Laura Jensen
Lakeville
Summary
School psychologist specializing in comprehensive educational evaluations and assessment tool interpretation. Proven leadership in independent practice and effective collaboration with educators to address student needs. Expertise in adapting assessment tools for diverse populations to ensure accurate reflection of student abilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills facilitate professional interactions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Independent Contractor
09.2018 - Current
- Delivered independent contract services to charter and virtual schools, conducting comprehensive evaluations including autism testing (ADOS certified).
- Additionally, utilized data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations and review of records to develop comprehensive reports
- Ensured compliance with due process timelines while collaborating with educational professionals on findings.
- Assessed educational needs and proposed accommodations to bolster student success.
- Led evaluation results meetings, facilitating discussions on implementation of actionable plans.
School Psychologist
Eden Prairie School District
Eden Prairie
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Engaged in Early Childhood and Transitions Child Study teams to discuss student strengths and testing requirements.
- Collaborated on Multi-Tiered System of Supports team to establish interventions and monitor student progress.
- Utilized various assessment tools, both standardized and non-standardized, for effective student evaluation.
- Participated in Professional Learning Community dedicated to assessing culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
- Created an FBA template to better identify and address students' disruptive behaviors.
School Psychologist
Owatonna School District
Owatonna
01.2008 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with school evaluation team to refine student assessment processes.
- Conducted evaluations for early childhood and elementary students, identifying interventions and counseling needs.
- Delivered behavioral support in alignment with student Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Applied expertise in educational assessment tools for cognitive, adaptive, social/emotional, and behavioral testing.
- Participated in Response-to-Intervention team, developing interventions and analyzing data for effectiveness.
Education
Education Specialists Degree - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin
River Falls05.2009
Masters of Science in Education - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin
River Falls05.2007
Bachelors of Science - Psychology, Social Welfare
Minnesota State University
Mankato05.2004
Skills
- Administering assessment tools
- Scoring assessment tools
- Interpreting assessment tools
- Interviewing
- Working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Autism testing
- Evaluating students using online platforms
- Independent counseling skills
- Group counseling skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Independent tasks
- Team-oriented tasks
- Leadership skills
Affiliations
- Board member of the Minnesota School Psychologists Association, 2013-2020
Internship
Internship, Owatonna School District, 09/01/08 - 05/01/09, Provide psychological services in a school district under the trained supervision of a licensed school psychologist working mainly with high school and middle school aged adolescents., Administered, scored, and interpreted intelligence tests and other assessment tools. Wrote evaluation reports, and presented results to educational professionals, administrators, and parents., Took an active role in incorporating Response-to-Intervention within the school district (now MTSS) which involved providing training to staff in Curriculum Based Measures (CBM), collecting data, and interpreting data to determine intervention efficacy.
Certification
- I maintain my NCSP every three years based on the National School Psychology Association requirements
- I engage in 75 clock hours of continuing education units throughout those three years with emphasis on understanding the law regarding school psychological practices, continued education about updated/new assessments, and increasing my knowledge of culturally and linguistically educated students
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Psychologist
Independent Contractor
09.2018 - Current
School Psychologist
Eden Prairie School District
09.2013 - 05.2018
School Psychologist
Owatonna School District
01.2008 - 05.2013
Education Specialists Degree - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin
Masters of Science in Education - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin
Bachelors of Science - Psychology, Social Welfare
Minnesota State University
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