Christine Ita
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Consultant; conducted psycho-educational evaluations for three area schools for the deaf; conducted psychological evaluations for adult clients seeking additional program services. Report writing focuses on clients' needs, with recommendations for additional services as adults. Recommendations provided for attaining services or seeking additional services. Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Recommendations include identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help clients and agencies reach goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant, School Psychological Services
Self
09.2012 - 06.2024
- Conduct approximately 25 to 40 psycho-educational evaluations per school year for schools for deaf in New York area. Meet with students, teachers, counselors, parents to provide recommendations for continuing school program.
- Conduct psychological evaluations for Lexington Center for deaf adults who were applying to OPWDD..
- Conduct psychological evaluations for private clients referred through Lexington Center.
- Produce reports offering analysis and recommendation for program planning for all clients.
School Psychologist
Lexington School For The Deaf
09.2001 - 06.2012
- Improved student program through conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Observed students in classroom environments.
- Completed required reports for compliance and program planning.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate cognitive, educational, and social behavioral needs of students.
- Selected, administered and scored standard psychological tests.
Education
Doctor of Psychology - School Psychological Services
New York University
New York, NY05.2003
Master of Arts - Deaf Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York05.1970
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH06.1968
Skills
- Client Relationships
- Attention to Detail
- Analysis & Evaluation
- Assessments
- Best Practices Implementation
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Consultant, School Psychological Services
Self
09.2012 - 06.2024
School Psychologist
Lexington School For The Deaf
09.2001 - 06.2012
Doctor of Psychology - School Psychological Services
New York University
Master of Arts - Deaf Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Kent State University
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