Leighann Puig, Ed.S.

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

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About me
School Psychologist | Assistant Director of Therapy Services | Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern | Behavior Consultant
Education
- Tampa Bay Technical High School
  2005 - 2009
  High School Health Academy 4.0
  Activities and Societies: HOSA, Model United Nations, Thespians
- University of Florida
  2019 - 2024
  Education Specialist, Ed.S. School Psychology
  Activities and Societies: Holmes Scholar, School Psychology Graduate Student Association (SPGSA)- First Year Liason
- Hillsborough Community College
  2010 - 2012
  Associate's degree Education
- University of Florida
  2019 - 2023
  Master of Education - MEd School Psychology
- St. Petersburg College
  2013 - 2016
  Bachelor's Degree Special Education and Teaching K-12
  ESOL endorsementReading EndorsementESE and Elementary Ed cert.
Experience
- School District of Hillsborough County
  Dec 2008 - Dec 2020
  -Multiple teaching models: Co-teach, Resource, Support Facilitation, self-contained class-Worked with students with a variety of developmental disabilities including ASD, ADHD, SLD, Epilepsy, D/HH, Vision impairment, multiple disabilities, PTSD-Manage student caseload-Develop Individual Education Programs (IEP)-Implement IEP to achieve student goals-Align learning targets and assessment with state standards and IEP goals-Communicate and collaborate with parents, faculty, and administration to assure student success Show less
  - Special Education Teacher
    Jun 2016 - Dec 2020
  - Paraprofessional
    Mar 2012 - Aug 2016
  - Assistant Instructor for HOST
    Dec 2008 - Mar 2012
- University of Florida
  Aug 2019 - Aug 2024
  Graduate Assistant
  -Course Development for TeachWell Program, Masters Level Special Education Foundations 1 & 2. Focus on Universal Design for Learning and High Leverage Practices-Online course development using Canvas-Fluent in Learning Managment Platforms-Taught a variety of Special Education courses at Masters Level-NASP Conference Presentation 2022: "A Novel Synthesis of Single-Case Design Reading Intervention Effects" -Travel Grant-Instructor for Unified Elementary ProTeach (UEP) program- Practicum 4-Instructor for EEX2000 Impact of Disabilities-Data Collection and Intervention Implementation as a Research Assistant-Guest lecturer in the field of Special Education: Individual Education Programs, 504 Plans Show less
- Florida Consortium for Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
  Dec 2020 - now
  Provide Consultation Services to Columbia County Schools on Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plans, Tiered Behavioral Supports in a Multi-tier System of SupportsProvide individual therapy to Columbia County students with disabilities: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent Management Training, and Family Systems Therapy
  - Assistant Director of Therapy Services
    Jun 2023 - now
  - Behavior Consultant and Therapist
    Dec 2020 - Jun 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- Elementary Education
  The Florida Department of Education
- Reading Teacher/Specialist
  The Florida Department of Education
  May 2016
- ESE K-12 certification
  The Florida Department of Education
- ADOS-2 Workshop Training
  WPS - Educational and Psychological Assessments
  Jan 2022
- English As A Second Language Teacher
  The Florida Department of Education
- Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
  STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
  Jun 2024