Experience

Bay Ridge Preparatory School

• School Psychologist & Educator

  • Sep 1998 - Present

  PSYCHOLOGIST- New York State Permanent Certification in School Psychology.- Collaborate with team of psychologists/educators to improve academic engagement and achievement in diverse high school learners. - Identify and remedy barriers to learning; promote positive behavior and socially successful students.- Assess achievement and learning needs using psychoeducational measures; monitor student progress and design interventions to improve outcomes.SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER- New York State Certification in Special Education.- Taught 9th grade students with learning disabilities in a modified English Literature class.- Modify and adapt curricula and instruction to meet students' needs.- Promote positive relationships and support social-emotional development.- Past courses: specialized English and math classes for 7th & 8th graders with learning disabilities.GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER- Designed and currently teach the following courses: Shakespeare & the Playwrights (12th Grade), Contemporary World History (12th), Ancient World History (9th), English Literature (9th), Geography (9th) - Supervise teacher interns for Columbia U. Teachers College masters program in English Teaching.- Past courses taught: SAT Verbal Prep (11th), AP World History (12th), Psychology (12th), Health (11th)- Mentored new history & English teachers in curriculum, classroom management, teaching philosophy. MUSIC DIRECTOR- Conduct high school ensemble which performs annual shows (e.g., NYC Marathon, Winter Festival, Jazz/Blues Concert, 10th & 15th Anniversaries, Capital Campaign Gala Event) - Design and instruct music curriculum; maintain online alumni & community involvement.



Private Business

• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional Tutor & Academic Consultant

  • Jan 2000 - Present

  - Tutored college students attending Columbia, Fordham, Pace, and West Point Military Academy in a variety of subjects. Courses include: International Development; Managing Complex Emergencies; Introduction & Advanced Negotiation; Faith & Critical Reasoning; Human Rights; Sustainable Development; Historical Change in Africa; English for Professional Purposes; Introduction to Art History, among others. - Provided remedial instruction for students with learning disabilities in reading, writing, and mathematics. Specialized training includes building phonological awareness, word attack & decoding skills, fluency with prosody, morphological awareness, reading comprehension with inferences & metaphorical language, creative written expression, math problem solving, among others.- Tutored adolescents and adults in English as a Second Language programs, as well as prepared clients for specialized exams, e.g., TOEFL, SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement and NYS Regents Exams.



Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital

• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychoeducational Diagnostician

  • Jan 1998 - Aug 1998

  - Performed psychoeducational intakes and assessments of children and adults with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, neuropsychological dysfunction, and developmental disabilities.- Provided remedial tutoring for children with academic and emotional difficulties.- Assisted with data integration and report writing. - Performed psychoeducational intakes and assessments of children and adults with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, neuropsychological dysfunction, and developmental disabilities.- Provided remedial tutoring for children with academic and emotional difficulties.- Assisted with data integration and report writing.



Adelphi Academy

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher & School Psychology Intern

  • Sep 1995 - Aug 1998

  GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER (2 years)- Designed and instructed computer science curriculum for grades K-12.- Managed network for Mac computer lab and PC stations; provided technical support for staff.- Created school newspaper and supervised the writing and desktop publishing team. - Instructed 12th Grade in an introductory psychology course.SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN (1 Year)- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team on supporting a positive school environment in a private K-12 school. Gained psychological experience in individual counseling, teacher consultation, crisis intervention, remedial tutoring, and psychoeducational testing.



Postgraduate Center for Mental Health

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vocational Counselor & Instructor

  • Jun 1989 - Jun 1994

  - Team member of a comprehensive vocational rehabilitation program for VESID-sponsored adults with psychiatric disabilities.- Developed program curriculum, i.e., screening, assessment, office skills training, scheduling, job placement, vocational counseling.- Conducted a weekly vocational counseling group (8-12 clients) that explored work readiness issues.- Performed case management for group of adults, i.e., intake, assessment, report writing.- Instructed courses in computer skills (e.g., word-processing, spreadsheet, database entry, desktop publishing, typing) and office skills (e.g., filing, proofreading, answering phones).- Maintained computer lab of twenty-two PCs, i.e., network administration and tech support.