Special Education School

EDUCATION

Loyola University Chicago, School of Education, Chicago, IL G.P.A.: 3.945/4.0

Education Specialist, School Psychology May 2012

Master of Education, Educational Psychology August 2010 Bradley University, Peoria, IL (Chicago, IL)

Certification, International Business December 2005 Michigan State University, College of Social Sciences, East Lansing, MI G.P.A.: 3.6458/4.0 Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Community Relations May 2004 Study Abroad:

S ocial Science/Arts and Humanities , United Kingdom January 2002 April 2002 A nthropology/Culture/Agriculture , Peru December 2003 January 2004 EXPERIENCE

School Psychologist Arlington Heights School District 25 Dryden Elementary, Patton Elementary Arlington Heights, IL August 2015 present

● Facilitates/supports student and grade level problem solving for a student enrollment population of 970 students (RtI academic/behavioral) and eligibility meetings for special education schedules, plans and documents student progress.

● Works with multiple teams to problem solve: creates, monitors, and modifies intervention plans.

● Administers, observes, collects and evaluates multiple sources of data to make determinations about student needs and services (RTI, 504, Special Education.) Assists with data collection tools/materials and presentation/entry of data over time.

● Works with teachers/teams to create behavior plans and/or systematic behavior reinforcement systems based on student strengths/needs.

● Applies and supports staff using technological abilities, including: utilizing and running reports in multiple online database management systems (Aimsweb, Brecht's, Powerschool, NWEA MAP,) working knowledge of Microsoft office suite, google suite applications, etc. Provides professional development.

● Is flexible with managing multiple roles, working with multiple teams, and completing multiple duties according to legal timelines and ethical principles. School Psychologist (S ubstitute Therapists Unlimited Arlington Heights School District 25 Greenbrier Early Childhood Program Arlington Heights, IL February 2015 June 2015

● Completed early childhood screenings of over 50 children to determine need for further evaluation.

● Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate over 20 early childhood students’ needs to determine eligibility for special education services. Conducted observations, interviews, rating scales, record reviews and other testing techniques as needed. Reported results and completed IDEA paperwork (in Brecht’s PowerIEP).

● Provided psycho educational and special education information to teachers, team members, and parents based on student/family needs.

● Participated and facilitated team meetings with parents for various special education topics. School Psychologist Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School (K 8) Evanston, IL August 2012 June 2014

● Evaluated and screened over 100 students to determine eligibility for special education or assess educational/behavioral needs based on IDEA and ISBE timelines. Provided comprehensive psychological reports to parents and staff. Coordinated the scheduling of meetings and distributed invites.

● Involved in the development of 504 accommodation plans, Individual Education Plans (IEP), Response to Intervention (RTI) plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), entering required paperwork in the district online system (easyIEP).

● Provided resources and training on RTI for teachers of kindergarten through 8th grade following through with coaching and support for implementation.

● Monitored and reviewed school wide behavioral data and planned for interventions and services to address challenges such as office disciplinary referrals, truancy and other social emotional challenges. 1

● Participated on Literacy, PBIS, Instructional Leadership, and RTI committees in support of the school wide mission.

School Counselor Summer School, Special Education Niles Township District for Special Education District 807 (K 8) Morton Grove, IL June 2012 July 2012

● Planned for and provided individual and group social work services for the entire kindergarten through 8th grade population during summer school based on individual education plan goals. Updated progress notes. Research Assistant Center for School Evaluation, Intervention and Training (CSEIT) Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL September 2010 May 2012

● Researched, reviewed and interpreted data and information.

● Worked as a team member to provide flexible assistance where needed, including preparing presentations and documents for university classes, recording training materials, reviewing information, and providing assistance on grant applications.

Behavior Specialist Hope Institute Learning Academy Chicago, IL September 2009 May 2010

● Implemented programs developed for students with special needs (autism spectrum), individually and in groups. Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.

● Progress monitored using DIBELS and other data collection procedures.

● Supported teachers and other staff members with student behavioral and academic assistance. CPI certified.

English Teacher Kid’s College (Main Branch) Seoul, South Korea March 2008 March 2009

● Taught English to South Korean kindergarten and first grade students including developing lesson plans, class materials, report cards, progress reports, and workbooks. Editor Dongdachon School District Dongdachon, South Korea September 2008 November 2008

● Using standard English language usage and mechanics, edited multiple science textbook chapters from roughly translated Korean language to English language, meeting all deadlines. Director of Urban Initiatives (5/07 2/08) B usiness Associate ( 11/06 05/07) M arketing Coordinator

(01/05 11/06) The Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing/North Business Industrial Counsel (NORBIC) Chicago, IL January 2005 February 2008

● Partnered with agencies, businesses, and governments negotiated and assisted with multiple contracts and grants.

● Worked effectively as a team to transform over 200 businesses assessed and researched companies.

● Assisted in providing international, governmental, and local resources for improvement.

● Successfully coordinated, planned, and managed marketing and events for over 2,000 clients utilizing a variety of technologies and communications.

● Managed Goldmine, Softshare and other databases for over 20,000 contacts. INTERNSHIP AND PRACTICUM

School Psychology Intern Niles Township District for Special Education District 807 (Early Childhood 12) Morton Grove, IL August 2011 June 2012 Rotation: District 202 Niles North High School, (9 12) Niles, IL January 2012 June 2012

● Under the supervision of a certified school psychologist practiced all job responsibilities of a school psychologist including evaluations, transdisciplinary play based assessments, developing intervention plans, data based decision making and collaboration with teachers and parents.

● Collaborated with teachers to implement evidence based interventions and establishing student classroom expectations (CHAMPS.)

● Managed Aimsweb district account. Utilized Brecht’s PowerIEP. School Psychology Practicum Student Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Bessie Rhodes Magnet School, Walker Elementary E vanston, IL September 2010 June 2011

● Evaluated K 12 students’ eligibility by observing, testing, interviewing, reviewing data, and working with a team.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

National Association of School Psychologist NCSP C ertification #: 43075 ( Issued 02/23/2013, Expiration: 02/28/2019)

Illinois Professional Educator License School Psychologist IEIN: 928255 (Issued 6/10/2012, Expiration: 06/30/2021)

PAPERS, PUBLICATIONS

Publications:

Moy, G., Briggs, A., Shriberg, D., Jackson, K., Smith, P., & Tompkins, N. (2014). Developing school psychologists as agents of social justice: A qualitative analysis of student understanding across three year. J ournal of School Psychology, 52, 323 341. DOI: 10.1016/j.jsp.2014.03.001. Shriberg, D., Schumacher, R., McMahon, K., Flores, S., Moy, G., Swidzinski, J., & Tompkins, N. (2012). Facilitating effective family school collaboration practices in an urban Catholic school using an action research methodology. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice. 15, 226 252.

PRESENTATIONS

● National Association of School Psychologists National Conference, February 2011

● American Psychological Association National Conference, June 2011 RESEARCH

● Center for School Evaluation, Intervention and Training (CSEIT) Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL September 2010 May 2012

● Developing Inclusive Schools, Communities, and Organizations (DISCO) Cincinnati, OH June 2010 May 2012

● Social Justice Research Team Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL September 2009 May 2012

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

● Member, National Association of School Psychologists August 2009 present

● Member, Illinois Association of School Psychologists November 2010 present

● Secretary, Loyola Association of School Psychologists March 2010 March 2011 COMMUNITY SERVICE / VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

● Arts of Life, Chicago, IL January 2015 present

● Frankie Machine Community Garden, Chicago, IL July 2014 present

● Kids Food Basket, Grand Rapids, MI July 2010

● Chicago Lights, Tutoring Program, Chicago, IL January 2010 June 2010

● Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL October 2006 February 2008

● AmeriCorps Southwest Detroit Business Association Detroit, MI June 2004 December 2004

● Refugee Services East Lansing, MI October 2002 July 2004

● America Reads Tutoring Program, Cumberland Elementary Lansing, MI January 2004 June 2004

● Community Relations Coalition East Lansing, MI August 2003 May 2004 3

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2015 16

Guided Reading

Fountas & Pinnell Assessment

RTI and Special Education

504 Procedures

Local Education Agency Training

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Addressing Challenging Behaviors NASP

Legal and Ethical Issues NASP

Assessing Autism NASP

ADHD Assessment/Intervention NASP

Assessing Reading and Interventions NASP

ADHD and Executive Functioning

Smart but Scattered

2014 15

What's New in the Woodcock Johnson IV

2013 14

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule

(ADOS) Training

ADHD/Executive Functioning

Anxiety Disorders

Excel

Common Core

Social Thinking

2012 13

Inclusionary Practices

Social Thinking

2011 12

CHAMPS

Scientific Teaching

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Paula Kluth Inclusion

AIMSweb Manager Training

i pad training

Response to Intervention (RtI) in big picture

Navigating Political Waters

Early Childhood Interventions

CPR

Accessible Literacy Learning (ALL)

Smartboard

ASPIRE Leading Successful RtI implementation

Creative Curriculum

PrePare v2

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Preschool Social Emotional Learning

Direct Instruction

Coaching Stress and Anxiety Disorders in Young

Children

Bilingualism in Early Childhood

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