Brittany Perillo
Latham,NY
Summary
Results-driven school psychologist prepared to contribute to promoting educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Reliable and adaptable, with recognized ability to support students and faculty alike. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging consultation skills to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
North Colonie Central School District
08.2016 - Current
- Serve on the Committee of Special Education (CSE).
- Facilitate Student Support Team (SST) meetings.
- Enter and analyze data and progress monitoring information into Panorama, a system that helps educators to act on data to improve student outcomes in social-emotional learning, school climate, family engagement, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
- Conduct group and individual counseling sessions to drive positive outcomes for students with disabilities
- Conduct functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Collaborate with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Enhance student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
- Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Serve as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Implement data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings such as MTSS Leadership Meetings, Mental Health Team Meetings, and Team Meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Utilize research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies.
- Advocate for equitable access to educational opportunities by assessing potential accommodations or modifications required for diverse learners within the general education curriculum.
- Support the transition process for students entering new educational settings, ensuring smooth integration and appropriate accommodations.
- Optimize individualized education plans by incorporating psychological insights, leading to more effective learning strategies.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external agencies to expand resources available for student support.
- Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to identify students' needs and eligibility for special education services.
- Streamline referral processes for special education services, ensuring timely support for students with additional needs.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for students with complex needs.
- Facilitate supportive school culture, advocating for policies that prioritize student mental health and well-being.
- Enhance crisis intervention protocols, leading to more effective management of emergency situations.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Study in School Pyschology - School Psychology
University At Albany
Albany, NY05-2016
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Data Collection
- Individual and Family Support
- Psychoeducational Assessment
- IEP Development
Certification
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) - National Association of School Psychologists.
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS)
- Mandated Reporter Training
Timeline
School Psychologist
North Colonie Central School District
08.2016 - Current
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) - National Association of School Psychologists.
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS)
- Mandated Reporter Training
Certificate of Advanced Study in School Pyschology - School Psychology
University At Albany
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