School Psychologist

Tamara D. St. Junious

**** ****** **., ********, ** 77583

(C) 337-***-**** **********@**********.***

Education/Certification

Doctor of Special Education, Houston Baptist University- In Progress

Master of Arts in Psychology-Specialist in School Psychology, Houston Baptist University- Graduation May 2022

Master of Special Education-Educational Diagnostician, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX 2014

Bachelor of Science- Family and Consumer Science, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA 2003

Educational Diagnostician Certificate- Texas

Special Education Certificate- K-12 Endorsement, Texas

Assessment and Leadership Experience

School Psychologist (Independent Contractor)- July 2022- Present

Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.

Score and interpret test data.

Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.

Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures and all applicable rules and laws.

May serve as a case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses.

Conduct group and individual counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.

Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.

Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.

Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and the interpretation of assessment data.

Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.

Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents. Create, maintain and support a learning environment that is academically, emotionally, and physically safe.

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Intern- July 2021- June 2022

Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.

Score and interpret test data.

Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.

Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures and all applicable rules and laws.

May serve as a case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses.

Conduct group and individual counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.

Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.

Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.

Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with the identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.

Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.

Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and the interpretation of assessment data.

Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.

Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.

Participate in research-based professional development.

Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.

Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents. Create, maintain and support a learning environment that is academically, emotionally, and physically safe.

Contract Educational Diagnostician, August 2018- July 2021

Administer and score cognitive and achievement assessments

Interpret scores and write reports explaining scores, determinations, and recommendations

Conduct meetings with staff and parents to explain assessments and determinations

Educational Diagnostician, Texas City ISD, Texas City, TX 2017-June 2018

Administer and score cognitive and achievement assessments

Interpret scores and write reports explaining scores, determinations, and recommendations

Conduct meetings with staff and parents to explain assessments and determinations

Assist teachers with differentiating instruction

Educational Diagnostician, Brazosport ISD, Clute, TX 2015-2016

Administer and score cognitive and achievement assessments

Interpret scores and write reports explaining scores, determinations, and recommendations

Conduct meetings with staff and parents to explain assessments and determinations

Special Education Department Head, EC Mason Elementary, Manvel, TX 2013-2015

Support curriculum council goals and work with campus teachers to achieve the goals. Support and lead the implementation of the district curriculum and current initiatives.

Provide or facilitate staff development for the subject area represented at the campus level as appropriate.

Serve as an instructional leader to help individuals in the department or grade level make necessary changes in the delivery of curriculum and instruction

Mentor Teacher, EC Mason Elementary, Manvel, TX 2013- 2015

Provide demonstration lessons

Participate in the formalized peer review process as a formative evaluator

Planning and coordinating school-based professional development

Support and assist in implementing school/district vision

PBIS Team Leader, EC Mason Elementary, Manvel, TX 2011-2015

Assist in the development of the school-wide behavior intervention plan

Monitor behavior data

Maintain communication with staff and administrators

Evaluate the progress of the intervention plan

Teaching Experience

Fundamental Skills Teacher- Don Jeter Elementary, Manvel, TX, 2016-2017

Collaborated with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEPs through the ARD committee process.

Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing Provided personal care, medical care, and feeding of a student as stated in IEP.

Behavior Specialist- EC Mason Elementary, Manvel, TX, 2012- 2015

Administers programs and services for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed students for improved functioning

Assists in developing interventions, functional behavioral assessments, and behavior intervention plans

Assists in developing procedures and training for campus staff involved with students with challenging behaviors

Manage student behavior and discipline. This includes intervening in a crisis and restraining students when necessary according to IEP.

Fundamental Skills Teacher- Savannah Lakes Elementary, Rosharon, TX, 2010-2012

Collaborated with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEPs through the ARD committee process.

Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing Provided personal care, medical care, and feeding of a student as stated in IEP.

Resource Teacher- Manvel High School, Manvel, TX, 2009-2010

Collaborated with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEPs through the ARD committee process.

Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing

District Behavior Teacher- Alvin high School, Alvin, TX, 2008-2009

Provided academic instruction for emotionally disturbed students

Administers programs and services for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed students for improved functioning

Assists in developing interventions, functional behavioral assessments, and behavior intervention plans

Manage student behavior and discipline. This includes intervening in a crisis and restraining students when necessary according to IEP.

English and Language Arts Resource Teacher, Reynaud Middle School, Lake Charles, LA 2005-2008

Collaborated with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEPs through the ARD committee process.

Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing

Additional Training/Professional Development

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Alvin ISD, 2014

Capturing Kids Hearts, Flippen Group, 2012

Positive Behavior School Intervention, Andrea Ogonosky, 2012

PASS: Inclusion for Students with Behavior Disorders, James Poole, 2012

Picture Exchange Communication System, Alvin ISD, 2011

Professional Affiliations

Kappa Delta Pi- International Honors Society for Educators, 2014-Present

Gulf Coast Administrators of Special Education Member

Texas Educational Diagnostician Association Member

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