Qualifications

CERTIFICATIONS:

Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) – Granted by National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

Georgia Educator Certificate (Level 7) – Granted by Georgia Professional Standards Commission in School Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades, and Special Education

EDUCATION:

Ph.D.       Doctorate of Philosophy in School Psychology - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Dissertation: Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy and Use of Behavioral Interventions: Consultation Effects and Sustainability

Ed.S.       Specialist in Education in School Psychology - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Thesis: Factors Influencing Special Educators’ Perspectives Regarding the Reintegration of Special Education Students

M.Ed.       Master of Education in School Psychology - Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

M.A.          Master of Arts in Special Education - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

B.S.          Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

Tanner, B., English, C., Iovonnone, R., & Keller, H. (2008, February). Student Outcomes: Relationships among Teacher Efficacy, Coaching, and Treatment Integrity. Paper presented at National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Tanner, B. & Powell-Smith, K.A. (2007, March). Special educators’ perceptions of reintegrating special education students into general education classrooms. Poster presentation at National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, New York, NY.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIENCE:

School Psychologist: DeKalb County School System, Decatur, GA

Provided systems level consultation in implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI) protocols
Conducted psychological evaluations of students with academic, emotional, or behavioral concerns and present results through written reports and consultation
Provided staff development to psychological services staff and school faculties

School Psychologist Intern: Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium, Springfield, IL
The Hope Institute for Children and Families

Developed behavior support plans, trained staff, and monitored intervention implementation
Provided individual and group therapy to youth with developmental disabilities

The Autism Program (TAP) of Illinois

Conducted comprehensive autism evaluations including administration and interpretation of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
Co-lead social skills group for youth with autism spectrum disorders
Provided consultative behavior analysis services and lead new diagnosis seminars for families of children recently diagnosed with autism

Springfield Public Schools District 186

Lead systems change efforts in Response to Intervention (RtI) including universal, targeted, and tertiary behavioral and academic interventions
Conducted traditional and Response to Intervention (RtI) assessments for special education eligibility

Behavioral Consultant: University of South Florida, Florida Mental Health Institute, Tampa, FL

Consulted with instructional teams to develop and implement behavior support plans for students with severe behavior problems, monitored treatment integrity, and provided in-class coaching and technical assistance
Contributed to preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and writing of future grants

Psychology Assistant: Tampa Bay Family Therapy Center, Tampa, FL

Co-lead social skills groups for children and adolescents with a variety of social and emotional diagnoses and issues
Conducted school observations and consultation with families

PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Intellectual Disabilities Teacher: Marietta High School, Marietta, GA

Directed instruction in life skills, math, and independent living skills for students with mild intellectual disabilities

Special Education Resource Teacher: Marietta Middle School, Marietta, GA

Used group and individual techniques in teaching seventh and eighth grade students science, social studies, study skills, and reading in a self-contained setting

Special Education Inclusion Teacher: Redan High School, Stone Mountain, GA

Modified materials and coordinated accommodations for special education students in general education math and science classes

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Graduate Teaching Assistant: University of South Florida Department of Psychological and Social Foundations

Taught graduate and undergraduate level students in educational psychology courses involving assessment, learning theories, and human development
Teaching evaluation median scores of 4 or 5 on 5-point Likert-type scale

Graduate Teaching Assistant: West Virginia University Educational Psychology Department

Taught an undergraduate course in learning strategies including note-taking and study skills
Teaching evaluation median scores of 4 or 5 on 5-point Likert-type scale