Brooke Helfenbaum
Oceanside,NY
Summary
Compassionate School Psychologist with background in developing and implementing comprehensive assessment strategies to address student needs and improve school-wide academic performance. Skilled in individual counseling, crisis intervention, and coordinating with educators and parents to support student success. Demonstrated impact through enhanced student well-being and improved educational environments by facilitating evidence-based programs and interventions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychology Intern
Oceanside School District
Oceanside, NY
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducting psychological assessments (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, academic)
- Support teachers and administrators in creating individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Conduct observations and data collection for assessments
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students
- Created and implemented worksheets during counseling sessions
- Develop and implement behavior management strategies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student well-being
- Support teachers in observing and understanding children’s developmental milestones
- Assist in psychological assessments (e.g., developmental screenings, behavioral assessments)
- Provide individual or small group counseling to students with social, emotional, or behavioral needs
- Work with educators to design and implement positive behavior strategies for the classroom
- Aid in developing individualized plans for students with special needs or challenges
- Conduct classroom observations to understand student behavior and emotional needs
- Facilitate small group activities aimed at developing social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution
Specialty Counselor, Discovery
The Sands Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Create fun and engaging activities for children
- Worked with pre-kindergarten to middle school children
Daycare Teacher
Kiddie Academy
Hamilton, NJ
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Plan and carry out a curriculum that focuses on different areas of child development
- Worked with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and on the subject matter
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Alexander Princeton Kindercare
Princeton, NJ
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Plan and carry out a curriculum that focuses on different areas of child development
- Worked with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and on the subject matter
Sales and Licensing Support
Goodie Two Sleeves
Remote
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Enter data into A2000 system
- Keep track of artist and licensing brands
Seasonal Camp Counselor/School Aid
Bright Star Academy and Day Camp
Oceanside, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Supervise and guide children in taking part in residential summer camp activities
- Organizing activities, enduring safety of children, offering emotional support, and implementing camp rules
Education
Ed.S - School Psychology
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Chinese
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ05.2022
Skills
- Child development
- Psychology
- Psychological assessments
- Data analysis
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Behavior management plans
- Educational laws
- Special education programs
- MS Office
- Data management tools
Awards
- Presidential Academic Scholarship
- Deans’ List
- National Collegiate Chinese Honor Society
- Psi Chi Honor Society
Leadership Experience
- Risk Manager, Rider University, Adventure Club, 09/21-01/22, Assess possible risks that could happen during trips, Develop protocols to limit risks and safety issues
- Family and Alumni Chair, Rider University, Phi Sigma Sigma, 01/21-01/22, Planned a Family Day event for families of sisters to get to know each other, Planned an Alumni Day, where alumni of the chapter come back and interact with current members, and can help with future positions
- President and Treasurer, Rider University, Chinese Club, 09/19-05/20, Oversaw all positions, and planned and held all events, Immersed members in Chinese culture and language
Affiliations
Risk Manager– Rider University, Adventure Club, September 2021- January 2022
- Assess possible risks that could happen during trips
- Develop protocols to limit risks and safety issues
Family and Alumni Chair- Rider University, Phi Sigma Sigma, January 2021-January 2022
- Planned a Family Day event for families of sisters to get to know each other
- Planned an Alumni Day, where alumni of the chapter come back and interact with current members, and can help with future positions
President and Treasurer- Rider University, Chinese Club, September 2019-May 2020
- Oversaw all positions, and planned and held all events
- Immersed members in Chinese culture and language
Accomplishments
- Presidential Academic Scholarship
- Deans’ List
- National Collegiate Chinese Honor Society
- Psi Chi Honor Society
Certification
- Passed the School Psychology Praxis 5403
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association
Timeline
School Psychology Intern
Oceanside School District
09.2024 - 06.2025
Specialty Counselor, Discovery
The Sands Atlantic Beach
06.2024 - 08.2024
Daycare Teacher
Kiddie Academy
11.2023 - 04.2024
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Alexander Princeton Kindercare
01.2023 - 11.2023
Sales and Licensing Support
Goodie Two Sleeves
07.2022 - 01.2023
Seasonal Camp Counselor/School Aid
Bright Star Academy and Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
Ed.S - School Psychology
Rider University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Chinese
Rider University
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