Assistant Director of Student Success

• Aug 2021 - Present

Accessibility Support Counselor

• Mar 2019 - Aug 2021

• Interprets diagnostic assessments including medical, psychological, and psychoeducational documentation to determine eligibility of services under the ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act • Engages students with learning, physical, psychological, and temporary disabilities in an interactive process to identify reasonable and appropriate academic and/or residential accommodations • Supports faculty in implementation of accommodations and assists with… Show more • Interprets diagnostic assessments including medical, psychological, and psychoeducational documentation to determine eligibility of services under the ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act • Engages students with learning, physical, psychological, and temporary disabilities in an interactive process to identify reasonable and appropriate academic and/or residential accommodations • Supports faculty in implementation of accommodations and assists with review of technical standards • Coordinates with Campus Residences, Facilities, and Paratransit in providing student accommodations in a timely manner • Connects students to campus resources, support services, and referrals for formal evaluations • Developed training sessions for faculty, staff, and students, on topics including event accessibility, and universal design • Co-led the development of Stony Brook University’s first Sensory Room in an effort to provide neurodiverse spaces on campus • Active member of the Emotional Support Animal Committee to establish campus policies and discuss student requests • Maintains accurate and confidential records utilizing Clockwork information systems in accordance with FERPA regulations • Reviews relevant legal cases and best practices through participation in webinars, listservs, and annual conferences • Assists with the Academic Community Engagement peer mentoring program meetings and events • Originated campus-wide Disability Awareness Month activities including an interactive display to involve community members, and a student movie night featuring a silent movie that utilized American Sign Language • Active representative on the Electronic & Information Technology Committee: Classroom Technology & Design Subcommittee • Participating member of the ADA & Technology Steering Committee to increase campus compliance in technology accessibility Show less • Interprets diagnostic assessments including medical, psychological, and psychoeducational documentation to determine eligibility of services under the ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act • Engages students with learning, physical, psychological, and temporary disabilities in an interactive process to identify reasonable and appropriate academic and/or residential accommodations • Supports faculty in implementation of accommodations and assists with… Show more • Interprets diagnostic assessments including medical, psychological, and psychoeducational documentation to determine eligibility of services under the ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act • Engages students with learning, physical, psychological, and temporary disabilities in an interactive process to identify reasonable and appropriate academic and/or residential accommodations • Supports faculty in implementation of accommodations and assists with review of technical standards • Coordinates with Campus Residences, Facilities, and Paratransit in providing student accommodations in a timely manner • Connects students to campus resources, support services, and referrals for formal evaluations • Developed training sessions for faculty, staff, and students, on topics including event accessibility, and universal design • Co-led the development of Stony Brook University’s first Sensory Room in an effort to provide neurodiverse spaces on campus • Active member of the Emotional Support Animal Committee to establish campus policies and discuss student requests • Maintains accurate and confidential records utilizing Clockwork information systems in accordance with FERPA regulations • Reviews relevant legal cases and best practices through participation in webinars, listservs, and annual conferences • Assists with the Academic Community Engagement peer mentoring program meetings and events • Originated campus-wide Disability Awareness Month activities including an interactive display to involve community members, and a student movie night featuring a silent movie that utilized American Sign Language • Active representative on the Electronic & Information Technology Committee: Classroom Technology & Design Subcommittee • Participating member of the ADA & Technology Steering Committee to increase campus compliance in technology accessibility Show less

Accessibility Specialist

• Sep 2016 - Mar 2019

• Supervised student workers in daily office tasks and provides training on confidentiality, professionalism, and disability law • Reviewed medical, psychological, and psychoeducational documentation to determine eligibility of services • Engaged students in the interactive process, identified reasonable accommodations • Coordinated and monitored all accommodations including but not limited to testing accommodations, alternate formatted textbook requests, peer notes takers, technology… Show more • Supervised student workers in daily office tasks and provides training on confidentiality, professionalism, and disability law • Reviewed medical, psychological, and psychoeducational documentation to determine eligibility of services • Engaged students in the interactive process, identified reasonable accommodations • Coordinated and monitored all accommodations including but not limited to testing accommodations, alternate formatted textbook requests, peer notes takers, technology loans, accessible classroom furniture, and residential accommodations • Taught students how to use assistive technology including SMART Pen devices, ECHO desktop, Phonak Roger MyLink/Pen, Natural Reader software, and accessing alternate formatted textbooks through BookShare.org and Microsoft OneDrive • Collaborated closely with campus departments including Advising, Residential Life, Student Counseling Center, Health Services, Academic Tutoring, and Admissions to coordinate accommodations and support services • Initiated and led student outreach programs including Disability as Diversity events, and Executive Skill Building workshops • Facilitated faculty training on online course accessibility, alternate formatted course materials, closed captioning, and essential functions of program requirements to increase universal design • Led training sessions with Admissions, Academic Tutors, Residential Life, and Academic Advising staff in counseling students with disabilities, maintaining confidentiality, and providing an inclusive environment to students and campus community • Active member of the Division of Student Affairs Retreat Planning Committee and participates biannually in presentations and cross-departmental poster sessions • Introduced new technology to department to convert documents into OCR accessible format • Identified the need for, and redesigned, campus map indicating physical accessibility features to promote campus inclusion Show less • Supervised student workers in daily office tasks and provides training on confidentiality, professionalism, and disability law • Reviewed medical, psychological, and psychoeducational documentation to determine eligibility of services • Engaged students in the interactive process, identified reasonable accommodations • Coordinated and monitored all accommodations including but not limited to testing accommodations, alternate formatted textbook requests, peer notes takers, technology… Show more • Supervised student workers in daily office tasks and provides training on confidentiality, professionalism, and disability law • Reviewed medical, psychological, and psychoeducational documentation to determine eligibility of services • Engaged students in the interactive process, identified reasonable accommodations • Coordinated and monitored all accommodations including but not limited to testing accommodations, alternate formatted textbook requests, peer notes takers, technology loans, accessible classroom furniture, and residential accommodations • Taught students how to use assistive technology including SMART Pen devices, ECHO desktop, Phonak Roger MyLink/Pen, Natural Reader software, and accessing alternate formatted textbooks through BookShare.org and Microsoft OneDrive • Collaborated closely with campus departments including Advising, Residential Life, Student Counseling Center, Health Services, Academic Tutoring, and Admissions to coordinate accommodations and support services • Initiated and led student outreach programs including Disability as Diversity events, and Executive Skill Building workshops • Facilitated faculty training on online course accessibility, alternate formatted course materials, closed captioning, and essential functions of program requirements to increase universal design • Led training sessions with Admissions, Academic Tutors, Residential Life, and Academic Advising staff in counseling students with disabilities, maintaining confidentiality, and providing an inclusive environment to students and campus community • Active member of the Division of Student Affairs Retreat Planning Committee and participates biannually in presentations and cross-departmental poster sessions • Introduced new technology to department to convert documents into OCR accessible format • Identified the need for, and redesigned, campus map indicating physical accessibility features to promote campus inclusion Show less

Mental Health Counseling Intern

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

•Conducted weekly individual therapy sessions with residents between ages 13 and 18 diagnosed with a variety of mental health diagnoses •Facilitated group therapy sessions on stress management and respectful relationships for residents •Provided support to residents during crisis and followed company protocol in crisis intervention to establish safety •Collaborated with clinicians, residential staff, parents and guardians weekly to report behavior and develop team treatment plans to… Show more •Conducted weekly individual therapy sessions with residents between ages 13 and 18 diagnosed with a variety of mental health diagnoses •Facilitated group therapy sessions on stress management and respectful relationships for residents •Provided support to residents during crisis and followed company protocol in crisis intervention to establish safety •Collaborated with clinicians, residential staff, parents and guardians weekly to report behavior and develop team treatment plans to better address the needs of the residents •Initiated conflict resolution mediation between residents to diffuse disputes and educate appropriate behavior •Participated in biannual Service Plan Review meetings where progress, goals, and concerns of residents were assessed •Reviewed psychological evaluations and Individual Education Plans to lend understanding in resident needs and goals Show less •Conducted weekly individual therapy sessions with residents between ages 13 and 18 diagnosed with a variety of mental health diagnoses •Facilitated group therapy sessions on stress management and respectful relationships for residents •Provided support to residents during crisis and followed company protocol in crisis intervention to establish safety •Collaborated with clinicians, residential staff, parents and guardians weekly to report behavior and develop team treatment plans to… Show more •Conducted weekly individual therapy sessions with residents between ages 13 and 18 diagnosed with a variety of mental health diagnoses •Facilitated group therapy sessions on stress management and respectful relationships for residents •Provided support to residents during crisis and followed company protocol in crisis intervention to establish safety •Collaborated with clinicians, residential staff, parents and guardians weekly to report behavior and develop team treatment plans to better address the needs of the residents •Initiated conflict resolution mediation between residents to diffuse disputes and educate appropriate behavior •Participated in biannual Service Plan Review meetings where progress, goals, and concerns of residents were assessed •Reviewed psychological evaluations and Individual Education Plans to lend understanding in resident needs and goals Show less

Graduate Assistant

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

•Advised student leaders, staff and faculty with the planning, organizing, and promotion of their campus programs •Directly supervised, trained, and evaluated Student Activity Managers •Developed curriculum and presented at biannual Student Leadership Trainings to promote student involvement and develop next generation leaders; directed group exercises focused on leadership, communication, goal setting, and assessment •Managed requests including space scheduling, security… Show more •Advised student leaders, staff and faculty with the planning, organizing, and promotion of their campus programs •Directly supervised, trained, and evaluated Student Activity Managers •Developed curriculum and presented at biannual Student Leadership Trainings to promote student involvement and develop next generation leaders; directed group exercises focused on leadership, communication, goal setting, and assessment •Managed requests including space scheduling, security, maintenance, equipment, catering, advertisements and transportation •Organized and supported campus special events such as Homecoming, Convocation, and 50 Days & 50 Nights •Monitored campus programming to ensure all events were appropriate, inclusive, and compliant with university policies Show less •Advised student leaders, staff and faculty with the planning, organizing, and promotion of their campus programs •Directly supervised, trained, and evaluated Student Activity Managers •Developed curriculum and presented at biannual Student Leadership Trainings to promote student involvement and develop next generation leaders; directed group exercises focused on leadership, communication, goal setting, and assessment •Managed requests including space scheduling, security… Show more •Advised student leaders, staff and faculty with the planning, organizing, and promotion of their campus programs •Directly supervised, trained, and evaluated Student Activity Managers •Developed curriculum and presented at biannual Student Leadership Trainings to promote student involvement and develop next generation leaders; directed group exercises focused on leadership, communication, goal setting, and assessment •Managed requests including space scheduling, security, maintenance, equipment, catering, advertisements and transportation •Organized and supported campus special events such as Homecoming, Convocation, and 50 Days & 50 Nights •Monitored campus programming to ensure all events were appropriate, inclusive, and compliant with university policies Show less

Psychology Intern

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

•Counseled Pace University Ongoing Academic and Social Instructional Support (OASIS) program students with a wide range of Autism spectrum disorders to support academic and social integration and discuss student life concerns •Taught socializations skills, organization skills, and relaxation techniques to encourage skill building and improve coping mechanisms •Tutored students in their various studies implementing individualized study skills based on their diverse disability needs •Counseled Pace University Ongoing Academic and Social Instructional Support (OASIS) program students with a wide range of Autism spectrum disorders to support academic and social integration and discuss student life concerns •Taught socializations skills, organization skills, and relaxation techniques to encourage skill building and improve coping mechanisms •Tutored students in their various studies implementing individualized study skills based on their diverse disability needs

Psychology Intern

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

•Compiled student information for Campus Residences to provide residential accommodations and early admission •Instructed students in stress management, time management, and socialization skills during one on one counseling sessions to support student success and reinforce positive behaviors •Supported professional staff in preparing and executing student and family orientation by leading ice breakers, mini-sessions, and hosting the annual new student pizza party during their first… Show more •Compiled student information for Campus Residences to provide residential accommodations and early admission •Instructed students in stress management, time management, and socialization skills during one on one counseling sessions to support student success and reinforce positive behaviors •Supported professional staff in preparing and executing student and family orientation by leading ice breakers, mini-sessions, and hosting the annual new student pizza party during their first evening on campus to foster a sense of community •Assembled intake forms and reviewed documentation for new student and family appointments, arranged appointments with appropriate support staff and assisted counselors with initial meetings to assess student needs and expectations •Developed an online socialization forum for students with Asperger’s Syndrome, utilizing Blackboard, to emphasize individual strengths and encourage peer relationships •Set up and proctored exams and assisted with the placement, scheduling and distribution of examinations •Demonstrated professionalism in maintaining confidentiality of disability status and client documentation, and complied with FERPA Show less •Compiled student information for Campus Residences to provide residential accommodations and early admission •Instructed students in stress management, time management, and socialization skills during one on one counseling sessions to support student success and reinforce positive behaviors •Supported professional staff in preparing and executing student and family orientation by leading ice breakers, mini-sessions, and hosting the annual new student pizza party during their first… Show more •Compiled student information for Campus Residences to provide residential accommodations and early admission •Instructed students in stress management, time management, and socialization skills during one on one counseling sessions to support student success and reinforce positive behaviors •Supported professional staff in preparing and executing student and family orientation by leading ice breakers, mini-sessions, and hosting the annual new student pizza party during their first evening on campus to foster a sense of community •Assembled intake forms and reviewed documentation for new student and family appointments, arranged appointments with appropriate support staff and assisted counselors with initial meetings to assess student needs and expectations •Developed an online socialization forum for students with Asperger’s Syndrome, utilizing Blackboard, to emphasize individual strengths and encourage peer relationships •Set up and proctored exams and assisted with the placement, scheduling and distribution of examinations •Demonstrated professionalism in maintaining confidentiality of disability status and client documentation, and complied with FERPA Show less