Ana E. Canto
Brooklyn, New York
Summary
Seeking full-time employment opportunity as a School Psychologist working with children, youth, or special needs population.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intern School Psychologist
John w. Lavelle Prep Charter School, Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Developing skills as a future School Psychologist by supporting children in both general and special education
- Working with the School Psychologist to conduct classroom observations, progress monitoring of FBA-BIPS, facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, and facilitate restorative justice circles
- Worked to implement behavioral intervention, providing psychological education to parents, and sharing clinical impressions
- Conducting consultations with teachers.
Edith and Marks JCH
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Worked with children ages 6 – 12 in the after-school program
- Work included assisting children with the completion of their homework and participation in various recreational activities.
Summer Program
Our Lady of Guadalupe
07.2013 - 08.2013
Group Leader’s Aide
Bridge To Youth Inc
10.2009 - 05.2010
- To assist with overseeing, interacting, and completing arts and crafts with children ages 5 – 8
- Worked with children with autism and other special needs in a social environment
- Assisted with arts and crafts as well as played sports.
Education
Advanced Certificate Post Master’s - School Psychologist
Brooklyn College
08.2023 - 06.2024
Master of Science - School Psychologist
08.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fort Hamilton Highschool
08.2016 - 09.2020
HIPPA Training 3/14/19 NYS Department of Education Violence Prevention Seminar 8/ - undefined
Regents Diploma - undefined
09.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Counseling Skills & AbilitiesExperienced working with both typical and special needs childrenCreative and intuitiveUnderstands and speaks conversational SpanishSkills & AbilitiesCreated multiple 8- 10-week counseling curriculum for both groups and individual sessions based on the school’s curriculum of student-centered goalsUtilized CBT, DBT, ACT, Polyvagal and Somatic therapeutic techniques during counseling sessionsFacilitated multiple peer mediations and restorative justice circles to promote a positive and safe school environmentCreated parent hand outs and attended parent meetings to provide psychoeducation and progress updates on counseling studentsCan create concise SMART goals for counseling and FBA-BIPsAble to collaborate with faculty on data tracking, working on classroom management, and support staff by providing counseling for studentsJames A Dever (Upper Elementary)Intern School Psychologist 8/2023 - PresentDeveloping skills as a future School Psychologist by supporting children with special needs Working with the School Psychologist to conduct classroom observations and conduct individual and group counseling sessions Assisted ABA classes with DTT, and provided support as needed Conducted cognitive assessments and assisted faculty in creating psychoeducational reports Additionally worked the faculty to attend CSE, CSEP meetings, and creating goals for counseling and IEPsCan create concise SMART goals for counseling and IEPSAble to collaborate with faculty on data tracking, working on classroom management, and supports staff by providing counseling for studentsFamiliar with ABA classrooms procedures, assisted during DTT, and consulted with teachers about counseling studentsCan formulate creative and personalized interventions to meet students’ needs and goals of the IEPCan administer both cognitive and academic assessments for a psychoeducational evaluationExcellent rapport skills with faculty, students, and parentsAdapt (William O’connor Pre-School)Intern School Psychologist 9/2022 – 6/2023Developing skills as a future School Psychologist by supporting children with special needs Working with the School Psychologist to conduct classroom observations, create FBA-BIPs, and conduct counseling sessions Worked to implement behavioral intervention, providing psychological education, and sharing clinical impressions Additionally worked with faculty in creating counseling and IEPs goals as well as attended CSE, and CSEP meetingsFormulate counseling plans based on the school’s curriculum and goals of the studentCan create concise SMART goals for counseling, IEPS, and FBA-BIPsNYSTARTTherapeutic Coach 5/05/2020 – 3/3/2022Supporting families with special needs individuals in positive psychology techniques Helped to foster positive communication, implemented therapeutic interventions, and provided psychological education Provided clinical impressions as a part of the clinical teamPossess ability to write concise clinical impressionsAbility to formulate session plans based on a biopsychosocial frameworkExcellent rapport building skills with families and clientsCreative in constructing therapeutic interventions of special needs individualsWide range of experience working with special needs individuals With varying different age groups and a wide spectrum of diagnosesCreated and conducted multiple psychoeducational, psychosocial, and psychosexual training for families in schools and residential settingsCreated and lead multiple psychoeducation trainings for the team, to further psychological knowledgeHeaven’s HandsCommunity Habilitation Professional 12/2017 – PresentWorking with a special needs client to develop social skills both at home and in the community Work on developing financial management skills and increasing their level of independenceEdith and Marks JCHPersonal Assistant to Program Director 10/2016 – 3/2020Assisting in day-to-day operations of the program Helping create schedules, routines, classes, organizing funds, organize events and secure teachers for the program Assisted the Director maintain an organized well supported office environmentAssistant To Weekend Program Director 9/2018– 3/2020Responsible for creating program rosters and scheduling Provide client support; monitor and supervise all activities are running smoothly, troubleshooting scheduling conflicts, and filling in for various staff members as neededSummer Head Counselor6/30/2017 – 8/18/2017Responsible for overseeing a group of ten 8 – 10 years old in the summer camp activities which included games, sports, swimming, arts & crafts, field trips and an overnight trip Other responsibilities included overseeing and assigning tasks to three counselors in trainingAfter School Counselor 9/30/2016 – 6/20/2017Responsible for overseeing a group of five special needs children (ages 8 – 10) in the after-school program Activities included busing, assisting the children with the completion of their homework, and transitioning them to recreational activitiesCounselor’s Assistant 6/30/2016 – 8/20/2016Assist after school counselor in organizing the children, assisting children in the completion of their homework, and completion of duties as assigned by the counselorAdministrative Skills & AbilitiesProficient in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint;Excellent researcherExcellent interpersonal skills and a team playerOrganized, effective time management skills, and meticulous
Additional Information
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Timeline
Intern School Psychologist
John w. Lavelle Prep Charter School, Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Advanced Certificate Post Master’s - School Psychologist
Brooklyn College
08.2023 - 06.2024
Master of Science - School Psychologist
08.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fort Hamilton Highschool
08.2016 - 09.2020
Edith and Marks JCH
03.2016 - 06.2016
Summer Program
Our Lady of Guadalupe
07.2013 - 08.2013
Regents Diploma - undefined
09.2012 - 06.2016
Group Leader’s Aide
Bridge To Youth Inc
10.2009 - 05.2010