Nicola Hoyne
** * ***** **., *****, NY ***** ***********@*******.*** 631
Objective
To obtain a position which allows me to utilize my diagnostic, counselling,
intervention and advocacy skills to enhance the well-being of children and
young people, supporting the achievement of positive long-term outcomes.
Education
University of Limerick, Ireland: Master of Arts in School Psychology (2014)
First Class Honors
University of Cumbria, United Kingdom: Postgraduate Certificate in Primary
Education (2008)
University College Cork, Ireland: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology
(2005) Second Class Honors Grade One
Professional Credentials
Provisional Certificate: School Psychologist, New York State Education
Department (2015)
Registered School Psychologist, Department of Education and Skills, Ireland
(2014)
Qualified Teacher Status [QTS] UK (2009)
Professional Experience
School Psychologist
September 2014 to January 2015: Health Service Executive - Clonmel, Ireland
September 2014 to January 2015: Department of Education and Skills -
Kilkenny, Ireland
September 2014 to January 2015: Private Practice - Klkenny, Ireland
November 2013 to May 2014: National Educational Psychological Service-
Waterford, Ireland
December 2012 to June 2013: Brothers of Charity - Clonmel, Ireland
. Assessing clients' social, emotional, academic and behavioral needs
using norm-referenced tests
. Assessment and diagnosis of ASD using the ADOS-2 and the ADI-R
. Writing reports interpreting results and issuing recommendations
. Utilizing the Response to Intervention tiered model of support to
design and implement interventions
. Leading psychology team meetings and facilitating group consultations
between colleagues and teaching staff
. Presenting in-service training to elementary and secondary school
staff and parents on mental health topics
. Delivering Incredible Years teacher training on behaviour management
Migrant Education Advisor
November 2010 to January 2012: Voluntary Services Overseas - Bangkok,
Thailand
. Planning and implementing projects to promote inclusive education for
migrant children of Myanmar
. Completing project proposals and working with donors to fundraise for
organizational activities
. Developing staff and organizational capacity through teacher training
and staff workshops
. Recruiting and supervising an intern
Elementary Class Teacher
September 2008 to August 2010: Sebright Primary School - London, UK
January 2012 to July 2012: Fujairah Private Academy - Fujairah, United Arab
Emirates
. Teaching all areas of the Early Years and Primary Curricula
. Developing and implementing Individual Education Plans
. Individually tutoring underachieving pupils and others with Special
Educational Needs
Additional Training
Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised [ADI-R] (2014)
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2 [ADOS-2] Training for the
Clinical Setting (2014) Trinity College Dublin
Certificate in Minority Rights, Regional Human Rights Mechanisms, and
Minority Rights Advocacy (2011) Minority Rights Group International
Child Abuse Identification Workshop (2015)
Dignity for All Students Act Workshop (2015)
School Violence Intervention and Prevention Workshop (2015)
University College Foundation Certificate in Professional Skills for
International Development (2011) Harper Adams University College, UK
Professional Affiliations
New York State Education Department
Psychological Society of Ireland
Teaching Council of Ireland
United Nations Girls' Education Initiative