Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
References
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GINA Canale

GINA Canale

Greensburg,PA

Summary

Dynamic School Psychologist with extensive experience at Westmoreland IU7, excelling in psychological evaluations and report writing. Proven ability to develop Individual Education Plans and collaborate effectively with educators and families. Skilled in behavioral assessment and team management, fostering positive outcomes for students and their families.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

School Psychologist

Westmoreland IU7
Greensburg, PA
08.1993 - Current
  • Performed psychological evaluations K-12.
  • Interpreted tests and wrote reports.
  • Involved in Instructional Support Team (IST)
  • Consulted with parents and teachers.
  • Performed Curriculum Based Assessment (CBA)
  • Established Individual Education Plans and Multidisciplinary Evaluation Reports.
  • Assisted in pre-school evaluations and re-evaluations.

School Psychologist Intern

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7
Greensburg, PA
11.1991 - 06.1992
  • Full-time; 1,500 hours.

Volunteer

Women's Services
Greensburg, PA
01.1991 - 06.1991
  • Served battered women and their children with shelter and counseling.

Counselor

Adelphoi Village
Latrobe, PA
05.1988 - 11.1988
  • Company Overview: Group home for teenage male juvenile delinquents and sex offenders.
  • Held weekly counseling sessions with child and parents.
  • Met every week with child's teacher, school psychologist, and guidance counselor.
  • Maintained contact with authorities and provided them with feedback concerning child's progression.
  • Wrote behavioral management contracts.
  • Facilitated group meetings.
  • Group home for teenage male juvenile delinquents and sex offenders.

Youth Advocate

Westmoreland County Youth Advocate Program
Greensburg, PA
05.1982 - 05.1984
  • Worked with troubled youth (ages 7-14) and their families.
  • Taught life skills to parents and children (family planning, appropriate social skills, drug and alcohol counseling, study skills).
  • Constructed small group and family activities designed to ease pressures in the home.
  • Counseled parents concerning emotional, social, and educational needs of children.
  • Helped parents find jobs, shelter, legal counsel, and emotional counseling.

Education

Education Specialist #1 Certificate - School Psychology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
06.2025

M.Ed. -

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
08.1990

B.A. - Psychology, Criminal Justice Administration

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA
05.1988

Skills

  • Psychological evaluation
  • Report writing
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Individual education plans
  • Counselor collaboration
  • Team management

Affiliations

  • Association of School Psychology in Pennsylvania
  • National Association of School Psychologists

References

  • Blain Kucinski, Director of Special Education, Armstrong School District, 410 Main Street, Ford City, PA, 16226, (412) 763-7151
  • Paula Kijowski, Assistant Director of Special Education, Armstrong School District, 410 Main Street, Ford City, PA, 16226, (412) 763-7151
  • Elizabeth Crytzer, Instructional Advisor, Armstrong School District, 410 Main Street, Ford City, PA, 16226, (412) 763-7151
  • Richard Grabiec, Principal, Sugar Creek Elementary School, R.D.#1, Cownsville, PA, 16218
  • Donna K. Smith, Ph.D., Supervisor of Psychological Services, ARIN Intermediate Unit 28, P.O. Box 175, Route 422 East, Shelocta, PA, 15774-0175
  • Gabriel Zeffiro, School Psychologist, Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7, RR 12, Box 205, Donahue Road, Greensburg, PA, 15601
  • Mary Griffin, Ph.D., School Psychologist, Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7, RR 12, Box 205, Donahue Road, Greensburg, PA, 15601
  • Karen Tornowske, School Psychologist, Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7, RR 12, Box 205, Donahue Road, Greensburg, PA, 15601

Mailing Address

3045 Ravenwood Drive

Greensburg, Pa. 15601

Timeline

School Psychologist

Westmoreland IU7
08.1993 - Current

School Psychologist Intern

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7
11.1991 - 06.1992

Volunteer

Women's Services
01.1991 - 06.1991

Counselor

Adelphoi Village
05.1988 - 11.1988

Youth Advocate

Westmoreland County Youth Advocate Program
05.1982 - 05.1984

Education Specialist #1 Certificate - School Psychology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.Ed. -

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

B.A. - Psychology, Criminal Justice Administration

Saint Vincent College