School High

Work Experience

Regional Enrichment and Learning Center (REAL) Sept., 2012-June,2014

School Psychologist Laurel Springs, NJ

• Plan and facilitate counseling groups for students with issues that focus on self-regulation,

self-esteem, anxiety, depression, anger management, and school-avoidance and social skills.

• Plan and facilitate individual counseling sessions with middle school and high school

students.

• Consult with various districts’ child study teams to create student goals and assist with

transition accommodations as needed.

Delta-T Group Oct., 2012-June,2014

School Psychologist Philadelphia, PA

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including curriculum based assessments, and cognitive,

academic, social-emotional, behavioral and neuropsychological standardized testing, for students

ranging from kindergarten to the high school level.

• Develop and conduct academic, behavioral, and class-wide consultation-based interventions

involving curriculum-based and Functional Behavioral Assessments.

• Active member and consultant for collaborative Child Study Team(s) to meet the needs of

struggling students in academic and behavioral areas.

Internship, Pennsauken School District Jan. 2012 – Sept. 2012

Azucena Calderon, Ed.S, NJCSP, Supervising Psychologist Pennsauken, NJ

• Conducted comprehensive evaluations, including ecological and cognitive,

neuropsychological, social-emotional, and behavioral standardized testing, for students ranging

from preschool to the middle school level

• Observed and participated in special education eligibility meetings

• Provided oral feedback and written reports explaining evaluation results and

recommendations

• Planned and facilitated a counseling group with (4) Pre-K students that focused on issues

related to friendship skills and self-regulation skills development.

Internship, Elwyn Non-Public School Program Jan. 2012-June 2012

Dale F. Cleary, Ph.D., Supervising School Psychologist Philadelphia, PA

• Conducted comprehensive evaluations, including ecological, curriculum based measurement,

and dynamic assessment.

• Consulted and collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents

• In-service presentations on bridging the home-school gap and behavioral interventions.

• Promoted wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills, problem

solving, anger management, self-regulation, self-determination and optimism.

• Developed a reading fluency intervention plan and protocol

Practicum, Delaware County Intermediate Unit Aug., 2011- Dec., 2011

James M. Wolf, Psy.D. Supervising School Psychologist Glen Mills, PA

• Tasks included: psychological evaluations, consultation with teachers and interdisciplinary team

participation

• Experiences included: observations, test administration, and developing evaluation reports to

meet district deadlines.

Devereux Behavioral Health Services June, 2011 – March, 2013

Mobile Therapist / MT Strafford, PA

• Provided face-to-face, child-centered, family-focused, individualized psychotherapy

within the client’s home, school or community setting.

• Served as a member of a community based mental health team which provides behavioral

and emotional support for client.

• Assisted in helping clients and their families cope with issues such as loss, social

interaction, developmental delays, anger management, or parenting and behavioral

modification.

A+ Test Prep and Tutoring Sept., 2010 – Sept., 2011

Academic Tutor Philadelphia, PA

• Provided tutoring services for elementary and middle school students in math, reading and

language arts. Consult and collaborate with parents on student’s progress

• Implemented Math and Reading Skills Builder Programs

• Administered diagnostic assessment tools (Roswell-Chall and Achievement Series)

Jan., 2009 – Aug., 2011

Marple Education Center

Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) Broomall, PA

• Provided academic and behavioral supports for multiple students in Autistic Support program.

• Assisted in developing behavioral and IEP goals.

• Performed duties and responsibilities contingent upon behavioral analyst’s request.

• Assisted lead teacher and staff with carrying out behavioral recommendations for students.

Dec., 2008-Sept., 2010

LearningRx

Cognitive Skills Trainer Haverford, PA

• Trained children to improve processing speed, visual comprehension, perceptual

reasoning and working memory by using a variety of activities and mental tasks.

• Updated parents on success and suggestions for improved academic performance.

• Used evidence-based curriculum intervention strategies designed to improve executive

functioning.

Sept., 2008- Mar., 2009

Cornerstone Christian Academy

Philadelphia, PA

Substitute Teacher

• Per diem substitute for 6th and 8th grade classrooms

• Temporary substitute for ongoing assignment (January) for 4th grade classroom

General HealthCare Resources Feb., 2008–Sept., 2008

Marketing Manager Plymouth Meeting, PA

Mercantile Mortgage Company: March, 2005-Nov.,

2007 Wholesale Account Executive

Montgomeryville, PA

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Capella University September 2012

Specialist Certificate in School Psychology Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capella University September 2008-December 2010

Master of Science in School Psychology Minneapolis, Minnesota

NASP Approved, NCATE Accredited

Magna Cum Laude

West Chester University August 2000- May 2004

Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature West Chester, Pennsylvania

Honors and Memberships

NASP student leader for Capella University 2011-

12

Harold Abel School of Psychology Scholarship

2010

Sigma Tau (English Honors) & Sigma Alpha Epsilon Member

2001

Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) 2012

Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist

New Jersey Certified School Psychologist

North Carolina Certified School Psychologist (In process)

Volunteer Experience

Cornerstone Christian Academy - Philadelphia, Pa

Reading Stars Literacy Program 2008-2010

• Assisted with training program to develop improved literacy for 2 nd and 3rd graders (Reading

Stars – empirically-based CBM reading approach).

• Weekly 1:1 assistance with (4) students. Documented progress and recorded student

achievements.

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