Curriculum Vitae

KIMBERLY D. ARMSTEAD, Ph.D., Psy.S., CSP, LSWA

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Jacksonville, FL 32244

Email: ad08ku@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 904-***-****

Education

**/**** **.*. ** Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Nova Southeastern University 06/2005 Psy.S. Specialist in School Psychology, Nova Southeastern University 12/2003 M.S. in School Psychology, Nova Southeastern University 05/1995 M.A. in Behavioral Science Psychology, University of Houston Clear Lake 12/1993 B.S. in Psychology, University of Houston Clear Lake 08/1991 A.A. in Social Sciences, San Jacinto College Licensure/Certifications

Licensed and Certified School Psychologist (FL) (active) Licensed as a Social Worker Associate (TX) (inactive) Business Computer Information Systems Teacher Certification (TX and FL) Family Mediation Certificate/Training (FL)

Certificates of Attendance: Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, Family Mediation, Bullying and Suicide Prevention, Positive Behavior Interventions, Children with Sexual Behavior Problems, Baker Act Process, and Grief

Certified Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools Facilitator Certified Suicide Prevention and Risk Assessment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

8/2006 to Present Clay County School District, Student Services School Psychologist

• Assist school related personnel in identifying children with learning problems.

• Review screening data and cumulative records of students to determine appropriate testing that is needed.

• Administer and score various psychological tests used to identify the intellectually handicapped, learning disabled, other health impaired, autism spectrum disorder, emotionally maladjusted, socially maladjusted, or gifted.

• Prepare psychological statistical reports interpreting test results, and giving appropriate recommendations concerning educational programs for students.

• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and parents in designing educational programs to meet the needs of children eligible for Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

(special education) services.

• Work with individual and/or small groups of children whose social/emotional disabilities interfere with classroom activity.

• Explore means by which parents and the school can work together more effectively to assist children in achieving academic success.

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• Expedite referrals to other specialist and agencies when appropriate.

• Assume responsibility as outlined by the Department of Education (DOE) and Florida School Laws.

• Perform other such duties as requested by the Director of Student Services.

• Provide campus leaders with assistance and support as needed regarding Response to Intervention (RtI).

• Support student services director and school administration with implementing policy guidelines and procedures.

• Guide the RTI development processes academic/behavior from inception to submission of special education services.

• Work closely with administration to ensure the implementation of state board of education requirements for RTI and eligibility criterion for our ESE students. 10/2015 to 10/2022 University of Arizona Global Campus Online (Ashford University) Adjunct Professor

Courses are taught online using the Canvas learning management system. Courses (3 credit hours) are five weeks in length for students; however, instructors complete seven weeks to include preparation for the courses. Throughout each course, students are encouraged to be innovative, engaged in their work, and they are empowered in order to enhance their learning outcomes and overall student success.

Courses taught

• GEN102: Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace

• EXP105: Personal Dimensions of Education

• PSY202: Adult Development and Life Assessment

8/2008 to 1/2018 University of Phoenix Online

Adjunct Professor

• Passionate about utilizing creativity, innovation and leadership experience while preparing students for the 21st centruy in an environment that value collaboration, integrity and diversity.

• Facilitate online forum discussions enhancing student’s knowledge of concepts integrating classroom text and other research literature to real-life experiences in the personal and professional perspectives of the students.

• Learning Management System (Canvas, Blackboard)

• Provide feedback to ensure student academic success.

• Serves as a part-time faculty member teaching individual specified courses.

• Gear instruction to the course objectives by ensuring that course activities, assignments, and assessments relate to the achievement of the course objectives using only the University's current course materials and guidelines.

• Provide timely feedback and grades.

• Proactively responds and attempts to resolve student academic issues within the class in conjunction with University policies, and procedures.

• Maintains a positive relationship with students.

• Participates, when possible, in faculty development activities. 3

• Remain current in the professional and technical knowledge of the content areas through attending professional conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies, etc.

• Supervise learning team activities.

• Demonstrate a high level of problem solving and decision-making abilities to respond to student issues and concerns.

• Counsel and advise students on academic matters.

• Employ mediation skills to handle student grievances within learning teams and groups.

• Make provisions for students with disabilities.

• Provide expert academic advisement to ensure student statisfaction and success.

• Collaborate with a diverse, highly qualified faculty to develop and implement innovative strategies to assess student learning outcomes (i.e. rubrics, deliverables, etc.). Courses taught

• BSHS/335 – Ethics and Values for Human Service Professionals

• PSY/355 Motivational Processes in Human Psychology

• Course Assignments: Human Services Fundamental Undergraduate, Psychology Social, Personality and Motivation Undergraduate, Psychology/Motivational/Cognitive/Learning

• In addition, for 1 year at UOP duties were: Clinical placement Site Visit Evaluator for the College of Social Sciences Master of Science in Counseling (MSC). 6/2015 to 1/2018 University of Phoenix

Field experience Site Visit Evaluator for the College of Social Sciences Bachelor of Science in Human Services.

8/2004 to 8/2006 Baker County Schools ESE/Student Services School Psychologist

• Conducted evaluations of learning environments for new referrals and reevaluations.

• Consulted with parents as well as regular and special education teachers.

• Developed, implemented, and evaluated intervention plans prior to referrals being submitted.

• Participated in Child Study Team (CST) meetings and assist in developing IEPs.

• Facilitated in-service workshops and prepared written reports for student files.

• Provided consultation, evaluation, prevention, intervention, research and planning services when needed.

• Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems.

• Helped others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.

• Created interventions for children at-risk of failing school or dropping out of school.

• Worked directly with children, teachers and parents to help resolve problems in adjustment and learning.

• Worked with children with social skills and anger management issues.

• Help families and schools manage crises, such as death, illness, and/or community trauma. 4

• Evaluated the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs/plans; and, use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions. 8/2004 to 8/2006 Union Juvenile Re-Directional Facility (Part-time)

• Worked part-time nights and weekends while working as a School Psychologist for Baker County (2 years). Worked as a Juvenile Sex Offender Therapist for about eight months conducting diagnostic intakes of sexual offenders from the ages of 10 through 21. Managed a caseload of patients with identified learning disabilities and psychological disorders. Conducted individual and group therapy. Diagnosed psychological disorders according to the DMS-IV. Prepared written assessments and reports for parents and the Juvenile Justice Department.

8/2000 to 8/2004 Duval County Schools (Joseph Stilwell Middle) Microcomputer Applications Systems Teacher

• Taught basic computer concepts and skills to middle school children.

• Organized and supervised school-wide educational tours.

• Technical Support Representative for the school.

• Facilitated team-up after school program for girls and boys who needed tutoring and enhanced reading skills.

• Assistant coach for the girl’s track team.

• Community Education Instructor for the nightly adult computer classes in which I taught adults keyboarding and word processing.

• Taught Hospital Homebound student’s part-time nights and weekends. Taught students who were on medical leave from school (i.e., taught and mentored Traumatic Brain Injured, Cerebral Palsy students).

8/1996 to 8/2000 Houston Independent School District (DeBakey High School) Business Computer Information Systems Teacher

• Taught basic and advanced computer concepts and skills to college preparatory students (9- 12th grade). The program is a Technology Vocational Education course.

• Mentored new teachers for 1 year.

• Organized school wide fundraising activities every semester.

• Participated on the budget committee for school wide projects.

• Supervised and coordinated after school tutoring/mentoring programs at the local community school.

• Participated in community outreach programs (e.g., Beach Clean Up, Star of Hope, Texas Children's Hospital, and Harris County Psychiatric Hospital).

• Sponsored Drug Free Club activities.

• Head sponsor of the Class of 2001 activities since 1997.

• Founder and sponsor of the Teen Service Corps community service club.

• Sponsored Future Business Leaders of America/UIL competitions. 5

• Participated on various school wide committees involving technology, and organized/supervised school wide European educational tours annually (Paris, London, Rome, Venice, Madrid, Barcelona, etc.).

Volunteer Experiences

• In the evenings/weekends, volunteered as a Crisis Intervention Hotline Counselor at Crisis Intervention of Houston (for 4 years during the aforementioned time frame). Counseled and consulted callers in crisis; applied crisis prevention and intervention techniques with callers in crisis. Utilized active listening skills and responding skills. Provided community resources. Implemented lethality assessments for suicidal callers. Worked with high-risk groups and/or behaviors (i.e., loss and grief, alcohol abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, rape, family violence, suicide, etc).

• Volunteered with Bay Area Turning Point assisting battered women and their children (for 1 year during this time frame as well). Research

Dissertation research focused on Resolving Due Process Complaints: A Comparative Analysis of the Relationship between Teacher and Parent Perspectives Regarding the Efficacy of an Individual Education Plan’s (IEP’s) Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) through the lenses of teachers and parents in order to inspire a reduction in due process complaints within the Florida school district. The IEP is generated in the public education system. Each plan is created by a staff of school personnel including the parent(s), and provides a blueprint of objectives and goals to meet the academic need of students with disabilities/special needs. My research encompassed quantitative methods to identify the perspectives of teachers and parents in a West Florida school district. The data collected was used to devise themes of reference to identify commonalities within teacher and parental perspectives, assess the effectiveness of the IEP process, and suggest possible system reform within the IEP process and procedures. Strategies were proposed to enhance delivery of specialized education to students with special needs. Community Outreach/Professional Organizations

Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville (DSAJ)

American Psychological Association (APA)

Florida Association of School Psychologist (FASP)

National Association of School Psychologist (NASP) Awards/Recognition

Crisis Intervention Volunteer Recruitment Award

Psi Chi Honors Society member

Who’s Who Among Students of America member

Personal Profile

I am a proud U.S. Navy wife of three children. I love spending time with my family, participating in church and community awareness events, traveling, exercising, reading, and writing. I am passionate about my work as a school psychologist, global conflict analyst and peace maker, and adjunct instructor. My desire and purpose are to be noted as a humanitarian who continues making a positive difference in the community and globally.

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