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Who Do We Test?
- Homeschoolers
- Public and private school students
- Students with reading difficulties
Who Are The Test Administrators?
Tommy and Kay Bindrim both have degrees that involve training in standardized test administration and analysis. Tommy has a Batchelor of Science degree in Psychology from Western Carolina University where he was trained in assessment practices. He has worked extensively with adolescents in clinical settings evaluating educational and behavioral needs. Tommy also holds a nursing degree and uses his background in this area to teach a variety of science classes and dissection labs to homeschoolers, classrooms, and educational co-ops. In addition to overseeing Testing and Educational Services, he serves as a W-J III test administrator during testing season.
Kay holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Education, as well as a Reading Specialty Certificate. Like Tommy, Kay attended Western Carolina University and graduated with highest honors with both her graduate and undergraduate degrees. She has fourteen years experience as a public school and homeschool educator. Kay worked for seven years in the public school system as a Reading Specialist, teaching a variety of ages from K-9th grades. She has worked in the area of adult literacy where she tested, assessed, and tutored adults. Kay has written supplemental reading material used by a public school program for students at-risk. In addition to achievement testing, Kay administers reading diagnostic assessments and provides educational consultations for Testing and Educational Services. On a limited basis, she tutors in the area of reading and speaks to homeschool groups. Tommy and Kay have homeschooled their children since 2000.
Allison Avery holds a BA in Psychology, a certification in Elementary Education, with a minor in Spanish. After being a Teaching Fellow for four years at Meredith College, she taught in the public school system for five years. Coupled with her six years of homeschooling, Allison has eleven years of teaching experience. She has four children and her husband, Mike, is Student Minister at FBC in Rocky Mount, NC.
Tami Proctor taught for 22 years with the local public school system, specializing in working with students who learned differently. She frequently did achievement testing, as well as assessments of student learning styles. She has tutored students individually and worked with parents on ways they can help their student succeed. She has also worked with other teachers to help them modify or redevelop lessons in order to help all students achieve optimum learning. Tami was born and raised in Rocky Mount and attended local public schools. After high school, she attended Piedmont Bible College, Bob Jones University and East Carolina University, graduating from ECU in 1982. Since that time she has acquired several different certifications focusing on individual student achievement.
What Others Are Saying
…… I highly recommend Kay and Tommy Bindrim and Bindrim Testing and Educational Services. They are professional and organized and go way beyond administering a test - they gave me the information I needed to teach my children in the way that would best reach them. - CMB
The Woodcock-Johnson is a soundly constructed, nationally recognized, professionally respected test that is frequently used in the intellectual assessment process. It is highly reliable and valid, and efforts are continually being made to update and keep the test as current as possible. The Bindrim's utilization of the WJIII in their testing practice is a wise, informed selection and will serve their clients well.
C. Edward Watkins, Jr., Ph.D
Author of Testing and Assessment in Counseling Practice, LEA Assoc., 2000, NJ.
Professor of Psychology, University of North Texas
The changes you suggested made such a difference! There is peace in our home. We can't thank you enough. – Dad and Mom of three wonderful children
I am the mother of three, very bright children. For years, professionals, well-meaning friends and family commented that we needed to do more to challenge and stimulate them. Yet, no one seemed to have any suggestions. After testing my children, Kay had many great ideas with concrete examples. Her guidance and practical advice has greatly enriched our school days and put us on the right track to making the most of our children’s God-given abilities. – Wendy T.
My daughter was tested to determine her learning style. The school year before had been very frustrating. Curriculum was recommend based on the results of the learning style test. This year has been so much better! We do not deal with the frustration that we did last year. The testing was easy and very affordable. Thank you so much for helping us have a successful school year! -Michelle M.
Thank you for teaching me how to help my struggling reader. I have learned so much. – G.N.
I chose the WJ III because it wasn't timed, there were not any bubbles to fill in and because my daughter wouldn't be required to sit completely still while going through many questions. I was so pleased with the test, the atmosphere, and friendliness of the test administrator. – Robin M.
I am thoroughly pleased with the WJIII administered by Bindrim Testing & Educational Services. We received a detailed print out for each student at the end of the test. Kay thoroughly went over all the educational jargon that is beyond my scope of understanding. A few days later, at our consultation, we received a binder containing our boys test results, learning styles and resources, ideas and links for each of our sons. This was invaluable information and I have referenced it often. – Christi B.
Just wanted to let Tommy know how much Rachel enjoyed the dissection class today. She has pulled out the manual several times to look at the photos and has very accurately recounted to me (several times actually) all that she learned! She really appreciated how clearly Tommy gave the instructions and offered assistance. She told me on the way home, "Mr. Bindrim was a great teacher!" Based on her response, I know this is information that she will not forget! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and making this a great hands-on learning experience! - Martha W.
