Lee Wright
Americus
Summary
Dedicated School Psychologist with expertise in psychological assessments, IEP development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to fostering positive educational environments through effective communication and behavior management strategies.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Crisp County Schools
Cordele
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted psychological assessments for students with diverse needs.
- Developed individualized education plans in partnership with special education teams.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student needs and strategies.
- Provided consultation services to school staff regarding effective strategies for addressing student behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services across multiple agencies serving students with special needs.
- Facilitated school-based meetings to discuss student IEPs and progress toward goals.
- Actively engaged in professional development activities such as attending conferences or taking continuing education courses.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Provided consultation to parents and teachers on learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
School Psychologist
Chattahoochee-Flint RESA
Ellaville
08.1988 - Current
- Conducted psychological assessments for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective intervention strategies.
- Developed individualized education plans in partnership with special education teams.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student needs and strategies.
- Actively engaged in professional development activities such as attending conferences or taking continuing education courses.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Attended training courses and industry conferences to stay abreast of latest industry trends.
School Psychologist
Dougherty County Schools
Albany
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Conducted psychological assessments for students with diverse needs.
- Developed individualized education plans in partnership with special education teams.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student needs and strategies.
- Assisted with the development of positive behavior supports systems within schools.
- Provided consultation services to school staff regarding effective strategies for addressing student behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Actively engaged in professional development activities such as attending conferences or taking continuing education courses.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Attended training courses and industry conferences to stay abreast of latest industry trends.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
Psychological Consultant
Flint Area Psychoeducational Center
Cordele
02.1983 - 08.1988
- Provided psychological assessments to evaluate client needs and develop treatment plans.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to support emotional and mental well-being.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay updated on industry trends and techniques.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay abreast of current trends in psychology.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients with complex needs.
- Advised school personnel on how best to support students with emotional or behavioral challenges.
- Conducted psychological assessments and evaluations to diagnose mental health disorders.
- Assisted in the development of behavior management programs for children with behavioral issues.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05-2026
Education Specialist - School Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA08-1986
Master of Education - School Psychometry
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA08-1982
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA08-1980
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
Thomaston, GA05-1976
Skills
- Psychological assessment
- Individualized education plans
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Behavior management strategies
- Professional development engagement
- Effective communication
- Consultation services
- Cognitive evaluation techniques
- Emotional support strategies
- Individualized education programs
- Emotional support
- Learning disability identification
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Timeline
School Psychologist
Crisp County Schools
08.2020 - Current
School Psychologist
Dougherty County Schools
03.2018 - 05.2020
School Psychologist
Chattahoochee-Flint RESA
08.1988 - Current
Psychological Consultant
Flint Area Psychoeducational Center
02.1983 - 08.1988
Master of Divinity - Theology
Emory University
Education Specialist - School Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Master of Education - School Psychometry
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Georgia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School