Beth Claire Canfield
Brick,NJ
Summary
Seasoned School Psychologist with passion to evaluate and determine academic programs, procedures and policy effectiveness. Highly-knowledgeable in all areas of disabilities and working with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Brick Township Public Schools
09.2005 - Current
- Met with students ages 3-21 to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
School Psychologist
Hamilton Township Public Schools
01.2001 - 08.2005
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators, and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Elementary School Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.2000
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Taught core subjects of math, language arts, science, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Professional Diploma - School Psychology
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ12-2000
Master of Arts - Counseling
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05-1999
Alternate Route - Elementary Teacher K-8
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-1996
Skills
- Youth and adolescent development
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- IEP compliance
- Evidence-based practices
- Individualized education programs
- Individual and family support
Certification
- Standard, Elementary Teacher K-8 (Instructional
- School Psychology Certification (Educational Services)
- Pupil Personnel Services/Guidance Certification (Educational Services)
- Standard, Supervisor (Administrative)
Timeline
School Psychologist
Brick Township Public Schools
09.2005 - Current
School Psychologist
Hamilton Township Public Schools
01.2001 - 08.2005
Elementary School Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.2000
Professional Diploma - School Psychology
New Jersey City University
Master of Arts - Counseling
New Jersey City University
Alternate Route - Elementary Teacher K-8
Saint Peter's University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marist College