Confident and self-directed school psychologist with a strong desire to increase knowledge of teachers and parents on how to best help the student in need. Expert in interpreting evaluations and norm-referenced measures in order to determine the educational needs and instructional implications for students. Fosters a collaborative team approach to meeting the developmental needs of children.
· Proficient in IEP Direct, Q-Global, eSchool, and Infinite Campus · Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Systems · College level Spanish skills; Speak and understand basic Spanish · Excellent diagnostic skills · Organized | · Flexible · Analytical · Excellent collaborative, interpersonal, and communicative skills · Expertise in research and data collection · Cultural Competency |
New York State Certified School Psychologist, Anticipated June 2020
Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Anticipated
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Practitioner Certified
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Certified
BLS CPR trained and recertified
National Association of School Psychologist (NASP)
· Consult with teachers, Dignity Act Coordinator, and school administrators regarding concerns due to students' academic progress, behavior, and other social-emotional needs
· Participate on Committee on Special Education (CSE), Kids in Need (KIN), and Crisis Intervention Team meetings
· Administer, score, and interpret cognitive, educational, social-emotional, adaptive, and behavioral assessments
· Deliver individual and group counseling per student Individualized Education Plan (IEP) mandates, as well as track and document progress towards goals
· Utilize online programs, such as Frontline Education (IEP Direct), Q-global, and Infinite Campus
· Identify at-risk students, engage in crisis management, and debrief with school team members about students who display significant behaviors
· Develop and strengthen connection between home, school, and the community to promote healthy school environments
· Write psychoeducational reports to be used in CSE meetings
· Present evaluation findings at CSE meetings and assist in determining classification eligibility and services
· Effectively communicate with the Special Education Director in creating IEPs and appropriate goals for students with disabilities
· Provide virtual service delivery including individual counseling and schoolwide social emotional learning (SEL) resources
· Administer psychological evaluations for initial referrals and re-evaluations, prepare documentation, update IEPs, and hold parent informing conferences
· Support diverse learners by assessing various learning needs
· Collaborate with teachers, staff, behavior consultants, and school administrators to discuss and implement response to intervention (RTI) supports, as well as be a part of the Instructional Support Team (IST)
· Create, model use of, and assist with implementation of behavioral interventions and modifications to classroom to address students' needs
· Facilitate individual and group counseling for diverse students in social skills, friendship, and anxiety
· Write psychoeducational reports to be used in CSE meetings
· Present results at CSE meetings on students' performance, assessments, and counseling sessions
· Collect data for, analyze, and develop Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
· Participate in Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings
· Developed a dance program to promote student motivation, increase students' self-esteem, and improve students' social skills
· Conducted classroom observations to assess cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning to determine classification eligibility for special education services
· Monitored individual student's significant behavior and academic progress
· Collaborated with teachers and staff to implement, as well as carry out Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to promote positive behavior and mental health for students displaying interfering behaviors
· Completed a thorough FBA that helped guide the development of a successful BIP for a struggling student
· Delivered individual and group counseling to empower diverse students to reach their individual potential
· Participated on CSEs and Section 504 meetings, as well as provided feedback to parents about their students' progress in counseling sessions
· Identified bullying, reported incidents, and incorporated Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) principles to create a safe school climate
Suffolk Independent Living Organization, Holtsville, NY July 2019-August 2019
Job Coach
· Provided 1:1 coaching for high school special education students in the Connetquot High School
· Applied structured behavioral interventions to students who needed assistance transitioning to adult life and participating in daily job tasks
· Assisted students to adjust to new environments, learn a new job, and attain productivity levels that match other employees
· Completed case notes each day indicating the level and type of supports the students needed
Laurel Hill School, East Setauket, NY August 2017-June 2018
Teacher Assistant, Dance Educator
· Implemented the first school-wide mindfulness program to help improve student's emotional regulation and cognitive focus
· Worked with students to reinforce learning concepts and help complete assignments
· Developed a dance club for students of all ages to stimulate children's creativity, and improve states of being and self-esteem
· Consulted with teachers and staff about implementing empirically supported behavioral interventions to improve classroom management
· Provided educational and emotional support to students classified with a disability covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS
“On Second Thought: From Iffy to Witty Thoughts”September 2019-March 2020
Co-Researcher
· Conducted an anxiety group using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based curriculum and implemented the program to help reduce anxiety symptoms in 4th grade students
· Taught core principles of CBT, as well as collected and interpreted useful data related to student outcomes
· Examined the impact of a cognitive-behavioral and social-emotional program on symptoms of anxiety and negative self-statements
“Effects of Overexposure to Facebook and Self-Comparison on Self-Esteem”January 2015-May 2015
Researcher
· Designed an experiment on college aged students and the effects of Facebook intensity on self-comparison and self-esteem
· Researched articles, studies, and journals and compiled data
· Utilized the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Facebook Intensity Scale, and Objectified Body Consciousness Scale and analyzed and correlated data using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
· Presented findings at the Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychology Conference March 2015
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