1. 7505 Ridgedale Court
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 897-0988
mmdavis72@gmail.com
MICHELLE M. DAVIS, MS, LSSP
OBJECTIVE Knowledgeable practiced Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, passionate about making
a difference in the life of students with disabilities. The desire to share effective and proven
instructional, supportive strategies with parents and other educators, coupled with an
unquenchable motivation to add to that knowledge base. A professional who is able to
adjust to the ever-changing fields of education and psychology, as well as provide support to
others, across a vast spectrum of contexts.
PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENTS
LICENSED SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
 Authored, co-authored and presented staff development at the team, department,
campus, and district levels, improving knowledge of disabilities and interventions for
students with disabilities.
 Provided analysis of student data, occasioning individualized educational programming for
students with disabilities.
 Consulted with school personnel and parents, resulting in progress for students with
disabilities.
 Mentored new LSSPs and LSSP students.
 Collaborated with colleagues on various campus and department improvement projects.
 Led the Autism Evaluation Team in multiple districts.
 Supervised LSSP Team in Mesquite ISD.
 Created and facilitated individual and group parent training sessions.
 Facilitated IEP meetings.
 Piloted innovative strategy for social skills groups.
SPECIAL EDUCATION AREA COORDINATOR
 Ensured district-wide special education compliance at the federal, state, and local levels
 Introduced department-wide initiative to overhaul IEP goal writing process.
 Managed the ESY p ro g ra m for qualifying students at the district level, including
budget oversight, staffing, and supervision.
 Authored, co-authored and presented to campus and district administrators, improving
special education knowledge of and compliance with federal and state regulations.
 Through collaboration with campus administrators and special education personnel,
supported special education services for an attendance area that included twelve
campuses, elementary through high school.
 Co-authored and presented pertinent information at regularly scheduled area team
meetings.
 Assessed special education instructional staffing needs for assigned attendance area,
cultivating efficiency in identified areas.
 Monitored the special education computer management system at the district level,
including co-facilitation of transition to the new management system.
 Oversaw collection and communication of district special education PEIMS data.

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SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR
 Ensured district-wide compliance with federal §504/ADA regulations.
 Strengthened §504/ADA process across the district.
 Partnered with the computer management system provider to design a federally compliant
§504 module.
 Promoted knowledge of §504/ADA through regular presentations given to counselors,
campus administrators, and district administrators.
 Oversaw collection and communication of district §504 PEIMS data within the district.
SKILLS  Knowledge and expertise in the practice of school psychology, including, but not limited
to, brain-based assessment and intervention, techniques for direct psychological services,
consultation, current research and trends in the field.
 In-depth knowledge of current federal and state regulations governing students with
disabilities.
 Extensive knowledge, training, and experience with evaluating and supporting students
with autism spectrum disorders.
 Ability to present information, at a variety of levels, to various audiences.
 Ability to enhance and/or lead a team in a collaborative manner.
 Motivation to learn new information within, and surrounding, the field of expertise.
 Ability to introduce, design and monitor the implementation of innovative ideas.
 Ability to learn new information and procedures quickly.
 Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines.
 Ability to excel with minimum supervision.
 Effective written and oral communication skills.
 Proficient with a variety of software and technological tools.
WORK HISTORY LICENSED SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, RICHARDSON ISD, RICHARDSON, TX
2015-Current
2006-2010
LICENSED SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, HIGHLAND PARK ISD, HIGHLAND PARK, TX
2012-2015
SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR, RICHARDSON ISD, RICHARDSON, TX
2011-2012
SPECIAL EDUCATION AREA COORDINATOR, RICHARDSON ISD, RICHARDSON, TX
2010-2012
LICENSED SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, GARLAND ISD, GARLAND, TX
2005-2006
LICENSED SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, MCKINNEY ISD, MCKINNEY, TX
2000-2004
LICENSED SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, MESQUITE ISD, MESQUITE, TX
2004-2005
1999-2000
EDUCATION MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, DENTON, 1999
Graduated with GPA of 3.75 from the School Psychology Program

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, DENTON, 1996
Graduated with a GPA of 3.56 with a Major in Psychology, Minor in English
REFERENCES DR. TIM ALLEN
Coordinator of Evaluation (2014-current), Richardson ISD
(469) 593-7517
tim.allen@risd.org
KAMI BURNS
Director of Special Programs (2010-2014), Highland Park ISD
(214) 505-6747
kamicooper13@yahoo.com
WALTER KELLY
Principal of Highland Park High School, Highland Park ISD
(469) 585-1419
kellyw@hpisd.org
SANDYE COX
Special Education Coordinator for Highland Park High School (2011-2013), Highland Park ISD
(972) 740-1771
sandye.cox@region10.org
DR. DUANA KINDLE
Executive Director of Special Student Services (2009-2014), Richardson ISD
(214) 226-0967
kindled@friscoisd.org
DR. SANDY ROLAND
Director of Evaluation and Compliance (2006-2011), Richardson ISD
(469) 323-7131
sandy.roland@att.net