School Psychologist Special Education

Ashley Neal

**** *********** *** • Pekin, IL ****4 • 309-***-**** • **************@*****.***

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Highly organized and diligent professional drawing upon over 12 years of experience. Worked in various school settings with children 3 years of age through 22 and is highly experienced in a wide variety of psychoeducational assessments. Works collaboratively with school teams, viewed as a leader in buildings and completes paperwork in a timely manner. Maintains positive relationships with parents, school staff and administration. Enjoys working with children and their families, being an advocate for all kids and helping them to obtain progress over time.

- Core Competencies -

Engages in Collaboration/Positive Teamwork

Problem-Solver

Reflective and Approachable

Timely and Thorough

Maintains Updated Professional Development

Responsive to New Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pekin Community High School (PCHS), Pekin, IL

School Psychologist (June 2021-Present)

Caseload encompasses high school through adult transition program (age 22). Works collaboratively with school teams during the IEP and RTI process. Leads out IEP and district level meetings and completes paperwork in a timely manner. Completes student observations, teacher consultations and FBA/BIP as needed. Conducts individual and group counseling within the school setting. Works with special and general education students, involving crisis management and SEL improvement. Demonstrates organization and caseload management.

Selected Contributions:

Contributes to a Freshman Mentoring Program

Participates on a Threat Assessment Team

Have presented to students on the School Psychology career during a career exploration day

Washington Township Special Education Cooperative (WTSEC), Washington, IL

School Psychologist (August 2018 – May 2021)

Caseload encompassed Early Childhood through High School. Works collaboratively with school teams, during the IEP and RTI process. Leads out IEP and district level meetings and completes paperwork in a timely manner. Completes student observations, teacher consultations and FBA/BIP, as needed. Works with special and general education students, involving crisis management and SEL improvement.

Selected Contributions:

Started an SEL Committee for district; Lead out Committee

Spoke to Board of Education on SEL data/district process (December 2019)

Wrote a district grant for SEL resources/books students K-3

Pekin School District 108, Pekin, IL

School Psychologist (August 2007 – May 2018)

Caseload encompassed Early Childhood through 8th grade. Worked collaboratively with school teams, completing re-evaluations and initial evaluations. Caseload averaged between 85-115 evaluations per year. Lead out IEP meetings, acting as the school psychologist but also facilitator. Completed student observations, teacher consultations and FBA/BIP, as needed. Conducted weekly group counseling sessions with special education students, as directed by their IEP and goal status.

Selected Contributions:

Lead out district wide AIMSwebPlus training

Completed initial and refresher training for ADOS and ADOS-2

Tazewell Mason County Special Education Association (TMCSEA), Pekin, IL

School Psychologist (August 2006 – May 2007)

Caseload encompassed Kindergarten through High School. Worked collaboratively with school teams, completing re-evaluations and initial evaluations.

EDUCATION

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

August 2003-May 2006

Masters of Science (M.S)

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

August 1999- May 2003

Major Psychology, Minor Sociology

Bachelor of Arts

Pekin Community High School, Pekin, IL

August 1994 – May 1999

Graduated High Honors

LICENSE

IL Professional Educator License (PEL)

Issued 9/11/06; Renewed 7/1/17; Expires 6/30/26

IEIN: 766752

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