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Haley Gradante
Fayetteville,GA
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Summary
Goal-oriented School Psychologist bringing six years of education-related experience with an intensive special education social-emotional and behavioral program. Experience with all educational disabilities. Strategic leader, resourceful problem solver and passionate professional. Highly qualified in delivering extensive psycho-educational assessment results; individual and group counseling; report writing; and conducting FBA's to then in turn create BIP to help guide teachers and staff working with students with a variety of learning and behavior challenges. Prideful in advocating for each individual child to best accommodate their social-emotional and educational needs to the teaching professionals and families. Strong work ethic, compassionate, and excellent adaptability and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Southington Public SchoolsSouthington, CT
School Psychologist
08.2017 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Monitored students' academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Utilized data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations and review of records to develop comprehensive reports on students' academic performance.
- Collaborated with social work, special education, teaching professionals, to assist students in emotional and social growth along with academics.
- Developed crisis intervention plans for students in need of urgent mental health support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Delivered educational workshops on topics related to child psychology, special education law, working with diverse populations and trauma-informed care.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Updated documentation and wrote reports detailing treatment plans and progress.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services across multiple agencies serving students with special needs.
- Developed and taught Mindfulness Curriculum to staff, parents, and individual students
Southington Public SchoolsSouthington, CT
Paraprofessional
08.2013 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
Education
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Master of Science from School Psychology
05.2017
University Overview
- 3.9 GPA
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science from Communication Disorders
05.2012
Skills
- Proficient With Microsoft Office and Google Platforms
- Data Collection
- Conducting FBA and Creating BIP
- IEP Compliance
- Extensive Psycho-Educational Assessments
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Group and Invidudal Counseling
- Youth and adolescent development
- Resource advocacy
- Individual and family support
- Mediation and crisis intervention
Availability
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Timeline
School Psychologist
Southington Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional
Southington Public Schools
08.2013 - 02.2015
Southern Connecticut State University
Master of Science from School Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science from Communication Disorders
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