Maureen Hoodecheck
School Psycholgist
Prior Lake
Summary
Dynamic School Psychologist with expertise from MN School District 719, specializing in mental health awareness and emotional support. Proven track record in comprehensive evaluation of students with special needs, designing IEP goals and implementing academic intervention strategies. Skilled in collaborative problem-solving and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and educators to enhance organizational growth and student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
MN School District 719
08.2003 - Current
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness, classroom management, executive functioning, and social-emotional learning.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Utilized research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and program planning.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
School Psychologist Intern
Minnesota River Valley Special Education Coop
09.2002 - 06.2003
Education
Master of Arts - Business Administration Marketing/Management
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN 05.2001 -
Master of Science - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin
River Falls, WI 05.2001 -
Education Specialist School Psychology
University of Wisconsin
River Falls, WISkills
Mental health awareness
Staff Development
Functional behavior assessments
Emotional support students, parents and staff
Organizational growth and development
Verbal and written communication
Youth and adolescent development
504 plans
Special education expertise
Academic intervention strategies
Multicultural Competence
Attention-deficit disorder experience
Collaborative Problem-solving
Autism spectrum support
Affiliations
Member National Association of School Psychologists
Certification
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Timeline
School Psychologist
MN School District 719
08.2003 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Minnesota River Valley Special Education Coop
09.2002 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Business Administration Marketing/Management
St. Catherine University
05.2001 -
Master of Science - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin
05.2001 -
Education Specialist School Psychology
University of Wisconsin
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