Amy Haugh Dodds
622 Foxfields Road, Bryn Mawr,PA
Summary
Determined and passionate in collaborating with parents/guardians, colleagues, and administrators to address all students' educational strengths and needs with respect and integrity
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Lower Merion School District
08.2007 - Current
- Collaborate with school Achievement Team members to monitor student achievement and behavior, and develop, implement, and evaluate academic, social, emotional, and behavioral interventions
- Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and consolidate team findings in Evaluation Reports and Gifted Written Report for students Kindergarten - 12th Grade and students transitioning form Early Intervention
- Participate in evaluation feedback and Individualized Education Program meetings with staff and parents
- Provide psychoeducational consultation to staff, administrators, and parents
- Complete risk and threat assessments in conjunction with school counselor and administrative team
- Participate on school Safety Team
- Participate on school Cultural Proficiency and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion teams
- Lead/co-lead faculty meeting presentations and Instructional Assistant training sessions on topics such as: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Transgender youth; ADHD; Anxiety; Depression; Behavior Support Plans
School Psychologist
Chester County Intermediate Unit
08.2000 - 07.2007
- Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
- Completed psychoeducational evaluations, Evaluation Reports and Gifted Written Reports
- Participated in multidisciplinary core team meetings and in creating Individualized Education Programs for students Kindergarten - Grade 8
- Consulted with staff, administration and parents
- Led functional behavior assessments and assisted in creating Behavior Support Plans
- Led student social skills and anger management groups
District School Psychologist
Penn-Delco School District
09.1997 - 08.2000
- Coordinated district psychological services
- Completed psychoeducational evaluations and Evaluation Reports, chaired Multidisciplinary Team meetings, and participated in creating Individualized Education Programs for students K through Grade 12
- Co-authored two Safe Schools Grants (totaling $60,000) to provide peer mediation, safety response team training, and conflict resolution training to students and staff, K through Grade 12
- Counseled special education students with emotional and behavioral needs
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and assisted in creating Behavior Support Plans
Pre-Doctoral Pediatric Psychology Intern
DuPont Hospital For Children
09.1996 - 08.1997
- Completed neuropsychological, psychological, and developmental assessments with children & adolescents with rotations in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Program and Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood Pediatric Psychology, and Neuropsychology and Clinical Child Psychology
- Consulted with pediatric specialties (e.g., endocrinology, hematology, neurology, gastroenterology, weight management, neo-intensive care, and pediatric intensive care) and area teachers and administrators
- Conducted 8-12 hours child and family therapy per week
- Assisted in Diabetes Clinic research
- Led anger-management treat group for oppositional males
- Co-led diabetes management and support group for adolescent females
- Co-led early intervention treatment groups
Documentation Specialist & Consulting Psychologist
Community Counsel For Mental Health & MR
07.1996 - 08.1996
- Conducted internal audit of clinical records for state and agency compliance
- Provided in-service training and daily consultation to therapeutic and educational staff regarding clinical documentation
- Assisted supervisory staff in updating documentation training curriculum and customizing software for clinical documentation
- Completed psychoeducational assessments in children's partial hospital treatment program
Consulting Psychologist
Wordsworth Academy
02.1996 - 05.1996
- Completed psychoeducational assessments and comprehensive Evaluation Reports with children and adolescents in psychiatric partial hospital treatment program
School Psychology Extern
UNC Hospitals, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
08.1994 - 05.1995
- Completed diagnostic childs and parent interviews and psychoeducational assessments of children ages 5-18 years old
- Provided weekly child and parent therapy
- Completed psychoeducational assessments, constructed behavior intervention plans, and provided teacher consultation in local Head Start program
- Co-led middle school boys counseling group targeting anger control
School Psychology Extern
Guilford Public Schools
09.1993 - 05.1994
- Completed psychoeducational assessments, academic and behavioral interventions, group counseling, and consultation with teachers and parents at elementary and middle schools
- Participated in School-Based Committee meetings
School Psychology Extern
Alamance County Public Schools
09.1992 - 05.1993
- Completed psychoeducational assessments, academic and behavioral interventions, group counseling, and consultation with teachers and parents at elementary, middle, and high schools
- Participated in School-Based Committee meetings
Clinical Supervisor (Summer 1992)
Wediko Children's Services
06.1992 - 08.1992
- Supervised clinical team of six counselors on daily basis, leading supervisory meetings twice weekly, in residential psychoeducational setting
- Formulated, implemented, and monitored individual and group treatment plans for males ages 11-14 years
- Led daily group therapy sessions
- Communicated treatment plans and progress to families, schools, and health providers
- Attended weekly clinical supervision seminar
- Presented in-service seminars to staff
Program Coordinator (Summers 1990, 1991, & 1992)
Wediko Children's Services
06.1990 - 08.1992
- Organized and implemented programmatic functions and staff scheduling for 55 children (1990) and 55 adolescents (1991,1992) in residential psychoeducational setting
- Oversaw 35 clinical counselors and served as senior staff member on clinical team
- Co-led daily group therapy sessions
- Presented in-service seminars to staff
Clinical Specialist
Bio-Behavioral Unit, Children's Seashore House
09.1991 - 06.1992
- Created and implemented applied behavior protocol for developmentally impaired individuals 1-21 years old with severe behavior
- Assessed behavior across descriptive analysis, experimental analysis, treatment, and parent training phases
Residential Child Care Worker
Wediko Children's Services
09.1990 - 06.1991
- Counseled males ages 9-17 years in residential psychoeducational program
- Assisted in creating and implementing individual and group treatment plans
- Evaluated children's development
Clinical Counselor (Summers 1998 & 1989)
Wediko Children's Services
06.1988 - 08.1989
- Counseled children ages 9-13 years in residential psychoeducational program
- Assisted in creating and implementing individual and group treatment plans
- Evaluated children's development
Education
Ph.D. - School Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC12.1999
Master of Education - School Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC08.1995
Bachelor of Science - Major: Psychology Minor: Communications
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.1990
Skills
- Multitasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Collaborative team approach to problem solving
- Data driven decision making
- Knowledge of special education policies and procedures
- Understanding of human social, emotional, and behavioral development
- Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and allyship
- Employment of positive behavioral interventions
- Effective communication with families and colleagues
- Suicide and threat assessment
- Psychoeducational evaluation expertise
Affiliations
National Association of School Psychologists
Certification
PA Certified School Psychologist
Timeline
School Psychologist
Lower Merion School District
08.2007 - Current
School Psychologist
Chester County Intermediate Unit
08.2000 - 07.2007
District School Psychologist
Penn-Delco School District
09.1997 - 08.2000
Pre-Doctoral Pediatric Psychology Intern
DuPont Hospital For Children
09.1996 - 08.1997
Documentation Specialist & Consulting Psychologist
Community Counsel For Mental Health & MR
07.1996 - 08.1996
Consulting Psychologist
Wordsworth Academy
02.1996 - 05.1996
School Psychology Extern
UNC Hospitals, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
08.1994 - 05.1995
School Psychology Extern
Guilford Public Schools
09.1993 - 05.1994
School Psychology Extern
Alamance County Public Schools
09.1992 - 05.1993
Clinical Supervisor (Summer 1992)
Wediko Children's Services
06.1992 - 08.1992
Clinical Specialist
Bio-Behavioral Unit, Children's Seashore House
09.1991 - 06.1992
Residential Child Care Worker
Wediko Children's Services
09.1990 - 06.1991
Program Coordinator (Summers 1990, 1991, & 1992)
Wediko Children's Services
06.1990 - 08.1992
Clinical Counselor (Summers 1998 & 1989)
Wediko Children's Services
06.1988 - 08.1989
Ph.D. - School Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Master of Education - School Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Major: Psychology Minor: Communications
Virginia Tech
PA Certified School Psychologist
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