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Sarah E. Gaines, Psy.S., NCSP

sgaines@email.arizona.edu

EDUCATION
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Ph.D. in Special Education In progress
Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
Psy.S. in School Psychology 2008
Cumulative GPA: 3.96

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
M.A. in Developmental Psychology 2006
Cumulative GPA: 3.93

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
B.A. in Psychology 2004
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Cumulative GPA: 3.8
Minor: Sociology
Honors Thesis: Using Childrens Literature to Promote Awareness of the Deaf
Community


AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
Sarah Williams Scholarship for Students Pursuing Degrees in Special Education 2011-2014
Certified School Psychologist in Arizona June 2008
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) May 2008
Elizabeth Peet Memorial Fellowship, Gallaudet University May 2007
Presidents Scholar, Gallaudet University 2005-2007

EXPERIENCE
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Tucson, AZ
School Psychologist 2008-present
Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations with sensory impaired
students; serve as the individual interpreting testing results in multidisciplinary
evaluation team meetings as required by state and federal law; assist in the analysis
of student behaviors and the development of behavior intervention plans to promote
student success within the campus programs; provide consultation to educational

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staff regarding behavior management techniques, learning disabilities, and
psychoeducational evaluations.

Arizona Association of School Psychologists
Professional Development & Advancement Committee 2011-2012
Develop regional workshops and assist with the coordination of the annual AASP
conference; encourage ongoing professional growth among school psychologists;
recognize individual accomplishments and outstanding contributions to the field of
school psychology; maintain and update the support cadre database. Other duties
include managing the NASP CPD approved professional development program,
mentoring new professionals to the field, and assisting in the development and
dissemination of AASP best practices statements.


University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Teaching Assistant 2009-2010
Assisted professor in grading coursework, facilitating examinations, and answering
student questions; provided individualized assistance to students in understanding
concepts; led small group review sessions for examinations. Courses: Basic Academic
Skills for High Incidence Disabilities and Academic Applications for High Incidence
Disabilities with Nancy Mather, Ph.D.


Arizona Association of School Psychologists, Tucson, AZ 2008-2011
Southern Regional Director
Participated in the policy making of the organization and brought recommendations
from other members; maintained contact with the members from the southern
region, thus serving to facilitate the flow of information between the Executive Board
and its members; promoted membership growth within the southern region; worked
collaboratively with other local associations to bring professional development
opportunities to the area. The Regional Director position is one in which individuals
are nominated and elected by the voting members from their region for two year
terms.


Catalina Foothills School District, Community Schools Summer Program, Tucson, AZ
American Sign Language Teacher July 2008
Taught basic American Sign Language (ASL) skills to two classes of elementary
students ranging from kindergarten through 5
th
grade; responsible for the
development of lesson plans and activities and positive educational outcomes.


Southern Arizona Psychological Association, Tucson, AZ
School Psychology Committee 2008 - Present
Work collaboratively with other professionals to promote both the psychological and
educational development of youth so they may succeed academically, socially, and
emotionally; assist in the development and planning of continuing education events
to improve member skills in mental health, child development, school organization,
learning styles and processes, behavior, motivation and effective teaching.




Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Tucson, AZ
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School Psychologist 2007-2008
Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations with sensory impaired
students; assisted in the analysis of student behaviors and the development of
intervention plans to promote student success within the campus programs; served
students as a multidisciplinary evaluation team member through the provision of
supporting data needed for special education documents; participated in consultation
experiences and other team meetings by communicating the needs of students in an
effective and comprehensible manner. (Internship experience under the supervision
of Eva M. Prince, Ed.S.)


Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD
Extended School Psychology Field Experience: Independent Study Spring 2007
Provided counseling to students in the Hearing & Vision Programs; submitted detailed
counseling plans and summaries.


Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD
Consultation Externship in School Psychology Spring 2007
Consulted with teachers and other educational staff regarding the academic, social,
and emotional needs of students; observed and assessed students as part of
Functional Behavioral Assessments and the development of positive behavior support
plans.


Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD
Practicum Student in School Psychology Fall 2006
Under supervision of a certified school psychologist, provided a continuum of services
to students in the Hearing & Vision Programs; conducted psychoeducational
evaluations; counseled students; participated in multidisciplinary evaluation team
(MET) meetings; attended individualized education plan (IEP) team meetings;
interpreted results of testing.


Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
Graduate Assistant 2005-2007
Worked as a test librarian, tutored undergraduate psychology students in the
Psychology Resource Center (PRC), and worked with faculty on specific projects;
during the spring 2007 semester, duties included working as a Teaching Assistant (TA)
in the Practicum I class for first year school psychology candidates.


Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
Culture and Language Colloquium, Group Leader and Facilitator Aug 2007
Monitored and provided insight to students answers during online portions of the
class; directed and participated in break-out sessions during on-campus portions of
the class; organized and led social activities for new graduate students.


Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, AZ
Extended School Year Paraeducator in Preschool May June 2006
Worked as a paraeducator in two preschool classrooms; assisted the teachers in the
supervision of the children; worked one-on-one with students to help them meet
their goals as set forth by the IEP. Classroom settings: a classroom for students with

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Autism and a classroom for students with Speech and Language Delays, including
several deaf and hard of hearing students.

Tempe Elementary School District, Tempe, AZ
School Program for Actualizing Responsible Kids (SPARK) Assistant Jan May 2005
Assisted in providing academic and behavioral support for students with emotional
disabilities or severe behavioral and emotional needs; assisted classroom teachers in
implementing lesson plans; enforced rules to ensure a safe classroom environment
for all of the students.


Open Horizons, Tempe, AZ
Teachers Assistant Jan June 2004
Assisted the teacher in supervising preschool students; encouraged appropriate peer
interactions throughout the day; aided in the development and implementation of
activity centers and discovery based learning situations.


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Positive Behavior Supports
National Association of School Psychologists
Psi Chi (Psychology) Honorary Society: Gallaudet University
PUBLICATIONS
Gaines, S. (2011). Psychoeducational evaluation of a bilingual student with a visual impairment. In N.
Mather & L. E. Jaffe (Eds.), Comprehensive evaluations: Case reports for psychologists,
diagnosticians, and special educators (p. 316-328). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Gaines, S. (2010, December). The neuropsychology of reading disorders: Presented by Steven G. Feifer,
D.Ed. Arizona association of school psychologists: Intervention, 38(2).
Gaines, S., & Baugh, D. (2009, June). Mental health in the schools: Exploring the resources. Arizona
association of school psychologists: Intervention, 37(4).
Gaines, S., & Mather, N. (2014). A current view on the simple view: Is it really so simple? Manuscript in
preparation.
Gann, C. J., Gaines, S., & Antia, S. (2014). Evaluating the effects of function-based interventions with DHH
students within a school for students with sensory disabilities. Manuscript in preparation.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Gann, C. J., Gaines, S., Umbreit, J., Antia, S., & Liaupsin, C. (2014, March). The effects of function-based
interventions with deaf and hard of hearing students. Poster presented at the 11
th
International
Conference on Positive Behavior Support, Chicago, IL.