Amanda Sturm
Fairlawn,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional, adept in literacy development and special education. Excelled in implementing ABA-based programs and conducting comprehensive psychological assessments. Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving and team collaboration, significantly enhancing educational and emotional support for high-needs children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Bergen County Special Services
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Worked 1:1 with high needs children, ensuring their educational and emotional needs.
- Followed ethical codes that protect confidentiality.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep.
Lead Social Skills Group Facilitator
Alpine Learning Group
09.2021 - Current
- Conduct ABA based social skills lessons for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
- Implement and monitor skill acquisitions and behavior reduction plans.
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Document client notes for insurance.
Psychological Extern
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducting and scoring PCL-R , HCR-20, & SAPROF assessments using a structured professional judgement approach for patients adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity and civilly committed inpatients who demonstrate institutional violence.
- Administer mental status exams.
- Facilitate an evidence-based Social Cognition group of 10 patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
New York University
New York, NY05-2026
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Criminal Justice
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY05-2017
Skills
- Literacy development
- Special education
- Project-based learning
- Continuing education
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Bergen County Special Services
11.2023 - Current
Psychological Extern
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Social Skills Group Facilitator
Alpine Learning Group
09.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
New York University
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Criminal Justice
St. Thomas Aquinas College
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