Eva Wayne
Escondido,CA
Summary
Driven professional adept at assisting students with building coping skills to handle social and academic situations. Possess interpersonal, communication and administrative strengths. Twenty-year background in the field.
Dedicated school psychologist with a passion for supporting student well-being and academic success. Experienced in conducting assessments, providing counseling, and collaborating with educators and families to address diverse student needs.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Putnam Valley Central School District
Putnam Valley, NY
09.2002 - 06.2023
- Provided individual, group and family counseling services to students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Conducted assessments of student mental health needs and provided recommendations for interventions.
- Facilitated school-based meetings to discuss student IEPs and progress toward goals.
- Utilized data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations and review of records to develop comprehensive reports on students' academic performance.
- Provided consultation services to school staff regarding effective strategies for addressing student behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Delivered educational workshops on topics related to child psychology, special education law, working with diverse populations and trauma-informed care.
- Assisted with the development of positive behavior supports systems within schools.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services across multiple agencies serving students with special needs.
- Coordinated referrals for community resources such as mental health providers or tutoring programs when needed.
- Created a safe learning environment by developing policies aimed at preventing bullying or harassment among students.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
- Actively engaged in professional development activities such as attending conferences or taking continuing education courses.
- Watched students interact in academic and social situations.
- Collaborated with social work professionals to assist students in emotional and social growth.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Updated documentation and wrote reports detailing treatment plans and progress.
- Met with parents and teachers to learn more about students under evaluation.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided consultation to parents and teachers on learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Administered and evaluated psychological tests.
District CSE Chairperson
Putnam Valley Central School District
Putnam Valley, New York
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Organized and chaired CSE meetings to ensure all agenda items were discussed in a timely manner.
- Developed agendas for the CSE team members, ensuring that all topics were addressed in an effective and sensitive manner.
- Coordinated with teachers to ensure that CSE decisions were implemented effectively.
- Gathered information from various sources, including staff members, to inform committe decision-making processes.
- Conducted regular reviews of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
Education
Special Education Leadership Concentration - Special Education
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY01-2010
Master of Science - School Psychology
College of New Rochelle, The
New Rochelle, NY05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-1983
Skills
- Individual support
- IEP compliance
- Emotional Support
- Mental health assessments
- Suicide Prevention
- 504 Plans
- Behavior Modification
- Faculty Training
Timeline
District CSE Chairperson
Putnam Valley Central School District
09.2008 - 06.2011
School Psychologist
Putnam Valley Central School District
09.2002 - 06.2023
Special Education Leadership Concentration - Special Education
Bank Street College of Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
College of New Rochelle, The
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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