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School Psychologist

Chairperson for the Special Education Department which involved developing the agenda, facilitating meetings, disseminating district information and conducting IEP Quality Assurance
Chairperson for 504 meetings which included coordinating and facilitating meetings with students, caregivers, educators and district personnel as well as completion of paperwork
Co-Chair for the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Process which included serving as lead behavioral consultant, providing support for caregivers and educators as well as following district and state guidelines
District Crisis Team Leader and School-Based Crisis Team Member responsible for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery efforts for school- and district-level emergencies
Attended weekly special education eligibility meetings for students and provide feedback to caregivers and educators regarding evaluation results and service provision
Conducted in-service presentations to staff on a variety of psychoeducational topics
Developed and maintained a Facebook Group for students, caregivers and educators about various aspects of mental health and well-being
Published weekly mental health newsletters for school staff with quick access to mental health topics, shout-outs for colleagues and important district information

Utilized evidence-based cognitive and social-emotional curricula to conduct individual, small group and classroom-wide interventions
Evaluated students for special education placement through the comprehensive problem solving model, including behavioral observations, record reviews, student/caregiver/educator interviews and assessments
Conducted threat appraisals and suicide assessments as well as provide follow-up support for students and families
Collaborated with administration, teachers and parents to perform Functional Behavior Assessments and write Behavioral Intervention Plans
Utilized progress monitoring data to inform decision making about the needs of students
Facilitated monthly consultation meetings with grade level teams to discuss student strengths, areas of improvement and coaching for classroom management

Mentor, National Association of School Psychologists 2017 – Present

Respond to inquiries from current graduate students or early career practitioners related to school psychology at annual NASP convention and throughout school year
Provide guidance regarding professional, legal and ethical decision making as it relates to assessment, direct service and consultation

Practicum I Supervisor, Denver Public Schools (125 hours) August 2016 – May 2017

Internship Supervisor, Denver Public Schools (300 hours) August 2014 – May 2015

Mentorship Supervisor, Denver Public Schools (40 hours) August 2012 – May 2013

Modeled appropriate professional behavior consistent with NASP and APA ethical standards
Integrated the students into ongoing professional activities including behavioral observations, student interviews, communication with caregivers and educators, attendance at special education team meetings and IEP meetings as well as completion of Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans and formal evaluations as appropriate
Modeled collaborative relationships and consultation with various work groups in the school, such as school leadership, special education teams and grade level teams
Discussed, shared and reflected on school expectations, as well as district policies, procedures and resources to enhance effectiveness
Provided weekly, dedicated time to monitor progress towards professional goals as well as assisted the students in learning to balance a myriad of job responsibilities and decrease feelings of burnout
Responded to questions and provided constructive feedback related to assessments, report writing, direct services and consultation with educators
Completed summative and formative performance evaluations that assess independence levels in fourteen competencies that were shared with the student and University Instructor