Natalie Berscheid
Wright City,MO
Summary
Seasoned School Psychological Examiner with 7 years experience as psychoeducational professional working in person and remotely. Seasoned Special Education Instructional Assistant with 10 years as an accomplished educator who cares deeply about student success. Creative lesson planner who excels at motivating and inspiring students. Successful implementation of Tier I, II, III and IV interventions for at-risk and high- risk students at the elementary and secondary levels. Experience has been further enhanced by serving two school counseling internships as well as serving an internship as a Psychological Examiner.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychological Examiner
Supplemental Health Care
Saint Louis, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated and strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Special Education Instructionl Assistant
Wentzville R-IV School District
07.2009 - Current
- Maintain daily communications with Teacher, Counselors, and other staff regarding student's behavior and academics.
- Assisting in tracking IEP behavior and academic goals.
- Instruct daily math lessons for lower level math students and students working at grade level.
- Instruct daily communication arts and for students below grade level.
- Assist students in the regular education classrooms with regards to school work and behavior management.
- Manage a classroom for students in a Reading Enrichment Program.
- Facilitate Character Education Groups.
- Sought and created appropriate learning materials for students in Direct Instruction for learning and re-teaching opportunities.
- Active participant with the Positive Behavioral Support Committee.
- Maintain flexibility with school staff to meet student and building needs.
- Independently create and maintain a structured classroom environment.
- Develop and adapt learning lessons as appropriate for group/individual needs.
- Performed individual cognitive and academic assessments of students.
- Participated in Care Team, RED, and eligibility meetings with parents and other necessary professionals.
- Provided for the well-being, health and safety of all students.
- Complied with the direction of administration and responded to administrative direction.
- Maintain confidentiality of students and their families.
- Identified pupil needs, developed appropriate strategies for IEP plans.
- Developed diagnostic report of evaluations and interpret the results.
- Maintains open communication with necessary school staff.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as the Smartboard.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and the Parent Teacher Club.
- Instructed more than 100 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
- Assisted 2-5 children per station during small-group learning periods.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Instructed students with disabilities, including intellectual diability, specific lerning disabilities and emotional disturbance, and autism spectrum disorders.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and reading groups.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in a self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
- Established a safe play environment for the students.
- Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
School Psychological Examiner
Warren County R-III School District
Warrenton, MO
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center
Wentzville, Missouri
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions for students.
- Coordinate student lessons and provide progress notes on student learning. Provided positive reinforcement for good behavior and student effort with t learning objectives.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Wentzville R-IV School District
Wentzville, Missouri
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Instructed students with disabilities, including Autism, Emotional Disturbance and Intellectual Disability and Specific Learning Disability.
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Supervised 30-100 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips.
- Enforced school’s student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
- Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Wentzville R-IV School District
Wentzville
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Managed classrooms of 10 to 15 high school students during the absence of their teachers.
- Assisting students with academic instruction, and completion of schoolwork for High School credit recovery.
- Assisted classroom teacher with classroom management, including monitoring student interactions, schoolwork and other classroom duties as necessary.
- Maintain daily communication with Teacher, Therapists, and other staff regarding students’ behavior and academics.
- Attend daily collaboration meetings with staff and program coordinator.
Residential Youth Care Worker
Youth In Need
St. Charles, Missouri
05.2007 - 07.2007
- Supervision and surveillance of youths, and monitor youth interaction.
- Assist youth with daily activities, meal preparation, hygiene and homework.
- Maintain daily communication with Director, Therapists and other staff concerning residential youth.
- Provide phone crisis intervention, assessment, and referral. Ensure that all licensing requirements are met.
- Administration of daily medications prescribed to resident youth.
Education
Master of Arts - School Guidance Counseling
Missouri Baptist University
2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Missouri- St. Louis
2007
Skills
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Diverse classroom settings
- Classroom discipline
- Behavior management systems
- Autism spectrum awareness
- School district guidelines comprehension
- Learning assessments
- Organized
- Lesson planning
Ability to effectively deliver direct instruction in the subject areas of Math and ELA
Ability to collect, calculate and interpret IEP data
Ability to handle varying of concrete variables in situations
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form
Ability to thoroughly write reports
Thorough working knowledge of the diverse learning styles in the Special Education setting
Certification
- K-12 School Guidance Counseling
- K-12 School Psychological Examiner
Timeline
School Psychological Examiner
Supplemental Health Care
08.2023 - Current
School Psychological Examiner
Warren County R-III School District
08.2017 - 06.2023
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center
10.2016 - 01.2017
Special Education Instructionl Assistant
Wentzville R-IV School District
07.2009 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Wentzville R-IV School District
07.2008 - 07.2009
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Wentzville R-IV School District
07.2007 - 07.2008
Residential Youth Care Worker
Youth In Need
05.2007 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - School Guidance Counseling
Missouri Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Missouri- St. Louis