Honor Society® member
Kimberly Grimes
Graduate Teacher Assistant at University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX
- University of Houston-Clear Lake
- School Psychology (SSP)
- Class of 2023
- DICKINSON, Texas
Member since October 2020
About
I am a graduate student at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) enrolled in the School Psychology program. I currently have a BS in Psychology, minor in sociology, and attend a pre-doctoral fellowship in the LoneStar LEND leadership program at UTHealth/McGovern Medical School that serves to advocate for children (and their families) diagnosed with autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders and will graduate from this program in June 2021.
I have also co-founded and served as Vice President of an inclusive organization at the UHCL campus called the Non-traditional Students and Parents Organization and am in the process of developing a textbook donation system for students attending my university that may face financial obstacles (currently on hold due to COVID-19). I volunteered as a research assistant and worked as a TA at my university. I plan to graduate and become a licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP) in May of 2023.
Education
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University of Houston-Clear Lake
School Psychology
2020 – 2023
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University of Houston-Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science in Psychology/minor in Sociology
2018 – 2020
Honors and awards
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Awarded LoneStar LEND fellowship 2020-2021
UTHealth/McGovern Medical School graduate level leadership education training program for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDs)
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summa cum laude
BS in Psychology, Minor in Sociology, 4.0 GPA
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psi chi honor society
2019-present
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omicron delta kappa
2019-present
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national society of leadership and success
2019-present
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National Society of Leadership and Success
Academic Excellence Award Fall 2020
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I hope to be licensed in school psychology (LSSP) and work in a school district by the 2023-2024 school year. I have a special interest in children with autism spectrum disorder and children with other neurodevelopmental disorders, diversity awareness and equity practices for all students, and working with student populations exposed to violence. I have recently been assigned for practicum placement at Santa Fe ISD in Santa Fe, Tx for the 2021-22 school year, and requested this placement because of the unfortunate yet special circumstances surrounding what happened on May 18th, 2018. Many of these students are still experiencing difficulties related to this school shooting that occurred just 3 years ago. I hope to gain experience to better assist student populations that have experienced violence/trauma.
- Graduate school interests
I am currently enrolled as a graduate student in school psychology and plan to graduate in May 2023.
- Outside the classroom
I like to read, go bowling, and spend time with my 8-year-old son.
Experience
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Graduate Teacher Assistant
University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX
Jan 2019 – Sep 2020
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Teacher Assistant
Head Start GCCAC Galveston, TX
Mar 2017 – May 2018
Volunteering
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Research Assistant
University of Houston-Clear Lake Psychology Research Lab
Sep 2019 – May 2020
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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Psi Chi (opens in a new tab)
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Omicron Delta Kappa (opens in a new tab)
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National Society of Leadership and Success (opens in a new tab)
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School Psychology Association
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Non-Traditional Students and Parents Organization
