Learning coach with a background in school psychology committed to delivering all-encompassing support to students and families through active problem-solving, collaboration and consultation, and resource identification and referral.
Skills
Adaptable nature
Friendly, personable, and compassionate
Advocate for children
Problem-solving skills
Personalized learning plans
Student progress analysis
Student motivation
Behavior modification
Confidence building
Regulatory compliance
Emotionally supportive
Cultural competency
Evidence-based practices
Data collection, analysis, and reporting
Policy and procedure improvements
Team collaboration
Education and Training
The Citadel Graduate SchoolCharleston, Expected in 05/2017 – –Master of Arts:General Psychology - GPA:
Honor Roll Fall 2013 - Spring 2017
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member
4.0 GPA
Thesis: Is There a Disconnect Between School Personnel and Parents in the Effects of Bullying?
Clemson UniversityClemson, SCExpected in 12/2013 – –Bachelor of Science:Psychology - GPA:
Minor in Cluster Life Sciences (Genetics, Microbiology, Biology)
3.7 GPA
Dean's List Honoree Fall 2013
Certifications
Darkness To Light Training Certificate - "Stewards of Children"
NCBI International Certificate - "Workshop For Welcoming Diversity"
NIH Training Certificate - "Protecting Human Research Participants"
CPR Certification
Experience
The Stepping Stones Group - Learning Coach/Private Childcare Provider Blue Ridge, GA, 02/2018 - Current
Implemented instructional technology support using various tools for teaching and learning, including following related software programs and applications used in eLearning.
Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on needs, interests, and abilities of individual student.
Delivered feedback to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students.
Tutored student one-on-one to help progress through the program in a timely manner using positive reinforcement techniques.
Supported students in comprehension and completion of homework as well as for ongoing literacy work.
Conferred with parents to inform on type of daily activities, successes, strengths observed, and potential obstacles to healthy development.
Assisted student in achieving and mastering grade-level standards.
Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
Built relationships with and encouraged social development with children by discussing school, friends, and favorite activities.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern and empathy for others.
Applied behavioral techniques to diminish inappropriate behaviors.
Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Read books aloud to children, encouraging interaction and teaching proper expression through vocal inflections appropriate to story content.
Supported healthy emotional and social development through intervention in conflict between children, various reinforcement techniques, and encouraging cooperation.
Monitored children's activities at all times, mindful of safety hazards and development of good hygienic and social habits.
Taught children basic skills and encouraged creativity in painting, drawing, arts and crafts, music, and other expressive activities.
Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha - School Psychologist Intern Omaha, NE, 08/2016 - 11/2017
Counseled children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
Promoted parent-teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
Collaborated with social work professionals to assist students in emotional and social growth.
Monitored students' academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
Led multi-disciplinary team meetings to support student learning at various levels of need (i.e., Tiers I, II, and III).
Wrote psychological reports and presented results of evaluations at meetings.
Followed up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school supports.
Coordinated the development and implementation of students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Consulted with parents and teachers on various topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
Collected information necessary for educational diagnoses by interviewing, observing, and evaluating students.
Collaborated with principals, assistant principals, teachers, counselors, social workers, parents, and students to provide comprehensive student support.
Scored and interpreted a variety of testing results (e.g., ABC observation tools, IQ and academic achievement standardized tests) to diagnose and plan appropriate intervention per student needs
Cultivated strong student, parent, faculty and community relationships.
Met with parents and teachers to learn more about students under evaluation.
Attended training courses and educational conferences to stay abreast of latest industry trends.
Updated documentation and wrote reports detailing treatment plans and progress.
Created and reviewed reports to determine effectiveness of interventions and make improvements.
The Citadel Graduate College Psychology Department - Graduate Assistant City, STATE, 08/2015 - 05/2016
Supported department faculty with administrative assistance, as well as curriculum and research support.
Worked with professors to facilitate various classes and projects.
Assisted professor with senior capstone course.
Supervised computer lab and classes.
Monitored student checkout procedures to ensure all assessment materials (e.g., IQ tests) were accounted for.
Graded class assignments, quizzes, and examinations; performed item analyses.
Designed marketing materials for program.
Acted as a liaison between cohort and professors during faculty meetings.
Led group tours with potential graduate students.
Tracked class and student metrics including attendance, projects, labs, and reports.
Utilized email, phone, and in-person meetings to answer questions and mentor struggling students.
Activities and Honors
Member, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP, 2014 - current)
Events Chair/Senator, Student Government Association at The Citadel Graduate College (2014-2015)
NASP Student Leader (2015-2016)
Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2016 - current)
Vice President, Student Government Association at The Citadel Graduate College (2015-2016)
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