Paramus, New Jersey, United States
Experienced Psychologist and Psychology Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health field and higher education industry. Skilled in therapeutic strategies, Educational Assessment, and Interventions. Strong education professional with a Doctor of psychology in counseling focused on Counseling Psychology from College of Saint Elizabeth (now known as Saint Elizabeth University).
As a school psychologist my work with students includes: providing counseling, instruction, and mentoring for those struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems; Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning; Promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, self-determination, and optimism; Enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and backgrounds My work with students and families includes: Identifying and addressing learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team) Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health Teach parenting skills and enhance home–school collaboration Make referrals and help coordinate community support services My work with teachers includes: Identify and resolve academic barriers to learning Design and implement student progress monitoring systems Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions Support effective individualized instruction Create positive classroom environments Motivate all students to engage in learning My work with Administrators includes: Collect and analyze data related to school improvement, student outcomes, and accountability requirements Implement school-wide prevention programs that help maintain positive school climates conducive to learning Promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment Respond to crises by providing leadership, direct services, and coordination with needed community services Design, implement, and garner support for comprehensive school mental health programming
Managed the analysis of the East Coast Stores to identify and impact trends. • Provided guidance to 12 district managers to organize product placement for 350 stores. • Controlled zone payroll and sales productivity. • Implemented workshops for stores/ districts impacted by competing stores. • Trained supervisors on interpersonal skills for managing employees and interactions with consumers. • Partnered with human resources to train employees on computer skills necessary for the corporate environment