LEO MURILLO

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PROFILE

Director of Student Support Services offers expertise in the implementation of supportive interventions and psychological assessments for students in schools, and adults or clients in hospitals and inmates or incarcerated populations. As a credentialed counseling and school psychologist, scope of skill includes the evaluation of psychological, emotional, and learning challenges, and the amelioration of such difficulties through an array of on-site strategies. Trained in Group Therapy and Psychodrama. Administrative and leadership experience includes the supervision and training of service providers. Background includes forensic school and counseling psychology and bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Student Support Services, 2009 – 2014

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION / Children First Network / New York, NY

Oversee the implementation of instructional support services to 1100+ special education students across 32 New York City schools. [This population is comprised of students with learning disabilities, physical impairments, and emotional challenges.]

Attend and contribute to impartial hearings or legally-binding mediation meetings where students’ needs are discussed. Outcomes of these meetings include mandates for specific support services or an acknowledgement that existing services are sufficient to meet state instructional guidelines.

Monitor the implementation of support services at each school, which is thoroughly reviewed and critically evaluated for compliance. Review reports delineating student assessment timelines. Ensure adherence to a 60-day threshold for the completion of comprehensive student evaluations.

Run professional development programs to impart knowledge regarding mandated special education services. Audiences for these events include assistant principals, school psychologists, social workers, special education teachers, and family workers.

Attend and actively participate in Educational Planning Conferences with school administrators, teachers, and parents. These conferences are student-specific to address multi-disciplinary instructional concerns and recommendations.

Supervisor of School Psychologists, 2007 – 2009

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION / Queens, New York Region

Guided the efforts and improved the performance of approximately 50 school psychologists, 25 school social workers, and 25 family workers at 34 schools. [This experience spanned high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools.]

Observed staff and conducted and wrote performance evaluations. Provided professional development and technical assistance to new and experienced staff members. This support included group workshops as well as individualized support to improve performance.

Actively participated in Individual Education Plan (IEP) team meetings to discuss student learning issues. In addition to the presence of a school psychologist, these meetings have included a school administrator, physical, speech, and/or occupational therapists, a social worker, and parents. [When needed, my participation also included English-Spanish translation assistance.]

Evaluated, selected, and authorized the purchase of student testing materials (WISC, WPPSI, BASC 2, and Vineland II and others). Reviewed the quality of written assessment reports undertaken by staff.

Attended union hearings. Deescalated complaints and mitigated employment discord between principals and psychologists/social workers.

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School Psychologist, 1982 – 2007

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION / Queens, New York Region

Served as a resource to school administrators, teachers, and parents providing expertise in child development. Provided support services throughout the borough of Queens (more than 20 schools including special-needs schools for students with significant challenges).

Conducted student evaluations and testing to assess emotional, psychological, and intellectual developmental levels. Provided individual as well as group counseling to this population.

Planned and executed teacher and parent workshops to share and put into practice behavior intervention plans.

With parents and school staff in attendance, led educational planning conferences to discuss student progress and achievement.

Forensic Psychologist, 1996 – 1999, 1984 – 1986

RAHWAY STATE PENITENTIARY, Rahway, NJ

OSSINING STATE PENITENTIARY, Ossining, NY

Conducted assessments and facilitated group therapeutic interventions with incarcerated sexual offenders (Rahway State Penitentiary).

Provided psychological treatment for inmates at a maximum-security prison (Ossining State Penitentiary).

Provided assessment in the identification of clinical disorders

Assisted in the development of treatment plans

Worked in conjunction with a group of professionals, such as medical doctors, caseworkers form the judicial system and other professionals from the client’s community.

Assisted in the development of integration programs back into the communities for inmate’s eventual discharge.

Counseling Psychologist, 1986 – 1990

BALDWIN COUNSELING CENTER, Baldwin, NY

Counseled adults and groups in private sessions. Addressed life issues including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, obsessive-compulsive disorders, dependency, and self-esteem.

Provide counseling to individual regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs

Provide counseling to pregnant women about the effects of drugs and alcohol on the fetus, as requested

Accept referrals from individuals, families and agencies in the community

Provide group counseling as requested

Ensure standards and guidelines are being followed

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all clients, conversation and referrals

Provide community education and support programs, as requested

Provide Treatment referrals, as required

Access Funding for treatment programs

Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment programs

National Council of Alcoholism, 1977-1979

New York, NY.

Counseled adults and groups on Alcoholism

Provided Treatment referrals

Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment programs

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Adjunct Instructor, 1984 – 1986

MERCY COLLEGE, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Develop curriculum, lectured, and facilitated class discussions for the undergraduate courses Introduction to Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. Graded students’ papers and exam and determined final grades in courses.

Adjunct Instructor, 1986-1992

JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMNIAL JUSTICE, New York, NY

Introduction to Psychology and Social Psychology undergraduate courses

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Track and Field and Cross-Country Coach, 1977-1979

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CCNY), New York, NY

Developed and implemented training techniques, which brought the team to a new level of excellence and assisted in achieving a high success rate

Acted as a business manager overseeing the budget and travel arrangements.

Coaching Track and Field/Cross Country

Track and Field and Cross-Country Coach, 1975-1977

JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE/New York, NY

Aside from Coaching duties began to implement sport psychology ideas for the team and other 13 teams at the college. Provide counseling and support to coaches and athletes in the areas of: Mental skills training for performance enhancement; motivation and goal setting; visualization and performance planning; self-regulation skills for controlling anxiety; individualized cognitive-behavioral strategies for improving confidence, concentration, composure, and mental toughness; leadership, group cohesion, and championship team building; communication skills; interpersonal relationships; respecting and appreciating diversity; handling multiple demands and stress effectively; and in general, issues revolving around life skill development and student-athlete welfare.

Consultant/Guess Lecturer, 1982 – 1984

UNIVERSITY OF POTCHEFSTROOM, Johannesburg, South Africa

Introduction to Sport Psychology courses

Coaching Track and Field

Consultant/Guess Lecturer, 1979 – 1982

UNIVERSITY OF PALERMO, Palermo, Italy

Introduction to Sport Psychology courses

Coaching Track and Field

Consultant/Guess Lecturer, 2011

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE YUCATAN, Merida, Mexico

Introduction to Sport Psychology courses

Coaching Track and Field

Consultant/Adjunct Instructor, 2012 – 2014

UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES, Bogota, Colombia

Introduction to Sport Psychology courses

Coaching Track and Field

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Educational Research Experience, 1977-1979 Inter-America Research Corp/Washington D.C. Hospital Research Experience, 1975-1976 Bellevue Hospital/Methadone Unit, New York, N.Y. Practicum Research Experience, 1982-1983 Cumberland Hospital/Pediatric Unit, Brooklyn, N.Y. Military Experience, 1979-1981 R.O.T.C. Rank: Lieutenant. USA Army Officers Candidates School/ Fort Knox, Kentucky

EDUCATION

Ed.D. Doctorate of Education in Administration and Leadership, St John’s University/NY

P.D. Professional Diploma, Counseling Psychology, FORDHAM UNIVERSITY / New York, NY

M.A. Masters of Advanced Studies, Administration in Education, HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY / NY

M.A Masters of Arts, Forensic Psychology, JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE / NY B.A. Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, CITY UNIVERSITY /New York, NY T.E.P. Group Psychodrama, New York Institute for Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group psychotherapy, New York, NY

CERTIFICATIONS

New York State School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS / SDA)

New York State Certified School Psychologist

New York State Certified Bilingual Psychologist

New York City Supervisor of School Psychologists

New York State Department of Education School Principal

Psychological First Aid and Crisis Intervention

USATF Coaching Level I

AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

National Association of Special Education American School Psychology Association American Association of Counseling Psychology American Group Psychotherapy Association New York State School Psychology Association American Federation of School Administrators National Association of School Administrators USATF/United States Track and Field Association USATF/New York/Long Island United Track and Field Association Millrose Track Club Greater Long Island Road Running Club New York Road Runners Club

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PUBLICATIONS

Murillo, L., Chris Verga (2014) Criminal Justice College Students Attitudes Towards Police and differences between Suburban and Urban Settings, Police Quarterly, Vol. 45, 23-34.

AWARDS

Dozens of Cross County and Track & Field Race Awards since 1964

Most recently:

1st place, Long Island Track & Field Association, 3,000 Meter Indoor Championship 2013

1st place, Long Island Cross Country Championship 2013

8th place, United States Cross Country Championships-2014

3rd place Steeplechase, USA Outdoor Masters Track and Field Championships-2015

USA and World Rankings (Since 2007)

LANGUAGES AND EXPERIENCES

Has lived in Africa and Europe

and speaks and writes fluently the Spanish language

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