Curriculum Vita: Kara M. Styck 1 CURRICULUM VITAE KARA M. STYCK Department of Educational Psychology 501 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78207-4415 (210) 458-2565 (work) kara.styck@utsa.edu 1 Educational Background 1.1 Academic Degrees 2012 Ph.D., School Psychology (APA-Accredited; NASP-Approved) Dissertation: Diagnostic utility of the Culture-Language Interpretive Matrix for the WISC-IV among referred students (Co-chairs: Marley W. Watkins, Ph.D., ABPP & Roy Levy, Ph.D.) 2010 M.A., School Psychology (NASP-Approved) Thesis: Preparing to work with racially, ethnically, and/or linguistically diverse clientele: A survey of the characteristics of school psychology training programs (Chair: Joanna S. Gorin, Ph.D.) 2006 B.S. (with honors), Psychology & Child Development Florida State University Honor s Thesis: Comparison of victim-age based subgroups using different types of classification systems (Chair: Janet Kistner, Ph.D.) 1.2 Licensure & Certification 2014-Present Provisionally Licensed Psychologist; state of Texas (No. 36963) 2012-Present Nationally Certified School Psychologist (No. 42821) 2006-2009 Preschool (birth through age 4); state of Florida teacher s certificate 2006-2009 Exceptional Student Education (K-12); state of Florida teacher s certificate 1.3 Clinical Training Experiences 2015-Present Psychology Resident, University Counseling Center Supervisors: Thomas Baez, Ph.D., LP, Hazel Lane, Ph.D., LP, and Richard Blask, Ph.D., LP Duties: Psychological assessment, intake interviews, and individual counseling. 2011-2012 Pre-Doctoral Intern, Department of Psychological Services Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (APA-accredited) Supervisors: Kristen Towne, Ph.D., LSSP, LP, Karen Fitting, Ph.D., LSSP, LP, and Shawn Hirsch, Ph.D., LSSP, LP Duties: Psychological assessment, academic and behavioral consultation, individual and family counseling, and school-based interventions.
Curriculum Vita: Kara M. Styck 2 2010-2011 School Psychology Practicum Student, Paradise Valley Unified School District Supervisors: Joseph Dellamarggio, M.A., NCSP & Will Mobley, Ph.D., LP Duties: Psychological assessment, academic and behavioral consultation, schoolbased interventions, and collaborate with community-based mental health services. 2010 Psychometrician, Affiliated Psychological Professionals Supervisors: Steven Herdes, Ph.D., LP & Carol McLean, Ph.D., LP Duties: Psychological assessment. 2009-2010 School Psychology Practicum Student, Paradise Valley Unified School District Supervisor: Will Mobley, Ph.D., LP Duties: Psychological assessment, academic and behavioral consultation, individual and group counseling, and school-based interventions. 2008-2009 School Psychology Practicum Student, Mesa Public Schools Supervisors: Elizabeth Danielson, Ph.D. & Lizbeth Rencher, Ph.D., LP Duties: Psychological assessment, academic and behavioral consultation, and school-based interventions. 2 Professional Employment History 2013-Present Assistant Professor, School Psychology Program 2012-2013 Lecturer, Department of Educational Psychology Baylor University 2009-2011 Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational Psychology 2008-2009 Graduate Assistant, National Center for Culturally Responsive Education Systems 2007-2008 Graduate Assistant, School Psychology Program 2006-2007 Special Education Teacher, Loughman Oaks Elementary Polk County Public Schools 3 Awards & Honors 2015 Bruce Thompson Outstanding Paper Award Recipient for Behavioral Outcomes of Early Exposure to Violence, Southwest Educational Research Association 2008, Mary Lou Fulton Teacher s College Research Travel Grant 2008, Educational Psychology Research Travel Grant 2008, Graduate Professional Student Association Research Travel Grant 2007, Graduate Professional Student Association, Graduate Student Organization Funding
Curriculum Vita: Kara M. Styck 3 2007, University Graduate Fellowship 4 Scholarly Publications * Please note name change. + Indicates graduate student author. 4.1 Refereed 4.1.1 Manuscripts Published 5. Styck, K. M., & Watkins, M. W. (in press). Structure of the WISC-IV for students with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/1087054714553052 4. Styck, K. M., & Watkins, M. W. (in press). Structural validity of the WISC-IV for students with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/0022219414539565 3. Styck, K. M., & Watkins, M. W. (2014). Discriminant validity of the Culture-Language Interpretive Matrix for the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children-Fourth Edition. Contemorary School Psychology, 18, 168-177. doi: 10.1007/s40688-014-0021-y 2. Styck, K. M., & Watkins, M. W. (2013). Diagnostic utility of the Culture-Language Interpretive Matrix for the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children-Fourth Edition with a referred sample. School Psychology Review, 42, 367-382. Retrieved from: http://www.nasponline.org/ publications/spr/index.aspx?vol=43&issue=3 1. Styck, K. M. (2012). Preparing school psychologists for working with diverse students: Does program accreditation matter? Current Issues in Education, 15 (2). Retrieved from: http:// cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/964 4.1.2 Manuscripts Revised & Resubmitted 1. Styck, K. M., & + Walsh, S. M. (under review). Estimating examiner error rate on the Wechsler scales of intelligence: A meta-analysis. Psychological Assessment. 4.1.3 Manuscripts In Preparation 8. Styck, K. M., & Watkins, M. W. (under review). Structural validity of the WISC-IV for students with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 7. Styck, K. M., & Watkins, M. W. (under review). Structural validity of the WISC-IV for students with ED. Canadian Journal of School Psychology. 6. Gervais, S. J., Davidson, M. M., Canivez, G. L., Styck, K. M., & DiLillo, D. (manuscript in preparation). A psychometric examination of the Interpersonal Sexual Objectification Scale: Perpetration among college women and men. 5. McGill, R. J., & Styck, K. M. (manuscript in preparation). Critical issues in specific learning disability identification: What we need to know about the PSW model. 4. Styck, K. M., McGill, R. J., & Canivez, G. L. (manuscript in preparation). Cross-battery assessment: Un-addressed concerns. 3. Calderon, C. A., & Styck, K. M.. (manuscript in preparation). Diagnostic utility of the Woodcock-Johnston Tests of Cognitive Abilities Third Edition Culture-Language Interpretive Matrix.
Curriculum Vita: Kara M. Styck 4 2. + Aman, M. S., Styck, K. M., & Watkins, M. W. (manuscript in preparation). Diagnostic utility of WISC-IV cognitive profiles for a referred sample of students with autism. 1. Styck, K. M., + Duvoe, K. R., + Aman, M. S., & + Medina, M. R. (manuscript in preparation). Estimating the influence of particiant and study characteristics on the diagnostic accuracy of the ADOS: A meta-analysis. 4.2 Non-Refereed 4. Styck, K. M., & + Aman, M. S. (in preparation). R syntax and even-numbered solutions to accompany Dowdy, Wearden, & Chilko s (2004) statistics for research (3rd ed.). San Antonio, TX:. 3. Styck, K. M., & Canivez, G. L. (in preparation). Test review: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Fifth Edition. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment. 2. + Duvoe, K. R., & Styck, K. M. (2014). Book review: Oxford Handbook of Psychological Assessment. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 32, 477-480. doi: 10.1177/0734282914524038 1. Sullivan, A. L., Kozleski, E. B., & Sujansky, K. (2009). State profile of efforts to create culturally responsive educational systems: Connecticut. State Profiles Series. Tempe, AZ: NCCRESt. Available at www.nccrest.org. 5 Scholarly Presentations * Please note name change. + Indicates graduate student author. 5.1 Refereed 12. Styck, K. M. & Morgan, G. B. (2015, April). Behavioral outcomes of early exposure to violence. State and Regional Educational Research Associations distinguished paper session presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX. 11. Styck, K. M. & Morgan, G. B. (2015, February). Behavioral outcomes of early exposure to violence. Paper session presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX. 10. Styck, K. M., + Duvoe, K. R., + Aman, M. S., & + Medina, M. R. (2015, February). Metaanalysis of the diagnostic accuracy of the ADOS. In K. M. Styck (Chair), Evidence-based assessment and interventions for children with autism. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX. 9. Styck, K. M., + Duvoe, K. R., + Aman, M. S., & + Medina, M. R. (2015, February). Evaluating the quality of diagnostic accuracy research on the ADOS. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Orlando, FL. 8. + Walsh, S. M. & Styck, K. M.. (2014, August). Meta-analysis of the Wechsler intelligence scales for children. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. 7. Styck, K. M., & Watkins, M. W. (2013, August). Diagnostic utility of the WISC-IV Culture- Language Interpretive Matrix. In B. J. Vandiver (Chair), Clinical usefulness of cultural linguistic interpretive matrix with English language learners. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Curriculum Vita: Kara M. Styck 5 6. Styck, K. M., & Watkins, M. W. (2013, February). Latent class analysis of the Homework Problems Questionnaire-Parent Version. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Seattle, WA. 5. * Sujansky, K. M. (2011, March). Working with diverse clientele: Characteristics of school psychology training programs. Poster session presented at the annual Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, Tempe, AZ. 4. * Sujansky, K. M., & Gorin, J. (2011, February). Working with diverse clientele: Characteristics of school psychology training programs. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, San Francisco, CA. 3. * Sujansky, K. M. (2009, February). A literature review of culturally responsive practices in school psychology. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Boston, MA. 2. * Sujansky, K. M., & Wodrich, D. (2007, November). Homework and ADHD: A literature review of home-school collaboration practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders, Tempe, AZ. 1. * Sujansky, K. M. (2006, April). Comparison of victim-age based subgroups using different types of classification systems. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Florida State University Honor s in the Major Symposium, Tallahassee, FL. 5.2 Invited Talks & Workshops 5. Vetter, C., & * Sujansky, K. M. (2012, July). Using the ability-achievement discrepancy with nonverbal IQ tests. Invited presentation at the Paradise Valley Unified School District for School Psychologists, Phoenix, AZ. 4. Towne, K. & * Sujansky, K. M. (2011, September). Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Invited presentation at Langham High School for General Education Teachers, Houston, Texas. 3. Vetter, C., & * Sujansky, K. M. (2011, October). Administering the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-Third Edition. Workshop presentated at the Paradise Valley Unified School District School for Special Education Teachers, Phoenix, AZ. 2. * Sujansky, K. M. (2011, October). On the importance of following standardization. Invited presentation at the Paradise Valley Unified School District for Special Education Teachers, Phoenix, AZ. 1. * Sujansky, K. M. (2011, October). On the importance of scoring accuracy. Invited presentation at the Paradise Valley Unified School District for Special Education Teachers, Phoenix, AZ.
Curriculum Vita: Kara M. Styck 6 6 Granting Activities Under- Review Under- Review Co-Principal Invesigator with Grant B. Morgan American Educational Research Association Research Grants Program Estimating the Effects of Early Exposure to Violence on Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors If funded, in the amount of $35,000 Principal Investigator Hogg Foundation for Mental Health A Randomized Efficacy Trial of a Culturally Adapted Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for Preschool Students If funded, in the amount of $19,250 7 Teaching Activities 7.1 Graduate-Level Courses Methods and Techniques of Inquiry I [Introductory Statistics and Research Methods] (The University of Texas at San Antonio) Methods and Techniques of Inquiry II [Advanced Statistics and Research Methods] (The University of Texas at San Antonio) Human Development Across the Lifespan () Behavioral Assessment and Intervention () Statistical Methods [Introductory Statistics] (Baylor University) 7.2 Undergraduate-Level Courses Introduction to Research Methods (Baylor University) Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (Baylor University) Developmental Disabilities (Baylor University) Learning and Memory (5-week course; ) Memory (5-week course; ) Social Issues (5-week course; )
Curriculum Vita: Kara M. Styck 7 8 Service Activities 8.1 University Service 2014-Present Member, School Psychology Program Search Committee Department Coordinator, School Psychology Master s Degree Program Evaluation Coordinator, Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Program Department Coordinator, Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Program Evaluation Clinical Supervisor, Psychological Assessment and Consultation Center 2013 Member, School Psychology Program Search Committee 2013-Present National Association of School Psychologists Training Program Approval Application Work Group, School Psychology Program Proctor, Master s Degree Comprehensive Examination, School Psychology Program Faculty Advisor, School Psychology Program 2012-2013 Writer & Reader, Master s Degree Comprehensive Examination, Department of Educational Psychology Baylor University 2008 Reviewer, Graduate Professional Student Association Research Grant Competition 2007 Social Chair, School Psychology Graduate Student Organization 8.2 Professional Service 8.2.1 Editoral Serivce Indicates current service on the editorial board. Ad Hoc Reviewer Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment (2014-Present) Developmental Psychology (2014-Present) Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (2014-Present) Assessment (2014-Present) Psychological Assessment (2012-Present) Current Issues in Education (2009-Present) Ad Hoc Conference Reviewer Southwest Educational Research Association (2014-Present) 8.2.2 Professional Association Memberships National Association of School Psychologists (2007-Present) American Psychological Association (2007-Present) Division 16: School Psychology
Curriculum Vita: Kara M. Styck 8 Division 5: Measurement and Statistics Division 7: Developmental Psychology Texas Association of School Psychologists (2011-Present) Southwest Educational Research Association (2014-Present) American Educational Research Association (2015-Present)