Jody Bender
Summary
Passionate and reliable Psychologist who uses a strength-based, trauma informed approach to assessment and to develop individualized intervention plans based on each individual's unique needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Psychologist
Meadow Lake Tribal Council
06.2022 - Current
- Psychoeducational assessments for cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs.
- Programming recommendations for children and adolescents with varying strengths and areas of need.
- Supporting teachers and EAs in implementing recommendations.
- Intervention and progress monitoring.
- Consultations and planning meetings for students.
- PDs as requested for both staff and students.
Student Services Coordinator
Meadow Lake Tribal Council
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Assist schools in developing their Student Services goals, and in adjusting those goals for improvement throughout the school year
- Coordinate Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, and counseling services for 9 schools
- Assist Student Services teachers in prioritizing student need and the type of assessment required, and ensuring referrals are received by the appropriate professional
- Organize and facilitate training and professional development in the area of Student Services to a variety of school staff members
- Complete regular school visits and complete an overall program for each school two times per year
- Assist Student Services teachers in implementing recommendations provided by Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Pathologists, and ensure IEPs/PPPs are up to date and appropriate for current need.
Counsellor
Battlefords & Area Sexual Assault Center
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintain confidentiality of records and case notes relating to clients' treatment
- Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts, and assist in trauma response as needed
- Counsel clients in the development of skills or strategies for overcoming trauma and beginning to heal
- Provide group training sessions, such as 2BBoys, Girl Power, Health Relationships, etc., for students as requested by schools and youth organizations.
Teacher
Chief Napew Memorial School
09.2008 - 04.2014
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in mainly high school Psychology, Native Studies and English
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, and other experiential activities.
Education
Master of Education Educational Psychology -
University of Regina
Regina, SK05.2022
Bachelor's of Education -
University of Regina
Regina, SK05.2008
Skills
- Experienced in psychoeducational assessments for ADHD, learning disorders, intellectual developmental disorder, and more
- Comprehensive report writing
- Providing thorough recommendations for intervention and support
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Trauma-sensitive
- MIGDAS and ADOS 2 training
Certification
Fully registered with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists (registration #1190).
Affiliations
- Canadian Psychological Association
- Saskatchewan Psychological Association
Professional References
- Sandy Gardiner, Registered Psychologist, (306)304-2312
- Char Blum, Registered Psychologist, (306)314-3799
- Alana Wilson, Registered Psychologist, (306)230-6008
Timeline
Registered Psychologist
Meadow Lake Tribal Council
06.2022 - Current
Student Services Coordinator
Meadow Lake Tribal Council
08.2017 - 05.2022
Counsellor
Battlefords & Area Sexual Assault Center
08.2016 - 08.2017
Teacher
Chief Napew Memorial School
09.2008 - 04.2014
Master of Education Educational Psychology -
University of Regina
Bachelor's of Education -
University of Regina
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