Experience

Central Valley School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Psychologist

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  -Administer neuropsychological and social/emotional assessments, analyze data, write evaluations, conduct re-evaluations, review results and recommendations with parents and team members -Consult with parents and teachers on an individual basis and through team meetings, by recommending educational and behavioral interventions, and by reviewing progress monitoring data -Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments by completing observations, gathering and interpreting data, interviewing staff, and developing behavioral hypothesis for the purpose of behavior plan development and implementation -Developed a comprehensive gifted screening process to meet child find requirements and identify appropriate students to undergo a comprehensive gifted evaluation -Consult with counselor, teachers, administrators, and parents on initial and complex 504 Service Agreements -Worked collaboratively with Special Education Supervisor to recreate the 504 Service Agreement Policies and Procedures Manual and provided training to administrators and counselors on new policies and procedures -Contribute to RTII/MTSS team and program by consulting on data collection, analysis, student needs, and interventions/supports -Collaborate with RTII/MTSS team to develop criteria for tiered supports for intervention and enrichment -Collaborate with fellow school psychologists in surrounding districts to discuss complex cases and for professional development opportunities by co-founding and facilitating the a county school psychologist networking group -Supervise special education teachers in the process of writing re-evaluations for currently identified students -Provide staff trainings on mental health and special education policies and procedures -Participated in and provide training, consultation, and coaching during the role out of SWPBIS in the elementary schools and middle school Show less



Mahoning County Educational Service Center

• School Psychologist

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  •Administer neuropsychological and social/emotional assessments, analyze data, write evaluations, conduct re-evaluations, review results and recommendations with parents and team members •Consult with parents and teachers on an individual basis and through the Intervention Assistance Team process, by recommending educational and behavioral interventions, and by reviewing progress monitoring data •Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments by completing observations, gathering and interpreting data, interviewing staff, and developing behavioral hypothesis for the purpose of behavior plan development and implementation •Member of the Gifted Identification and Service Implementation Committee by consulting on gifted education and by developing a gifted identification rubric based on state/federal laws and district need •Complete and annually review 504 Accommodation Plans with 504 Team •Contribute to the Building Leadership Team, District Leadership Team, and Positive Behavior Intervention System Team, as a member of the Teams •Research Evidence Based Interventions and provide recommendations to administration based on district need •Conduct Manifestation Determination meetings and complete appropriate paperwork •Collaborate with fellow school psychologists in district to discuss complex cases and for professional development opportunities •Utilize Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques in order to aid in de-escalation of students experiencing distress Show less



North Allegheny School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Doctoral Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  •Independently administer neuropsychological and social/emotional assessments, analyze data, write evaluation and re-evaluation reports, and review results and recommendations with parents and team members •Consult with parents and teachers through the Student Assistance Programs by recommending educational and behavioral Tier 2 interventions while providing consultative services •Complete Functional Behavior Assessments by conducting observations, gathering and analyzing data, and developing hypothesis •Participate in the Kindergarten transition process by independently conducting re-evaluations of identified Pre-School students via Early Intervention Services •Provide group social skills training within the Emotional Support Classroom as well as individual social skills training to student within the general education population •Participate on the Gifted Identification Committee by playing an active role in researching the identification process, analyzing current district data, and assisting in the development of a new gifted identification process •Work with the English as a Second Language Committee discussing current issues or concerns regarding English Language Learners and Special Education services •Contribute current information to the Concussion Committee/Brain Steps Team regarding appropriate concussion accommodations and appropriate steps within return to school and return to play protocols •Developed a FAQ information guide for parents related to the evaluation process •Conduct 504 Evaluations and develop 504 Accommodations plans •Attended trainings on concussions, neuro-feedback, PVAAS, IEP Write, and progress monitoring Show less



NHS Human Services

• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Expanded Mobile Therapist

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  •Provide individual therapy to school age child with Autism and Anxiety •Develop cognitive behavioral and positive thinking activities for sessions •Complete progress monitoring notes, gather data during sessions, and write monthly reviews on clients progress •Develop treatment plan for client based on psychological evaluation report •Provide consultative services to parents •Supervise Bachelors level clinicians on a weekly basis •Attend trainings on Functional Behavior Assessments, Autism, Integrity and Ethics, and De-Escalation Techniques Show less



Duquesne University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Supervised Resident Assistants, desk aides, and student workers • Determined judicial action for minor infractions • Planned building and campus wide programming for resident students • Conducted 1:1 meetings with Resident Assistants • Responded to student and facilities related crisis while on duty • Developed, planned, and implemented Resident Assistant Trainings • Aided in building facilities and operational management • Completed administrative work for summer and winter move-in Show less