Dr. Angela Beeler

Assisstant Professor, School Psychology & Applied Behavioral Analysis

Education

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, OK | May 2018

Ph.D., Educational Psychology (APA/NASP accredited)
Major Concentration: School Psychology

Specializations: Applied Behavior Analysis and Advanced Interventions

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, OK | December 2014

M.S. Educational Psychology

Specialization: School Psychometrics

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL | May 2013

B.A. Psychology

Minor: Criminology

Professional Experience

Wichita State University

School Psychology, Wichita, KS

Coordinator, School Psychology Program | 2019- Present

Responsible for organizing course offerings, supervising and advising students, and maintaining the accreditation and prestige of the Wichita State school psychology program.

Coordinator, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Certificate | 2019- Present

Responsible for organizing course offerings and content of ABA certificate courses, advising students, and maintaining course requirements for approved verified course sequence.

Assistant Professor, School Psychology Program | 2018- Present

Responsible for teaching graduate level courses; utilizing applied learning/teaching strategies; providing clinical supervision for graduate students completing their internship requirements; engaging in research activities; advising students; participating on university, college, and department committees; and engaging in community service activities.

Heartspring

Wichita, KS

Temporary Licensed Psychologist, Pediatric Service Department | 2018- 2019

Implemented evidence-based assessment and treatment services for children with developmental and behavioral concerns in an outpatient setting

Supervisor: Katherine Mick, Ph.D.

Egyptian Public and Mental Health Department

Eldorado, IL

Predoctoral Internship, Community Mental Health | 2017-2018

APPIC and APA accredited internship. Conducted outpatient assessment and treatment for common developmental and behavioral problems, such as noncompliance, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, disruptive school/home behaviors, anxiety and mood-related concerns in a rural community mental health clinic. Coordinated with substance abuse counselors, family resource developers, wraparound specialists, school, and medical professionals. Provide outpatient and home based behavioral management services for children with developmental disabilities and traumatic experiences.
Supervisors: Matt Buckman, Ph.D., Brenda Huber, Ph.D.

Minor Rotations: Gallatin Wellness Center (Primary Care)
Conducted outpatient assessment and implement evidence-based treatment in a primary care setting. Coordinate with a nurse practitioner and medical doctor.

Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education District
Conduct psycho-educational evaluations and provide treatment recommendations for children with learning, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. Serve on an interdisciplinary team comprised of teachers, administrators, speech-language pathologists, audiologist, physicians, clinical social workers, and school social workers.

Certifications & Licenses

Temporary Licensed Psychologist, September 2018

Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), September 2018

Pursuing Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Certification, January 2018

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy throughout the lifespan learning collaborative Certification, October 2017

Research

Wichita State University | Wichita, KS
Faculty: Primary Investigator | 2019- Current
Utilizing Check in Check Out and Self Monitoring to Increase off Task Behaviors in The Classroom.

A pre-test post-test comparison of off task behaviors in the classroom to evaluate effectiveness of check in check out intervention.

Faculty: Primary Investigator | 2019-Current
Quick and Effective Site Word Intervention

A multiple baseline design was across three exclusive probe sets to evaluate the effectiveness of site word intervention.

Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK
Primary Investigator | 2015-2018
Empirically Validating the Measures and Interventions for Numeracy Development (MIND): Remediation Packet to Increase Math Fluency Scores.

A multiple baseline design was used across three exclusive probe sets to evaluate the effect of the class-wide implementation of MIND on student digits correct per minute (DC/M) scores. Results were used to empirically validate sections 1.11-1.4 of the MIND: Skill Remediation packet.

Primary Investigator | Spring 2016
Improving Site Words in 10-Minutes a Day.
Under the supervision of Brain Poncy, Ph.D.

Participated as primary investigator, helped implement intervention, and collect data

Research Team Member | Spring 2016
Validating a Standard Protocol Approach to Increase Computation Fluency
Principal Investigator: Brian Poncy, Ph.D.

Participated as primary investigator, helped implement intervention, and collect data.

Research Team Member | Spring 2016
The Effects of Paired Bilingual and English-only Intervention with Struggling Spanish-Speaking English Language Learners on Generalized Reading Performance
Under the supervision of Gary Duhon, Ph.D.

Participated as research assistant. Responsible for data collection.

Research Team Member | Fall 2015
Determining the Correct Intervention Based on Initial Fluency: A Comparison of Explicit Timing and Cover, Copy and Compare.
Under the Supervision of Brian Poncy, Ph.D.

Participated as research assistant. Responsible for conducting integrating checks and scoring probes

Research Team Member | 2013-2014
Examining Generalization of Long Division by Increasing Sub-skill Fluency
Under the Supervision of Brian Poncy, Ph.D.

Participated as research assistant. Responsible for scoring probes and entering data

Research Team Member | 2012-2014
SPGO Diversity Committee Self-Study
Under the Supervision of Georgette Yetter, Ph.D.

Participated as research team member studying student expectations and perceptions of diversity training within the school psychology program.

Research Teams at University of South Florida
Research Team Member
| 2012-2013
Undergraduate Research Experience

Under the Supervision of James Epps, Ph.D.

Gained experience interpreting research and collecting data. Helped write and submit IRB.

Research Team Member | Spring 2012

Undergraduate Research Experience Research assistant, University of South Florida Lakeland Usability Lab
Under the Supervision of Lisa Elliot, Ph.D.

Lab assistant responsible for collecting data, writing and submitting IRBs, helped write grants, and input data.

Courses Taught

Wichita State University | 2018-Current

CESP 914: Consultation (3 credits)

CESP 854: Evidence Based Academic Assessment & Intervention (3 credits)

CLES 861 Behavioral, Social, Emotional Assessment (3 credits)

CLES 861 Behavioral, Social, Emotional Assessment (3 credits)

CESP 834 Biological Principles (3 credits)

CESP 977: Internship in School Psychology (2 credits)

CESP 859: Curriculum based assessment and intervention (3 credits)

Related Experiences

Oklahoma State Department of Education | Oklahoma City, OK

OTISS External Support Coach | 2015-2017

Provided consultation services for schools under Oklahoma State Department of Education’s OTISS Grant implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RTI). Facilitate School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (SW-PBIS) meetings and assist with development of behavior referral and progress monitoring procedures for an elementary school.

Supervisor: Gary Duhon, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NCSP

Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK

Academic Facilitator | 2013- 2016
OSU Academic Enhancement Center

Worked at the OSU Academic Enhancement Center, which provides student-athletes with assistance with academic, personal, and career-related issues. Responsible for time management, organization, and tutoring of assigned athletes

Conference Presentations

Ellis, L., Bonitto, M. & Beeler, A., (2019, October) Practitioner's Conversation: Supervision of Practicum & Internship Students. Presentation at Kansas Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Topeka, KS.

Taylor, A., Nuhfer, M.P. (2018, February) 8-Minute Class Wide Math Intervention. Poster presentation at the Annual National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Chicago, IL.

Taylor, A. (2017). Improving Sight Words in 10-Minutes a Day. Poster presented at the Annual National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Austin, TX.

Bullard, J. et al (2017). Validating a Standard Protocol Approach to Increase Computation Fluency. Poster presented at the annual National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Austin, TX.

Elliott, L. J., Sias, A., Taylor, A., & Thompson, D. (2012) Usability Evaluation of a Touchscreen Coffee Table for Older Adults. Poster session presented at the annual Scholarly Activities Day at the University of South Florida Tampa, FL.

Other Presentations

Beeler, A., Swett, M. (2019, November) Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder. Invited presentation at Via Christi Family Medicine Residency Program: Wichita, KS.

Bonitto, M., Beeler, A. (2018, December) Supervision and Working with Internship and Practicum Students. Invited presentation at USD 618: Goddard, KS.

Taylor, A. (2018, June) Effective Class-wide Math Intervention. Invited presentation at WOVSED Summer Institute: Norris City, IL.

Taylor, A. (2018, January) Effective Use of Positive Reinforcement. Invited presentation at Annex School Professional Day: Norris City, IL.

Taylor, A. (2017, January) Measures and Interventions for Numeracy Development (MIND). Invited presentation at Limestone Elementary Professional Day: Sand Springs, OK.

Taylor, A. (2017, October) Measures and Interventions for Numeracy Development (MIND). Invited presentation at Soper Elementary Professional Day: Soper, OK.

Professional Affiliations

National Associations of School Psychologists (NASP)

American Psychological Association, Division 16 (APA)

Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)

Kansas Association of School Psychologists (KASP)