Christina Welch

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Christina Welch
1218 Montana St
Orlando, FL 32803
407-461-3600

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EDUCATION	University of Central Florida Educational Specialist in School Psychology	August 2000 - May 2003 Orlando, Florida
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	University of Central Florida Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education	August 1996 - May 2000 Orlando, Florida
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	ABA Technologies Certificate of Behavior Analysis (BCBA)	January 2006 - December 2006 Melbourne, Florida
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSES	National Certification in School Psychology - August 2007 to Present Florida License in School Psychology - February 2007 to Present Florida Certification in School Psychology - 2003 to Present Board Certified Behavior Analyst - August 2007 to Present

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WORK EXPERIENCE	The School District of Osceola County Problem Solving/Response to Intervention (PS/RtI) Facilitator - School Psychologist	March 2008 - Present Osceola County, Florida
	Analyzed district and school level achievement data to identify performance deficits and apply problem solving and research proven practices to improve learning outcomes Developed, designed and implemented 90 hours of training to county personnel and administrators based on federal mandates and identified performance deficits Evaluated effectiveness of instructional models and further implemented changes based on actual learning outcomes Used quantitative and qualitative measures to judge fidelity of PS/RtI instruction and learning delivery systems -
	The School District of Osceola County District Section 504 Facilitator - School Psychologist	August 2007 - July 2008 Osceola County, Florida
	Developed, designed and implemented training programs for Administrators, support staff and teachers regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Federal anti-discriminatory legislation) and how to align their practices for compliance School district staff on the application of Applied Behavior Analysis in classrooms to increase learning gains Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA - Public Law 94-142) Evaluated district-wide compliance to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Facilitated conflict resolution between and parents and school staff regarding educational programing and compliance with Section 504 law Report Writing Committee Chair, August 2007 to Present - led committee of peers to modify and improve psychoeducational report formats to reflect new changes in state and federal legislation -
	The School District of Osceola County Site Based School Psychologist	August 2003 - August 2007 Osceola County, Florida
	Conducted psycho-educational evaluations to analyze learner characteristics and design appropriate learning objectives Developed and monitored student interventions for various disabilities to increase rate of progress Worked with school-based teams involving students, administration, faculty and parents to evaluate and increase educational outcomes Designed, developed and implemented behavior plans to improve student behavior and learning outcomes Reading Assessment Pilot Program Chair (RAPP), 2006 to 2008 - Organized and developed a diagnostic reading assessment to map reading skill profiles and apply research-based interventions Can Do Club, August 2003 to May 2007 - Organized student led community service projects completed by at-risk elementary school students Literacy Workshop, 2004 - Provided parent training in reading techniques to foster reading readiness in their children -
	The School District of Osceola County School Psychologist Intern	August 2002 - May 2003 Osceola County, Florida
	Completed psycho-educational evaluations to analyze learner characteristics and design appropriate learning objectives Worked with faculty and students to apply research proven study, behavior and time management programs Collaborated with school personnel to identify barriers to learning and facilitate problem resolution -

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INSTRUMENTS ADMINISTERED	Trained in the standardized administration and interpretation of over twenty-five intelligence, cognitive processing, achievement, developmental and behavioral assessments including: Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence Developmental Profile, Second Edition Differential Ability Scales, Second Edition Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, Second Edition Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Second Edition Leiter International Performance Scale, Revised Test of Mathematical Abilities, Second Edition Test of Word Reading Efficiency Test of Written Language, Third Edition Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Third Edition Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Second Edition Wide Range Achievement Test Woodcock-Johnson, Third Edition, Test of Cognitive Abilities Woodcock-Johnson, Third Edition, Tests of Achievement

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS	Florida Association of Behavior Analysts Florida Association of School Psychologists National Association of School Psychologists

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PRESENTATIONS & RESEARCH	2009 Florida Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Presenter "Problem Solving/Response to Intervention: Where the Rubber Hits the Road" 2008 Florida Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Presenter "How to Dot Your FBAs and Cross Your BIPs" 2008 Florida Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Presenter "Pay DRT! Osceola County's Diagnostic Reading Tool" 2002 Florida Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Presenter "We Don't All Scream for Ice Cream: Understanding and Accommodating Type 1 Diabetic Students" 2001-2002 Participated in Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) norming process 2001 Florida Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Presenter "Understanding Me Through My Eyes: A Look at Pervasive Developmental Disorders" 2001 Florida Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Presenter "Past School Experiences and Their Influence on Parent Attitudes Toward Their Child's Education" 2001 Delta Kappa Gamma National Conference, Presenter, "Understanding Me Through My Eyes: A Look at Pervasive Developmental Disorders" 2000 Honors in the Major, Thesis titled "The Effects of Prereferral Interventions on Students At-Risk of Testing for Exceptional Student Education Programs"

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OTHER WORK	Graduate Assistant - University of Central Florida January 2002 - August 2002 Managed grant expenditures and compliance Organized and completed statistical analysis on survey data Reviewed materials and research in the field of education. Graduate Assistant - Florida Literacy and Reading Excellence Center (FLARE), University of Central Florida July 2000 - January 2002 Aided in the development of research documents, distribution of materials, and coordination of events

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AWARDS AND HONORS	2008 Student Support Professional of the Year Finalist, The School District of Osceola County, Florida 2006 Florida Association of School Psychologists Conference Planning Committee

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT	Board Member Colonialtown Neighborhood Association, January 2005 to 2008 Organized and participated in community outreach, planned social events for neighborhood children, worked with developers and city officials on neighborhood issues including growth issues, safety and neighborhood unity Meal Volunteer Hubbard House, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women Holiday Toy Drive, 2004 and 2005, Hurricane Relief, 2005 Coordinated corporate and individual donations for twenty-five families of need Patient Pal Volunteer Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women, October 1998 to June 2004 Consoled and played with hospital bound children

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