Elizabeth Gatto
Rockaway Park,NY
Summary
Dedicated School Counseling professional driven to aid youth in overcoming academic, social and mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and successes. Bringing 21 rewarding years' success in D75 educational settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School-psychologist
NYC Department Of Education
09.2001 - Current
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Touro College
New York, NY06.2008
Master of Science - School Psychology
St Johns University
Queens, NY06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St Johns University
Queens06.1998
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Resource Advocacy
- Behavior Modification
- School Counseling
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Positive Interactions
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Mediation
- Crisis Situations
- BIP Understanding
- Individual and Family Support
Accomplishments
- Counseled high school students in college exploration and career planning to successfully matriculate 99% in higher-education enrollment.
Additional Information
Trained in LSCI, TCI, Mindful meditation, Sexual harassment, Child abuse prevention, CAP trained, Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Timeline
School-psychologist
NYC Department Of Education
09.2001 - Current
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Touro College
Master of Science - School Psychology
St Johns University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St Johns University
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