Amber Shah

Seeking a full-time employment opportunity as a school psychologist working with special-needs students. Gained hands-on experience in providing psychological services to diverse student populations. Strengths include conducting individual and group counseling services, implementing behavior management plans, conducting psycho-educational evaluations, and facilitating parent workshops. Demonstrated success in collaborating with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environments that enhance students' emotional well-being and academic performance.

ADAPT Midwood William O' Connor School

Extern (Sep 2023-May 2024) 

• Worked directly with school psychologist and mental health team to create appropriate counseling plans, functional behavioral plans, and evidence-based interventions for students. Advocated for students' needs, considering diverse cultural backgrounds in intervention selection. Assisted school psychologist in creating parent-training workshops in Urdu/Hindi to support students and families. Provided individual counseling and co-lead group counseling to meet counseling SMART goals. Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services serving students with special needs.

Brooklyn College Community Partnership

Service Learner (2021

• Mentored approximately 30 middle school students enrolled in an after-school program at Achievement First Endeavor Middle School for a total of 67 learning hours, Collaborated with 3 teaching artists in developing creative activities for students to engage in, Hosted educational games with fellow service learners for students to participate in

Graduate Association of School Psychologists, Brooklyn College

Event Coordinator and First Year Liaison (2022-2024)

• Planned educational and networking events for school psychology graduate students while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Collaborated with fellow executive board members and faculty on the planning, development and execution of school events. Served as a liaison between school psychology cohorts to ensure that the organization is a safe space for all students.

Children's First Club, Brooklyn College

President (2022)

• Planned and promoted engaging events and initiatives, resulting in increased student participation and sustained member growth. Managed a team of 5 board members to successfully coordinate regular club meetings and activities. Engaged in community resource outreach to serve underprivileged children.

• School Violence Prevention Workshop, Child Abuse Workshop, Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), Autism Workshop
• Mandated Reporter