Elisabeth Yack
Summary
Motivated Nationally Certified School Psychologist who is successful at helping students cope with academic and social pressures. Driven to work with students, teachers, and parents to support the whole student. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship building skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Falls Church City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Utilize research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies.
- 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 a data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students' unique learning needs.
- Increase parent involvement by hosting workshops focused on supporting children's emotional wellbeing.
- Facilitate group community building restorative circles, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
- Assist in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Meet with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Utilize formal and established testing protocols to evaluate the educational, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
- Compile and interpret students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to provide information for special education consideration.
School Psychologist
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with social workers and school counselors to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments for the purposes of psychological evaluations.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance/treatment planning.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues utilizing evidence-based curriculum and approaches.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to de-escalate situations.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate the educational, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to provide information for special education consideration.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments and created Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Served on PBIS committee as external coach.
Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
Loudoun County Public Schools
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Created a positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give their best efforts.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, with a focus on mental health awareness and the importance of self-care.
- Implemented training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhance confidence and strengthen court skills.
School Psychologist Intern
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychological tests for students suspected of an educationally based disability.
- Delivered counseling services under close supervision of psychologists.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
- Co-facilitated community building restorative circles with high school students.
- Co-facilitated small group counseling with a focus on emotional regulation, social skills, as well as self-esteem.
- Piloted a school-wide Zones of Regulation roll out for the 2022-2023 academic school year.
Research Technician
Institute Of Autism Research
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Administered PERS/GRIT, WJ-III tests of Achievement, and CAM to students with High Functioning Autism as part of the follow-up to a longitudinal study.
- Scored testing items and entered data from child, parent, and current teacher.
- Followed research protocols when gathering data.
Education
Master of Science - Education, CAS School Psychology
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05.2019
Skills
- Formal Evaluations
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Cultural Competency
- Data Collection, Analysis, and Data-Based Decision Making
- Educational, Social/Emotional, and Behavioral Support
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Mental Health Assessments
- Restorative Practices
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Parent Consultation and Collaboration
Timeline
School Psychologist
Falls Church City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
School Psychologist
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
Loudoun County Public Schools
05.2022 - 11.2022
School Psychologist Intern
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Research Technician
Institute Of Autism Research
10.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Education, CAS School Psychology
Niagara University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At Geneseo
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