Allyson Laesch Email & Phone Number

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

• Serves as the school psychologist for two Newcomers schools and one elementary school, providing consultation to teachers on behavior and trauma, developing professional development programs, supervising interns, and.
• Designs and delivers professional development for school staff and school psychologists on topics such as culturally and linguistically responsive evaluations, MTSS implementation, and evidence-based behavioral.
• Leads monthly behavior and social-emotional learning meetings with counselors, social workers, and administrators, using data analysis to drive discussions and improve school-wide behavioral health strategies.
• Created and edited the district-wide MTSS Mini Moments video series, along with trainings on multi-tiered systems of support and relevant laws, collaborating with cross-department teams to promote best practices in.
• Developed a quarterly intern rotation program for school psychology interns at Newcomer schools, establishing structured expectations, readings, and experiences to enhance interns’ multicultural competency and.
• Created and led multiple trainings and developed guidance documents for school psychologists, focusing on culturally and linguistically responsive assessments and evaluating data through a culture-informed lens to.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Redesigned MTSS documentation forms and intervention menu in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring user-friendly design and created in-service training for teachers on implementation.
• Collaborated with the MTSS team to design and implement targeted interventions for struggling learners, improving academic and behavioral outcomes across grades K-6.
• Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for students in grades K-6 across two schools, including Title I, identifying disabilities and providing data-driven recommendations.
• Led weekly social skills groups using the Social Thinking curriculum, enhancing students’ social-emotional skills and peer interactions.
• Monitored and analyzed student progress in academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains within the RTI framework, providing ongoing data to guide interventions.
• Consulted with teachers, social workers, behavioral specialists, and other professionals to develop integrated behavioral, academic, and social-emotional plans tailored to individual student needs.

Flagstaff, Arizona Area

• Applied culturally sensitive practices in conducting evaluations and providing counseling support for Native American and multilingual students, ensuring equity in service delivery.

Flagstaff, Arizona Area

• Supervised and mentored seven student workers, assigning projects based on individual interests and skills, while ensuring timely completion and professional growth.
• Utilized Microsoft Excel and Google Analytics to collect, analyze, and interpret program assessment data, driving the development of future initiatives and improvements.
• Conducted individual career advising appointments, providing guidance on resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, job search strategies, and career exploration to support students' professional development.

Moenkopi, Hopi Reservation, Arizona

• Served as a mental health consultant in a Native American preschool, observing behavioral issues and collaborating with teachers and parents to develop strategies for addressing challenging behaviors and.

Flagstaff, Arizona

• Assisted in the administration and interpretation of developmental assessments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to discuss findings and inform intervention planning.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Completed individualized evaluations for students with both common and low-incidence disabilities.
• Collaborated with the Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) team to implement a three-tiered model of support, providing rewards for positive behaviors and teaching alternative behaviors to promote.
• Conducted comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to determine the function of student behaviors, guiding the development of individualized behavioral support plans.
• Designed, implemented, and monitored Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) in the classroom, utilizing data software to track progress and adjust interventions as needed.

Flagstaff, Arizona Area

• Supervised a caseload of five children diagnosed with neurological disorders, providing ABA therapy under the direction of a BCBA to support the development of social and behavioral skills.
• Collaborated with the BCBA and families to develop, implement, and monitor individualized goals for improving social, academic, and behavioral outcomes.
• Conducted and interpreted assessments to evaluate client functioning, using results to develop targeted goals and interventions to address specific developmental needs.
• Generated monthly progress reports, analyzing data to create new goals and adjust interventions; submitted reports for insurance billing, ensuring compliance with reimbursement requirements.

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

• Provided 30 hours per week of ABA play therapy for individuals on the autism spectrum, ages 2 to 19, focusing on social, academic, and behavioral skill development.
• Trained new staff on ABA techniques and facilitated communication between families and case managers to ensure consistent, effective treatment implementation.
• Co-taught social skills classes for elementary-aged children, leading small groups of approximately 10 students to improve peer interactions and self-esteem.
• Led a social skills group for about 10 teenagers, developing evidence-based activities to address social and behavioral challenges and improve friedships.
• Planned and executed individualized and group therapy sessions, designing lessons and activities aimed at enhancing client skills across settings.

Palmyra, WI

• Planned and taught a summer camp program for approximately 30 students, incorporating STEM, Spanish language, art, cooking, and reading to foster well-rounded enrichment experiences.
• Assisted lead teachers in classrooms serving children from infancy to prekindergarten, supporting social skills development and early math and literacy education using principles of educational psychology.
• Directed Spanish language classes, creating engaging lesson plans tailored to the developmental needs of the student age group.

Ed.S., School Psychology, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Minors in Communicative Science & Disorders and Spanish, Undergraduate Research Program, Dean's list every.