Le-Verne Wagner
Educational Psychologist
Nelspruit
Summary
Experienced and knowledgeable educational psychologist with 12 years of expertise in the field. Collaborative with diverse interdisciplinary teams and adept at navigating the legal system to provide comprehensive support to children, adolescents, and families. Skilled in developing and implementing individualized learning programs, contributing to test development, supervising fellow psychologists, and offering mediation services in family conflict situations. Committed to delivering personalized therapy and assessments for children\'s well-being and diagnostic purposes. Serves as a crucial liaison between clients, schools, doctors, and parents. Effective with individuals from a wide range of age groups, races, and abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Educational Psychologist
Private Practice
01.2016 - Current
- Currently I am in private practice that has been running for the past 10 years
- Part of my practice is to conduct therapy, assessment and diagnosis for different developmental and academic needs.
- I also perform as a Mediator, Parent Co-ordinator, conduct Parent Guidance and Co-parenting therapy.
- I work with children as young as 2 years old to early 20’s, dependant on the diagnosis and challenge of the person.
- I have conducted workshops, training for teachers and companies, assisted in policy design for schools, designed social stabilization programs for schools
- Between 2021 and 2023 I did regular 'Motivational Mondays' on a local radio Station: Radio Laeveld, on Monday mornings.
- For the past year and a half I do a weekly radio show on Radio Laeveld every Monday morning
- I also perform Psycho-legal investigations for court purposes.
- I have ensured my work is guided under the guidance of a mentor educational psychologist, who has 40+ years’ experience in my particular area.
Extended Internship as an Educational Psychologist
Tyger Valley College
07.2015 - 12.2015
- I performed the following therapies and interventions: Individual Therapy, Group support, Workshops (Bullying, Social Development, Study Methods and Strategies, Relationship building, Prefect orientation programme), debriefing of learners and parents in need
- I took part in scholastic group interventions, teacher support and parent support, Amanuensis/Concessions
- I also assisted in the development policy documents regarding IEB Concessions, as well as a policy regarding suicide intervention
- I performed the following assessments: Placement assessments, School Readiness assessments, Psych-educational Assessments, Scholastic assessments, Subject choice assessments
- Participation in multi-disciplinary teams (Remedial teacher, speech therapist, occupational therapists and teachers)
Part time Lecture: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
University of Pretoria
01.2013 - 12.2014
- I was responsible for the study guide and content of the module, as well as lecturing the module, and Designing and marking all assignments
- I was responsible for the setup of the module and study guide
- Designing assessments and rubrics
- This is a practical module, the students would attend schools as part of their training, thus school visits for student assessment as part of the course. I supervised the students in their positions
Internship as an Educational Psychologist
University of Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Individual Therapy, Group support, Crisis Line, HIV/AID’s counselling, Workshops (Anger Management, Study Methods and Strategies, Relationship building, Radio – Anger Management, HIV/AID’s testing and counselling, University Course information), Trauma debriefing, Scholastic group interventions, Business proposals, Presentations
- Assessments: Psycho-Educational, Career Assessments, Concession Assessment, Student Academic Assistance Assessments, Subject Choice Assessments, Psycho-legal Assessment under the supervision of Prof G
- Pretorius
- Received training in Eriksonian Hypnotherapy (Foundation and intermediate phase), Ego-state therapy (Foundation and Intermediate phase), Sand tray therapy, play therapy and art therapy
Ethics Assistant
University of Pretoria
01.2011 - 12.2011
- I was in charge of receiving, organising and distribution of Ethics applications for the University for review.
- I provided meeting agenda's, took minutes and reviewed meeting progress.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
Educational Psychology: Masters
University of Pretoria
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Subjects: Research Methodology; Education, Development and Globalisation; Educational Psychology and Practice; Orthopedagogics; Parent Education; Orthodidactical Theory and Diagnostic Assessment; Orthodidactical Assistance; Career Orientation Pedagogics and a practical component involving therapy and assessment
Intern Psychometrist
New Hope School
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Scholastic Assessments, Career Assessments, participation in a Multi-disciplinary team (Medical Doctor, Physiotherapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Psychometrist, Social Worker and Teachers)
Educational Psychology Honours (Specializing in Psychometrics)
University of Pretoria
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Subjects: Psychometrics, Community Psychology, Counselling, Statistics, Learning Difficulties, Psychological Theories, Career Counselling, Research, Philosophy, Child Psychopathology
PGCE (INTERMEDIATE PHASE)
University of Pretoria
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Languages and Life Orientation
- Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Special Needs Education, information and Communication Technology, Facilitation of Learning, Classroom Management, Context of Education, Foundations of Education, Learning Theories, Education Law, Assessment and Professional Portfolio
Part time work
01.2002 - 12.2007
- Part time secretarial work at various law firms
- Part time cyclist driving assistance (emergency car behind cycling groups)
Education
Masters - Educational Psychology
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, SA 01.2010 - 01.2011
Educational Psychology Honours - Psychometrics
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, SAPGCE - INTERMEDIATE PHASE
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, SABSCsci - Psychology
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, SA 01.2002 - 01.2005
Grade 12 - undefined
Lowveld High School
Nelspruit, SA 01.1996 - 01.2000
Skills
- Typing 100 words per minute
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Publisher
- Internet Explorer
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- Child development
- Career counseling
- Academic advising
- Learning theories
- Cognitive psychology
- Special education
- Group dynamics
- Multicultural competence
- Public speaking
- Presentations
- Assessment development
- Educational policy
- Adolescent development
- Classroom observations
- Mental health awareness
- Multitasking strength
- Functional behavior assessments
- Data collection
- Solutions-focused
- Behavioral assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate
- Intervention planning
- Strategic planning
- Youth and adolescent development
- Evidence-based practices
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Regulatory compliance
- IEP compliance
- Individual and family support
- Professional referral network
- Conflict mediation
- Faculty training
- School counseling
Current Memberships
- PsySSA, Psychological Society of South Africa, Psy21388
- HPCSA, Health Professional Counsel of South Africa, 0131377
- BHF, Board of Healthcare funders of South Africa, 0622478
General Skills
Typing speed of 100 words per minute, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite., Reading, Drawing, Photography, Travelling, Programme development, Public speaking
Registrations
0131377, 0622478
Personal Information
- Identification Number: 8207230198080
- Date of Birth: 07/23/82
- Driving License: Yes, no limitations
Thesis information
I conducted my Masters Thesis on "The needs of adolescents as expressed through text messaging".
Timeline
Educational Psychologist
Private Practice
01.2016 - Current
Extended Internship as an Educational Psychologist
Tyger Valley College
07.2015 - 12.2015
Part time Lecture: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
University of Pretoria
01.2013 - 12.2014
Internship as an Educational Psychologist
University of Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2012
Ethics Assistant
University of Pretoria
01.2011 - 12.2011
Educational Psychology: Masters
University of Pretoria
01.2010 - 12.2011
Masters - Educational Psychology
University of Pretoria
01.2010 - 01.2011
Intern Psychometrist
New Hope School
01.2009 - 12.2009
Educational Psychology Honours (Specializing in Psychometrics)
University of Pretoria
01.2008 - 12.2008
PGCE (INTERMEDIATE PHASE)
University of Pretoria
01.2007 - 12.2007
Part time work
01.2002 - 12.2007
BSCsci - Psychology
University of Pretoria
01.2002 - 01.2005
Grade 12 - undefined
Lowveld High School
01.1996 - 01.2000
Educational Psychology Honours - Psychometrics
University of Pretoria
PGCE - INTERMEDIATE PHASE
University of Pretoria
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