Destini Brown
Concord,NC
Summary
Experienced and licensed school psychologist focused on supporting students' psychological and mental health needs. Conducts assessments, implements evidence-based interventions, and creates individualized plans to promote emotional well-being, academic success, and positive behavioral outcomes. Specializes in crisis intervention, counseling, and resilience promotion to establish safe and supportive environments. Collaborates with educators, parents, and community resources to address a wide range of psychological and mental health issues. Committed to enhancing overall well-being and fostering a healthy, thriving, and inclusive school culture through the cultivation of strong relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed School Psychologist
Cabarrus County Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments for at least 34 referrals for students per year with diverse needs, including those with Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, multilingual learners, and other exceptionalities, utilizing a variety of assessment tools to inform individualized support plans.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment
- Offered counseling services to students, incorporating CBT principles to address mental health concerns and foster academic success
- Facilitated with the implementation of interventions based on multi-source data analysis, creating ROI graphs and monitoring student progress with the MTSS team
School Psychologist Intern
Cabarrus County Schools
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented IEPs to support students with diverse needs through psychoeducational assessments serving multiple schools with a ratio of 1:1000 students in Kindergarten through 12th grade
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings with teachers, administrators and other professionals to coordinate services across multiple agencies
- Facilitated and mentored small groups to cultivate positive relationships and social skills, aligning with the Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) framework
- Coordinated with community partners to facilitate student-led organizations and community programs, enhancing engagement opportunities for students and families.
Practicum Graduate Student
Haywood County Schools
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments and documented findings with accuracy and efficiency to support student learning plans using assessment tools such as WISC-V, WIAT-IV, CTONI, KTEA-3, KABC-II, DAS-II, and more.
- Provided counseling services under the supervision of licensed psychologists, contributing to the emotional and behavioral development of students.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing interventions through ongoing progress monitoring and data analysis, refining approaches based on outcomes.
- Assisted with functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
Graduate Teacher Assistant
Western Carolina University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Trained 20 first-year School Psychology and Clinical graduate students on protocols, assessment tools and report feedback in an ‘Assessment 1 Lab' course
- Reviewed video administrations, online scoring, and protocols for cognitive and educational assessments for graduate students
Practicum Graduate Student
McKee Psychological & Assessment Clinic
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided evaluation results to parents, outlining students' areas of need and offering recommendations for support and intervention.
- Collected and maintained documentation in compliance with confidentiality standards, ensuring the protection of student information and privacy rights.
- Assisted in conducting psychological assessments for 4 homeschool students and 1 charter school utilizing appropriate assessment tools tailored to address each student's specific areas of need.
- Performed intake by conducting various interviews with parents, students and staff to establish key information as well as assessing student's present level of performance.
School Counseling Internship
Anderson Pickens Oconee Mental Health Center
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted the Mental Health Counselor Supervisor with developing CBT techniques for 5 high school students through activities that encouraged them to connect their thoughts with their behaviors and emotions
- Established effective rapport with three students through individual and group counseling in order to assist in developing goals to maximize student personal growth
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05-2021
Skills
- Student-Centered Approach
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluations
- Comprehensive Assessment Tools Proficiency
- Mental Health Counseling
- Multicultural Competence and Diversity Awareness
- Crisis Response and Intervention
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Team Leadership and Advocacy
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Autism Support Expertise
- Effective Interpersonal Communication
Specialized Training
- ADOS Trained
- TPBA
- PREPaRE
- CPI Verbal Intervention
Timeline
Licensed School Psychologist
Cabarrus County Schools
07.2024 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Cabarrus County Schools
07.2023 - 07.2024
Practicum Graduate Student
Haywood County Schools
01.2023 - 05.2023
Graduate Teacher Assistant
Western Carolina University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Practicum Graduate Student
McKee Psychological & Assessment Clinic
08.2022 - 12.2022
School Counseling Internship
Anderson Pickens Oconee Mental Health Center
06.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina A&T State University
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