1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Amber C. Hodge
1002 E. Village Circle Drive N., Phoenix, AZ 85008 | 480.246.4069 | amber.c.hodge@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Ottawa University
M.A.Ed. in School Psychology est 2018
Thesis (working title): Professional Burnout: Increased Need for Counseling Training in School Psychology
Current GPA: 3.89
Ottawa University
B.A. in Human Services 2014
Areas of Concentration: Trauma, PTSD, TBI, Professional Burnout
Rio Salado College
A.A. in Family Life Education 2013
Certificates: Home Visitation Specialist; Parent Educator
Areas of Concentration: Trauma, Parent Education, Sustainability, Nutrition
CERFIFICATIONS
AZ Fingerprint Clearance, AZ DPS 2014 – 2020
HS1, HS2, HS3 Pure Tone Hearing Screening Certified, AZ DHS 2016 – 2021
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT/ PLACEMENT
Rio Salado College
Adjunct Professor, Early Childhood and Human Development 2014 - Present
Create course content, assist and instruct student, and assign all grades for various associate-level
courses in the discipline of early childhood and human development.
Palo Verde Middle School, Washington Elementary School District
Practicum Student 2016 - 2017
Duties involving psychological assessments of children, interpretations of findings using the
Flannigan-Ortiz Cross Battery Assessment Model or Discrepancy Model, report writing, and
consulting on statutory requirements and timelines. Consulting with parents, teachers, other key
staff, and outside entities. Supporting the Applied Behavioral Support program, assisting in
facilitating group counseling. Involved in school Response to Intervention programs and specialized
experience with ELL and low SES/ high trauma population. 287 hours of practicum as of 1/14/2017;
projected 500 hours by end of school year (Ottawa’s Graduate program requires 300 hours).
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE BY TASK (AS OF 1/14/17)
Assessment: Cognitive (WISC IV, Woodcock Johnson, KABC) 51 hours
Assessment: Achievement (WJ III, WIAT) 63.5 hours
Assessment: Behavioral (BASC, DAS II) 8 hours
MET, Observation, Assessment Report Writing 70 hours
Behavioral Support (ABS Room/ Counseling/ Processing) 1.5 hours
Evaluation of Services 19 hours
In service/ Conference (AASP & other training opportunities) 8.25 hours
Meeting (MET, IEP, Manifestation Determination, TAP, etc) 11 hours
Record Keeping (physical records and synergy) 9.25 hours
Supervision: Field Supervisor 20 hours
Teacher Consultation .25 hours
KEY CONCEPTS
Response to Intervention (RTI) | PBIS | Trauma | Mental Health | PTSD | TBI | Veteran Issues | Military Family Resiliency Issues | Counseling |
Conscious Discipline | Cross Battery Assessment | Adaptability to a variety of situations | Able to work with difficult people and situations |
Depression and Suicidality | Discrepancy Model | Applied Behavioral Supports | Processing Speed Deficits (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia) | IEPs |
Early Childhood Development | Social Work | Cultural Humility | Trauma Sensitive Schools System | PREPARE | Cognitive Processing | Excel |
Microsoft Office | Synergy | Prezi | Research Report Writing | Trauma Informed Educator | Habilitation | Article 9 | Proven Leadership skills

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MEMBERSHIPS
AASP (Arizona Association of School Psychologists)
MASP (Michigan Association of School Psychologists)
ISPA (Iowa School Psychology Association)
RECENT CONFERENCES OR WORKSHOPS
Conscious Discipline, Arizona Association of School Psychologists August 2016
OTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Queen Creek Unified School District
Substitute Para-Professional 2012-2014
Assist as a one-on-one or classroom para with special education/ disabled students ranging from
pre-k to high school age. Assisted in all types of classrooms ranging from children requiring total care
to those only in need of mild support structures.
Arizona Army National Guard
Human Resources Staff Sergeant 2003 – 2011
Served as a human resources noncommissioned officer providing administrative support
at various units in the Arizona Army National Guard.
 Served as assistant to the Arizona Army National Guard’s Chief of Staff
 Tracked a multimillion dollar heavy equipment rental fleet as a Contract
Representative during the Southwest Border Mission in Arizona
 Developed, maintained, and briefed state leadership on data gathered in an
access database tracking all incoming and outgoing transitional forces on the
Southwest Border Mission
 Coordinated events and ceremonies to include the annual Sergeants Major
Convention, Soldier of the Year Board / Banquet, and Change of Command
Ceremonies and banquets.
 Key role-player in the automation of all Arizona personnel service records
during the 2003 IPERMS roll-out.
United States Navy, U.S.S. Pearl Harbor and SIMA Naval Amphibious Base
Damage Controlman 2000 – 2002
Shipboard firefighting; flood control; shoring; paint and fiberglass; sandblast; chemical,
biological, radiological, and nuclear warfare defense; training of ship staff in firefighting
and emergency response; Secret Security Clearance.
Veteran Status: Honorable Discharges Navy & Army, Service-connected Disabled Veteran
(protected Veteran status qualified).
REFERENCES:
US Army Major Kathleen Sprinkle, Retired 602/361-8771
US Army Command Sergeant Major Chad Walker, Retired 865/279-9094
US Army Sergeant Major Donald “Wil” Wilcox, Retired 602/803-6797
Cheryl Beahan, MaEd. (Former Supervisor with Rio Salado Community College) 480/329-7047
Kevin Brown, School Psychologist, Washington Elementary School District 602/347-2524