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Angela Karras

Woodland Park,NJ

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Wayne Board of Education, enhancing student well-being through innovative mental health initiatives and effective crisis intervention. Skilled in project management and partnership development, I foster collaboration and drive strategic visioning, ensuring a supportive environment that promotes academic success and emotional resilience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

President/Owner

The-Road-Ahead.net
11.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

School Psychologist

Wayne Board of Education
12.2014 - 12.2024
  • Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
  • Provided professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
  • Promoted inclusivity within schools by collaborating with administrators to develop policies that foster diversity and cultural competence among staff members.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
  • Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
  • Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
  • Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
  • Observed students in classroom and play environments.
  • Utilized research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Advocated for equitable access to educational opportunities by assessing potential accommodations or modifications required for diverse learners within the general education curriculum.
  • Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
  • Increased parent involvement by hosting workshops and informational events focused on supporting children''s academic success and emotional wellbeing.
  • Supported the transition process for students entering new educational settings, ensuring smooth integration and appropriate accommodations.
  • Implemented prevention-oriented support groups for [Type] students.
  • Developed social skills training programs to increase positive peer interactions and decrease instances of conflict among students.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
  • Enhanced team effectiveness by providing professional development training on mental health awareness and intervention strategies.
  • Enhanced school climate by developing and implementing prevention programs focused on positive behavior support.
  • Reduced incidents of bullying through implementation of school-wide positive behavior support systems.
  • Increased parent engagement in student educational paths by leading informative workshops on child development and learning strategies.
  • Initiated peer support program, strengthening student social networks and emotional resilience.
  • Increased awareness of mental health issues among students through creation and delivery of engaging seminars and workshops.
  • Contributed to significant improvements in overall student academic performance by identifying and addressing learning barriers.
  • Led development of mindfulness program, contributing to improved concentration and stress reduction among students.
  • Fostered positive behavioral changes in students, implementing behavior modification techniques and social skills training.
  • Streamlined referral processes for special education services, ensuring timely support for students with additional needs.
  • Enhanced crisis intervention protocols, leading to more effective management of emergency situations.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
  • Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
  • Improved student attendance rates, working with families to address and mitigate underlying issues.
  • Facilitated supportive school culture, advocating for policies that prioritize student mental health and well-being.

Education

Certified Coach in The Success Principles

Coaching Program

No Degree - Psychoanalysis

The New Jersey Psychoanalytic Institute
06-1988

Master of Arts - School Psychology

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
05-1979

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05-1977

Skills

  • Integrity and ethics
  • Staff training
  • Project management
  • Business development
  • Strategic visioning
  • Partnership development
  • Decision-making
  • Public speaking
  • Legislative review
  • Approachable leader
  • Effective communicator and public speaker

Accomplishments

Creator of a 14 week Curriculum for teaching Jack Canfield's "The Success Principles" to recovering addicts


Member of The National Association of School Psychologists


Member of the American Psychological Association


Member of the National Education Association

Timeline

President/Owner

The-Road-Ahead.net
11.2024 - Current

School Psychologist

Wayne Board of Education
12.2014 - 12.2024

Certified Coach in The Success Principles

Coaching Program

No Degree - Psychoanalysis

The New Jersey Psychoanalytic Institute

Master of Arts - School Psychology

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers University

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