Tracey V. Smith Email & Phone Number

Richardson, Texas, United States

* Collaborative arena assessment: Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, vision and auditory specialists, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, and Social Worker* Full-Battery Assessment of 3-6 year olds* Early Childhood Education (ECI) transition assessments* Administer, score and interpret appropriate evaluation instruments based on district and state guidelines for the specific needs of the student* Comply with federal and state timelines for evaluations, written reports, and Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings district-wide (150 campuses)* Recommend eligibility for special education services to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee* Develop Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) reports and Individual Education Plans (IEP).

* Valid certification for Educational Diagnostician* Evaluation of elementary and secondary students referred for assessment* Re-evaluation of students for special education eligibility purposes* In depth working knowledge of feral laws, state guidelines, and local district policies* Vast knowledge of diagnostic procedures, instructional and behavior modifications and accommodations* Administer, score, and interpret appropriate evaluation instruments based on district guidelines for the specific needs of the student* Recommend eligibility for special education services to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee* Develop Full and Individual Evaluation reports and Individual Education Plans.* Observe federal and state timelines for evaluations and written evaluation reports* Relate sensitive information to parents, students, and campus staff* Demonstrates exceptional skills in written and verbal communication.

* Valid Texas teaching certificate with Early Childhood Special Education endorsement* Aligned special education instructional standards with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)* Coordinated and facilitated annual review of child's program* Prepared lessons that reflected accommodations for individual student differences* Planned and supervised purposeful assignments for Teacher Assistant* Consistently assessed student achievement through informal assessment* Developed and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students* Established and maintained open lines of communications with parents and co-workers* Attended and participated in staff meetings, committee meetings, and work sessions as required by the principal* Trained in the High Scope educational classroom model* Coordinated and directed campus after-care program for students* Coordinated Special Education Department activities on campus.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Education/Teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs

Study Abroad, Education/Teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Tau