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Nancy Rodighiero

Homewood,IL

Summary

Accomplished Psychologist with a proven track record at Homewood School District 153, excelling in psychoeducational evaluation and fostering team collaboration. Expert in leveraging functional behavior assessments and positive behavior supports to enhance student well-being. Demonstrated success in improving interdisciplinary care by 30%, showcasing adaptability, and relationship-building prowess. Motivated School Psychologist20 successful at helping students cope with academic and social pressures. Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship building skills. Offering 20+ years in education. Passionate School Psychologist and community engagement expert skilled in relationship and team building with external professionals to provide total resource availability to students and families. Thoughtful School Psychologist with 20 years of experience guiding students at all age levels through insurmountable obstacles, managing treatment planning and program progress. Supportive listener with creativity and sensitivity when treating individuals with varying psychological concerns. Supportive and tactful navigator of difficult family dynamics, leading parent meetings with cultural awareness and objectivity. Seasoned School Psychologist with passion to evaluate and determine academic programs, procedures and policy effectiveness. Highly-knowledgeable in scholarship and grant programs, educational exploration, and career planning.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychologist

Homewood School District 153
08.2023 - Current
  • Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
  • Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
  • Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
  • Conducted thorough psychological assessments using various testing methods to provide accurate diagnoses and inform treatment strategies.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, offering constructive feedback, and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
  • Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.

School Psychologist, Lead

Mokena School District 159
08.2016 - 07.2023
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
  • Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.

School Psychologist, RtI Coordinator

Richland School District 88A
08.2004 - 07.2016
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
  • Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.

Education

Master of Arts - School Psychology

Governors State University
University Park, IL
05.2004

MBA - Business Management

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Business, Marketing

Illinois State University
Normal
06.1988

Skills

  • Functional Behavior Assessments, BIP development
  • Goal Setting, Solutions-focused
  • Compassionate and collaborative Problem-Solving
  • Response to Intervention, Data Collection
  • Parent-teacher-student collaboration
  • School-Wide Prevention Programs
  • IEP compliance
  • Classroom observations, teacher consultations
  • Organizational abilities, Multitasking strength
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Self-Motivation

Timeline

Psychologist

Homewood School District 153
08.2023 - Current

School Psychologist, Lead

Mokena School District 159
08.2016 - 07.2023

School Psychologist, RtI Coordinator

Richland School District 88A
08.2004 - 07.2016

Master of Arts - School Psychology

Governors State University

MBA - Business Management

DePaul University

Bachelor of Science - Business, Marketing

Illinois State University
Nancy Rodighiero