1 Nina Ellis- Hervey, Ph.D., L.P., N.C.S.P., L.S.S.P. Cell: (314) 973-2146 Office: (936) 468-1306 [email protected] [email protected] Human Services Bldg. Room 229 P.O. Box 13019, SFA Station EDUCATION Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK APA & NASP Accredited Program Doctor of Philosophy: July 2011 Educational Psychology Option: School Psychology • Dissertation Title: The Comparison of Sensory Integrative Therapy (Specifically Weighted Vests) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (Specifically a Differential Schedule of Reinforcement) in the Treatment of Children Who Have Autism Spectrum Disorder Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK APA & NASP Accredited Program Masters of Science: December 2007 Major: Educational Psychology Option: School Psychology • Master’s Thesis Title: Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: How Early is too Early? Truman State University Kirksville, MO Bachelor of Arts: May 2006 Major: English Minor: Psychology/Biology • McNair Scholar Research Title: Portrayals of African American Men on Primetime Television Dramas LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Nationally Certified School Psychologist April 2012-Present Certification #: 41849 Licensed Specialist in School Psychology in the State of Texas November 2012-Present License #: 70264 Provisionally Licensed Psychologist in the State of Texas February 2016-August 2016 License #: 37316 Licensed Psychologist in the State of Texas August 2016-Present License #: 37316 Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)- Passed February 5, 2016 Oral Examination-Passed July 8, 2016 CURRENT ACADEMIC POSITIONS Assistant Professor of School Psychology August 2011-Present Stephen F. Austin State University Human Services Department School Psychology Assessment Center Director November 2013-Present Stephen F. Austin State University 2 Human Services Department Certified Online Teaching Instructor August 2011-Present Stephen F. Austin State University Human Services Department L.S.S.P. Consultant Stephen F. Austin State University August 2013-Present Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center Post-Doctoral Intern in School Psychology August 2013-Present For Licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Texas (Complete) Stephen F. Austin State University Human Services Supervised by: Chris Ninness Ph.D. Michael Walker Ph.D. Sylvia Middlebrook Ph.D. Frankie Clark Ph.D. • Guided supervision of practicum and internship students in the School Psychology Assessment Center • Teaching strategies and didactics in School Psychology • Collaborative assessments and observation with the Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center Post-Doctoral Intern in School Psychology August 2011-November 2012 For Licensure as a Specialist in School Psychology in the state of Texas (Complete) Stephen F. Austin State University Woden Independent School District Human Services Supervised by: Chis Ninness Ph.D. HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS (ACADEMIC) Department of Human Services Teaching Excellence Award (Stephen F. Austin State University) Honored as the teacher of the year for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years in the Department of Human Services at Stephen F. Austin State University (March 2015 and March 2016). City of Shreveport Keynote Contributor for 2015 Health and Wellness Fair Honored as the keynote speaker for 2015 City of Shreveport Health and Wellness Fair (August 2015). Gary Job Corp Award of Contribution and Achievement This award was presented to me for being the keynote speaker of the 2014 Women’s Conference and for supporting the goals of education of the Job Corps (April 2014). Colgate University Award of Contribution and Achievement This award was presented to me for being the keynote speaker of the 2014 Colgate University Wellness Talk Series presentation at the meeting of the Shaw Wellness Institute of Colgate University and for supporting the goals of the education of the University (April 2014). Albany State University Award of Contribution and Achievement This award was presented to me for being the keynote speaker of the 2014 meeting of the Albany State College Seminar Committee, Albany State University (November 2013). Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Induction (Truman State University) Chosen as one of 2 nominees for membership for the 2012-2013 academic year in the prestigious and nationally recognized organization and regarded as a highly visible and productive alumnae of Truman State University (April 2013). NAACP Award of Contribution and Achievement This award was presented for being the keynote speaker of the 2013 “Passing the Torch” Banquet and for supporting the goals of the NAACP in community service and leadership (April 2013). TEDx-IIT 2013 “Exponential” Official Presentation Certificate (Illinois Institute of Technology) 3 TEDxIIT is a TED event featuring speakers with TED.com partnership. The event was organized by IIT Chicago students and IIT alumna. The event is open to 100 guests and is streamed live globally. The main goal is for speakers to educate their audience on ideas worth sharing through well-planned presentations in their areas of expertise (April 2013). Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education: Graduate Institute Speaker Award Received an award for presenting on the application process for continuing education programs, my experience in graduate school and my current experiences as an African American faculty in a School Psychology Program (March 2013). Black Women United Guest Speaker Award (Texas State University) Awarded with a plaque honoring me as a guest speaker of the Black Women United of Texas State University's San Marcos Campus (October 2012). Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Certificate of Appreciation (Stephen F. Austin State University) Awarded a certificate of appreciation for continually engaging in service, leadership activities, and for guest speaking for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Eta Epsilon Chapter of Stephen F. Austin State University (September 2012). Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service Keynote Speaker (Stephen F. Austin State University) Chosen as the University Keynote speaker for the Martin Luther King Day of Service by the Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs (January 2012). HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS (COMMUNITY ETC.) South Oak Church of Christ Award of Excellence Honored by the Community Mental Health Task Force as a chosen keynote speaker of the first annual “Peace of Mind” event which supports spiritual leader working with children in identifying and referring individuals in the community for psychological assessment and treatment (April 2016). VIBE Magazine Honored as a one of the chosen inspirational stories of holistically healthy living (mental, spiritual and physical health) for VIBE magazine (May 2014). ESSENCE Magazine: How I Harness My Power Honored as a one of the chosen inspirational stories of holistically healthy living (mental, spiritual and physical health) for ESSENCE magazine (June 2013). EBONY Magazine/WEB Edition: Powerful Internet Faces Honored as a one of the top chosen inspirational stories and online voices of holistically healthy living (mental, spiritual and physical health) for EBONY magazine (June 2013). Delta Sigma Theta Delta Academy Keynote and Contributor This award was presented for being the keynote speaker of the 2013 “Delta Academy” for middle school girls of Lufkin Texas at the summer start meeting (May 2013). Nac-Edition News 2 Honored as a “Nacogdoches Texas Hero” in the community and as a role model to men, women and children in the East Texas area. Nac-Edition television news 2 Nacogdoches is run by students and professors in the communications department at Stephen F. Austin State University (April 2013). Nacogdoches Texas Chamber of Commerce NOBLE Scholars Banquet Keynote Award Keynote presenter at the meeting of the Nacogdoches Texas Chamber of Commerce, NOBLE Scholars Banquet. Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches TX. (March 22, 2013). Naturally Happy Hair Magazine Honored as the first cover girl and large health story of the magazine focusing on healthy hair and lifestyle. (March 2013) Nac-Edition News 2 Honored as a media mogul and professor as a part of news project airing on Nac-Edition the television news 2 here in Nacogdoches and run by students and professors in the communications department at Stephen F. Austin State University. Covered my life as a professor and "media mogul" (November 2012). Jeff Probst Show Guest Guest on the daytime talk show to discuss my struggles and triumphs with health and fitness and 100 pound weight loss (November 2012). Dr. Oz Show Guest Guest on the daytime talk show to discuss a quick health triumph since 100-pound weight loss (September 2012). 4 The Doctors Show Guest Guest on the daytime talk as a brief weight loss feature for the “Extreme Weight Loss” Episode (September 2012). Daily Sentinel: Making Strides Story Honored as a Stephen F. Austin State Professor who is making health strides in the community, nationally and internationally (People Magazine). HLN/CNN News: Obesity on the Rise Health Story Honored and interviewed as a Stephen F. Austin State Professor who is making health strides in the community, nationally and internationally (September 2012). Tyler News 19: “Fit City Success Story” Honored and interviewed as a Stephen F. Austin State Professor who is making health strides in the community, nationally and internationally (People Magazine) (August 2012). Nacogdoches News 9: Health Stories Honored as a Stephen F. Austin State Professor