School Psychologist Consultant

• Aug 2021 - Present

• Conduct initial and triennial evaluations of students’ abilities to gain insight into their strengths and needs as learners, and better determine additional tools to support them in moving forward • Counsel students to instill confidence and promote positive skill-development so students may optimally engage in the classroom • Regularly collaborate with other school psychologists throughout the school district to ensure procedures are consistent and develop new procedures that better support staff, students, and families • Actively participate in Tier 3, Crisis, and Intervention and Support school teams to help ensure the needs of all students are met, and to help ensure that staff feel supported in their efforts • Interface with staff and administrators to enhance positive school climate through promoting the use of social-emotional curricula, student connectivity, check-in/check-out, and other research-based strategies Show less

Alt. 4 (Intern) School Psychologist

• Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

• Conducted evaluations of students’ intellectual, executive, social/emotional and adaptive functioning • Wrote, implemented, and tracked the progress of IEP goals, providing counseling as needed • Collaborated frequently with other related service providers to ensure optimal support is provided • Supported the development of comprehensive and supportive policies and practices • Served on Project AWARE grant team toward implementing MTSS-B and improving all tiered supports • Conducted risk and threat assessments as needed, and consult to provide wrap-around services • Provided staff with professional development, particularly on Selective Mutism and Self-Care Show less

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

• Analyze SWIS and other behavioral data continuously to make data-informed decisions, developing interventions as needed, and coaching teachers within the classroom as possible• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments as part of the IEP development process and when referred• Develop, support the implementation of, and monitor the results of Behavior Intervention Plans and Behavior Contracts when students need more support and resources• Consult on grade-level RTI decisions, and help others to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions• Work with various staff on the school’s Crisis Team, striving to develop a wraparound-like environment• Encourage and collaborate with outside mental health providers regarding mutual clients and new referrals• Provide professional development, trainings on behavioral approaches, and ongoing resources to all staff Show less

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

• Co-coach for grades 6-8 team

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

• Create and design school-wide behavior expectations• Develop lesson plans, weekly reminders, and a school-wide reward system to help students continue to follow behavior expectations• Collaborate with teachers and all other staff members to help them teach the "Tiger Code" behavior expectations across the school throughout every school day

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

• Taught all subjects except for science, during which time I would teach a second period of math to a second class of students• Practiced creating interdisciplinary units across writing, reading, and social studies in order to increase engagement and provide greater background knowledge to students as they learn• Established a "novel" writing project, following the National Writing Project's Young Writers Program. During the second year of this project, on average, my students wrote over 3,000 words! All novels were published and bound, and year two, students from all classes at the 5th grade level were included in this project• Co-lead the school's Student Support Team, a team of staff across the school meeting weekly to brainstorm how to best help students to succeed Show less

School Psychology Practicum Student

• Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

• Conducted, wrote, and presented special education evaluations, both initial referrals and re-evaluations • Utilized various cognitive and academic measures to evaluate the needs of students • Completed Functional Behavioral Assessments and developed Behavior Implementation Plans • Counseled on social skills, and oversaw the effectiveness of the evidence-based measures used • Conducted, wrote, and presented special education evaluations, both initial referrals and re-evaluations • Utilized various cognitive and academic measures to evaluate the needs of students • Completed Functional Behavioral Assessments and developed Behavior Implementation Plans • Counseled on social skills, and oversaw the effectiveness of the evidence-based measures used

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2017

As a teacher of the Advanced Learning Program within the Greenwich Public Schools system, I taught advanced 2nd-5th graders. • Provided 2nd-5th graders with replacement, higher-level, content in language arts and mathematics, and enrichment within science • Incorporated a hands-on 4th grade architecture unit where students used area, perimeter, measurement skills, and proportional reasoning to create 3D models of current structures, and teaching up through high school Honors Geometry to 5th graders!• Implemented real-world problems within every subject area, helping students to understand how everything is inter-related, and inspiring them toward the infinite possibilities of the future• Encouraged a kind and welcoming atmosphere for all learners, where every individual is learning at their own pace and with what they need within a community Show less

• Sep 2014 - May 2016

• Oversaw and advised six other Odyssey of the Mind coaches • Coordinated finances, and grant and public relations for six teams• Facilitated whole-district practices and spontaneous scrimmages, giving the six teams the opportunity to network and gain insight from one another• Taught creative problem-solving after school to a team of seven 3rd-5th grade students through hands-on problems• Encouraged spontaneity, divergent thinking, and teamwork as students create an original skit • Mentored and oversaw the process of engineering special effects, and other STEM projects, toward competing in the state-wide Odyssey competition Show less

3rd Grade Mathematics Tutor

• Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

• Provided supplemental intervention instruction in all needed areas • Communicated with classroom teacher to provide most effective instruction • Provided supplemental intervention instruction in all needed areas • Communicated with classroom teacher to provide most effective instruction

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

• Instill inquiry-based learning within science units, including student-led research projects• Facilitate weekly problem-solving based learning in mathematics instruction, including whole and small group• Differentiate mathematics instruction through workshop format, allowing for leveled flexible grouping, including intervention and high-level enrichment to meet the needs of all students• Update classroom website on Google sites toward maintaining consistent communication with parents• Create and develop interdisciplinary units of study on Holidays Around the World, Native Americans, States of Matter, and the 2014 Sochi Olympics Show less

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

• Teach creative problem-solving after school to a team of seven 3rd grade students through hands-on problems• Encourage spontaneity, divergent thinking, and teamwork as students create an original skit • Mentor and oversee the process of engineering special effects for the state-wide Odyssey competition

Conference Presenter

• Dec 2013 - Dec 2013

• Selected to present at state-wide mathematics conference on Common Core instruction • Presented on integrating the CCSS into instruction through problem solving within a workshop format • Selected to present at state-wide mathematics conference on Common Core instruction • Presented on integrating the CCSS into instruction through problem solving within a workshop format

Mentor Connection Counselor

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

• Oversee group of rising high school juniors and seniors as they complete research with university professors • Facilitate social growth through daily activities following research and site or laboratory work • Oversee group of rising high school juniors and seniors as they complete research with university professors • Facilitate social growth through daily activities following research and site or laboratory work

Associate Site Manager

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

• Participated in trainings and conference calls on state, national, and Jumpstart education standards and goals • Communicated and corresponded with six local preschools regarding their site and curriculum development • Trained and coached members on literacy development, classroom management, and active civic engagement • Evaluated progress of Jumpstart teams at all preschools by observing and tracking implementation of the program • Participated in trainings and conference calls on state, national, and Jumpstart education standards and goals • Communicated and corresponded with six local preschools regarding their site and curriculum development • Trained and coached members on literacy development, classroom management, and active civic engagement • Evaluated progress of Jumpstart teams at all preschools by observing and tracking implementation of the program

Student Administrative Assistant

• May 2011 - Jun 2012

• Organized paperwork to help over 3,000 incoming freshman and transfer students attend orientation sessions • Analyzed data on various groups of students determine the effectiveness of the program • Filmed and edited a movie commemorating the orientation program for all student leaders and staff • Organized paperwork to help over 3,000 incoming freshman and transfer students attend orientation sessions • Analyzed data on various groups of students determine the effectiveness of the program • Filmed and edited a movie commemorating the orientation program for all student leaders and staff

Neag School of Education Master's Year Intern

• Aug 2011 - May 2012

• Advise college-bound juniors and seniors on their college admission essays • Counsel students on their college transition skills, including: time management, study habits, and self-advocacy • Research effectiveness of college-skill lessons taught in high school toward completion of an inquiry project • Advise college-bound juniors and seniors on their college admission essays • Counsel students on their college transition skills, including: time management, study habits, and self-advocacy • Research effectiveness of college-skill lessons taught in high school toward completion of an inquiry project

2nd Grade Student Teacher

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

• Planned, taught, and assessed all academic subjects for class of 19 students • Re-designed Weather Unit for the 2nd Grade team of teachers by creating numerous new lessons and activities • Differentiated instruction to address the needs of all students in the class • Created and implemented CMT prompt-writing improvement research project • Participated in parent-teacher conferences, data team meetings, faculty meetings, and professional development • Planned, taught, and assessed all academic subjects for class of 19 students • Re-designed Weather Unit for the 2nd Grade team of teachers by creating numerous new lessons and activities • Differentiated instruction to address the needs of all students in the class • Created and implemented CMT prompt-writing improvement research project • Participated in parent-teacher conferences, data team meetings, faculty meetings, and professional development

Youth Development & Education for Children Coordinator

• May 2010 - May 2011

• Guided and advised college students in reflecting on service projects in low-income communities • Trained college students in educational issues and working with students with disabilities • Guided and advised college students in reflecting on service projects in low-income communities • Trained college students in educational issues and working with students with disabilities

Residential Camp Counselor

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

• Taught canoeing, kayaking, softball, horseback riding, and chorus to girls age 6-14 • Served as head counselor in age 5-8 cabin and provided campers with team-building and other activities • Taught canoeing, kayaking, softball, horseback riding, and chorus to girls age 6-14 • Served as head counselor in age 5-8 cabin and provided campers with team-building and other activities

2nd-5th Grade Gifted Education Teacher

• Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

• Taught inquiry-based science through hands-on technology using Lego Mindstorms and NXT robots • Learned strategies and best practices for working with advanced and high-achieving students • Assisted K-8 classroom teachers in learning how to incorporate technology within their instruction • Taught inquiry-based science through hands-on technology using Lego Mindstorms and NXT robots • Learned strategies and best practices for working with advanced and high-achieving students • Assisted K-8 classroom teachers in learning how to incorporate technology within their instruction