiliations
Kansas Association of School Psychologists
Kansas Association of Special Education Administrators
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