Leigh Mathis

Completes psychological assessments for children and adults, providing individual treatment planning and counseling. Provides group counseling for adolescents and ensures all documentation is completed in a timely manner.

Provides in-school counseling services for PreK-8th grade, including assessments and referrals, and attends individualized service plan meetings. Collaborates with student support teams, writes progress notes and biopsychosocial evaluations, and presents professional development trainings to faculty.

Conducts biopsychosocial assessments for walk-in, probation, and physician-referred clients, including children, adolescents, and adults. Facilitates person-centered counseling in an outpatient clinic utilizing cognitive and dialectical behavioral techniques, mindfulness approaches, and play therapy.

Held various teaching roles from Head Start to First Grade, consistently receiving highly effective ratings for 11 years. Conducted home visits, directed special classroom programs, and worked cooperatively with paraprofessionals. Wrote and implemented Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and assessed students using the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment Tool.

Responsible for lesson planning and instruction across multiple subjects including Social Studies, English, Math, Science, Reading, and Creative Writing. Participated in professional development and staff meetings, and facilitated parent-teacher conferences as needed.

Implemented school-based curriculum for early mathematics, reading, and writing skills, and created and implemented art and science curriculum. Facilitated parent-teacher meetings bi-annually and as needed, and attended monthly staff meetings.

Implemented school-based curriculum for early mathematics, reading, and writing skills, and created and implemented art curriculum using various media. Facilitated parent-teacher conferences as needed.

Grade: Magna cum laude

Activities and societies: Dean’s List (All terms), Psy Chi (Current), Who’s Who (January 2006)

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, gaining a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and mental processes. Graduated Magna cum laude and was consistently recognized on the Dean's List.

Engaged in relevant coursework focusing on early childhood development and psychology. Studied foundational concepts in sociology, educational psychology, and child cognition.

Grade: Summa cum laude

Activities and societies: Psy Chi (Current), Who’s Who (January 2021)

Pursued a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, focusing on advanced therapeutic techniques and client care. Achieved Summa cum laude honors, demonstrating exceptional academic performance.