Service Coordinator

Alexandra Buznik

*** ******* ******, ***# *** Brooklyn, NY 11224

Phone 347-***-****

Email: ***************@*****.***

EDUCATION___________________________________________________________

Long Island University Brooklyn, NY

2011 M.S. Ed School Psychology

New York State Provisional Certification

Specialized in Early Childhood Assessment

Baruch College New York, NY

2003 B.A. Psychology

CERTIFICATIONS______________________________________________________

July ’11 - Aug. ’11 Oxford TEFL Barcelona, Spain

TESOL Trinity College Certificate Course

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________

Oxford House

08/11-10/11 Barcelona, Spain

TESOL Trinity College Teacher

Taught students from Elementary to Advanced level

Planned lessons for groups of 5-22 students

Utilized book based curriculum with the incorporation of original supplemental material, administered and marked exams and compositions Catered towards students' specific needs including grammar clarification, conversation, pronunciation, fluency, reading, writing, listening

Oceanside School District, Kindergarten, Elementary School, and High School Levels

9/10-6/11 Oceanside, NY

School Psychology Intern

Provided individual and group counseling, including anger management groups, social skills groups, families in transition, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for students

Selected, administered, scored and interpreted cognitive, achievement, behavioral, and personality assessment measures

Presented case findings at child study team and Committees on Special Education (CSE) meetings

Gained proficiency in various computer programs for case management, test scoring, and Individual Educational Plan (IEP) writing, including IEP Direct and Infinite Campus

Developed a range of intervention techniques and clinical skills to assist students in achieving optimal mental health and school success

Provided consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance learning and to improve classroom management strategies

Applied ethics and standards of professional practice while providing school psychological services and observed relevant laws and policies that govern practice

Administered kindergarten screening assessments

Conducted functional behavioral assessments and created behavioral intervention plans

Provided consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance learning and to improve classroom management strategies

Applied ethics and standards of professional practice while providing school psychological services and observed relevant laws and policies that govern practice

Utilized research to guide and enhance practice

Worked effectively with interdisciplinary teams in the school system

Assisted in the development of 504 accommodations plans

Public Health Solutions/Early Intervention Service Coordination

9/06-10/09 Brooklyn, NY

Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Introduced families to the Early Intervention Program and helped them understand the process to obtain services for their children

Provided case management and counseling to families with infants and toddlers with development delays

Secured a multidisciplinary evaluation to determine the child’s eligibility, participating in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Individualized Family Service Plan

Assisted the families in securing a transition plan out of the program

Volunteers of America-Greater New York, New Hope Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter

10/04-02/06 Brooklyn, NY

Case Manager

Managed client intake and assessment process to orient the client to the program and produced a comprehensive assessment of client service needs

Developed and updated individual service plans

Referred and assisted clients in obtaining needed services and benefits to achieve their individual service plan goals

Provided supportive counseling to strengthen clients ability to make appropriate life decisions

Documented case management activities in accordance with agency and founder guidelines and procedures

Collected service data and participated in evaluation and quality assurance activities

Samaritans Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline

01/04-04/05 New York, NY

Volunteer

Provided support via-telephone for people dealing with various life issues

Trained in suicide/crisis intervention techniques and basic counseling skills; empathetic listening and reflection of feelings skills

F.E.G.S Day Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

05/03-9/03 Brooklyn, NY

Intern

Facilitated community integration of adults with severe developmental disabilities

Planned and organized recreational, volunteering, and educational activities for adults with developmental disabilities

Taught daily living skills groups

Provided individual living and group counseling

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS______________________________________

National Association of School Psychologists

New York Association of School Psychologists

Student Affiliates of School Psychology, Long Island University

Languages Fluent in Russian

*References furnished upon request

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