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Work History
Education
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Selected Publications
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Selected Publications
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Heather Khot

Princeton,NJ

Summary

Interdisciplinary school psychologist and prevention scientist with extensive experience in school-based settings, and skilled in all facets of student support services including: psycho-educational evaluations linked to curriculum/instruction, behavior, and cognitive aptitude of students; IEP development; consultation with principals, teachers, and staff; primary prevention; design and implementation of interventions; data analysis and user-friendly interpretation of findings; collaborating with and presenting information to key school personnel and families; case management; development of FBAs/BIPs in diverse settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

School Psychologist/Behavior Intervention Specialist

Edison Board Of Education
09.2016 - Current
  • Provided district-wide professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to classroom management, social-emotional learning, crisis intervention, executive functioning and MTSS.
  • Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans for students in general and special education settings.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students' unique learning needs.
  • Enhanced school climate by developing and implementing prevention programs focused on positive behavior support in 6 elementary buildings.
  • Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining safe learning environments.
  • Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
  • Utilized research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies.

School Psychology Intern

North Colonie Central School District
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Administer psycho-educational screening tools and assessments to K-8 students
  • Write comprehensive psycho-educational reports to be used in developing students' individual educational plans (IEPs)
  • Develop and directly implement research-based counseling lesson plans in K-8 settings
  • Consult with teachers and other school personnel to develop behavioral and academic supports for students, including FBAs and BIPs
  • Participate in intervention & referral, child study, and committee on special education team meetings.

Substitute Teacher

Ewing Township Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Implemented prepared class lessons, managed classroom, and reported back to teacher and administration for K through 12th grade classes on as-needed basis.

Substitute Teacher

Lawrence Township Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Implemented prepared class lessons, managed classroom, and reported back to teacher and administration for K through 12th grade classes on as-needed basis.

School of Education Graduate Assistant

School of Education, Rider University
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Worked with faculty, staff, and graduate students to assist in coordination of professional poster session for School of Education during NCATE Accreditation visit (March 2012)
  • Assisted with Task Stream online data management of all programs in the School of Education prior to NCATE Accreditation visit (March 2012)
  • Assisted with coordination of professionals at Career Fairs for the School of Education
  • Created and edited PowerPoint presentations for Dean of the School of Education
  • Entered data and created charts for School Psychology Program Director
  • Responded to faculty, staff and student questions in School of Education Dean's Suite.

Project Director

McCormick Foundation Early Childhood Social-Emotional Learning Project
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Managed five members of data collection and management team
  • Created database on new measures of social-emotional literacy
  • Co-authored peer reviewed research on social-emotional literacy

Research Associate

Assessment of Social-Emotional Skill and School Readiness
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Assisted in project management, data entry, data analysis, and manuscript preparation in a large data collection effort for federal research grant (NICHD)
  • Co-authored peer reviewed research on social-emotional skills and early school readiness.

Education

Post-Doctoral Education Research Training -

Prevention Research Center, The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Ed.S., School Psychology, with Distinction -

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
05.2016

Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies -

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
12.2004

M.A., Developmental Psychology -

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
08.2000

B.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, with Honors & Departmental Distinction -

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
05.1997

Skills

  • Prevention Scientist
  • Child Study Team
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Assessment and Interpretation
  • Direct Intervention
  • Consultation Services
  • Counseling Services
  • Instructional Support
  • Behavioral Modification
  • Individualized Education Programs
  • MTSS

Certification

  • Nationally Certified School Psychologist, #985926
  • State of New Jersey School Psychologist Certificate #1029060
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certified Master Trainer #1241709

Timeline

School Psychologist/Behavior Intervention Specialist

Edison Board Of Education
09.2016 - Current

School Psychology Intern

North Colonie Central School District
01.2015 - 01.2016

Substitute Teacher

Ewing Township Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013

Substitute Teacher

Lawrence Township Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013

School of Education Graduate Assistant

School of Education, Rider University
01.2011 - 01.2013

Project Director

McCormick Foundation Early Childhood Social-Emotional Learning Project
01.2009 - 01.2011

Research Associate

Assessment of Social-Emotional Skill and School Readiness
01.2006 - 01.2009

Post-Doctoral Education Research Training -

Prevention Research Center, The Pennsylvania State University

Ed.S., School Psychology, with Distinction -

Rider University

Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies -

The Pennsylvania State University

M.A., Developmental Psychology -

Cornell University

B.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, with Honors & Departmental Distinction -

Hartwick College

Selected Publications

  • Implementation quality in school-based research: Roles for the prevention researcher, Warren, H.K., Domitrovich, C.E., Greenberg, M.T., Conducting science-based psychology research in schools, Dinella, L. M., American Psychological Association, 129-151, http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/11881-006
  • Factor structure of self-regulation in preschoolers: Testing models of a field-based assessment for predicting early school success, Denham, S.A., Warren-Khot, H.K., Bassett, H.H., Wyatt, T., Perna, A., Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 111, 3, 386-404, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2011.10.002
  • Social-emotional factors and academic outcomes among elementary-aged children, McKown, C., Russo-Ponsaran, N.M., Allen, A., Johnson, J., Warren-Khot, H.K, Infant and Child Development, 25, 2, 119-136, http://dx.doi.org/0.1002/icd.1926



Skills

Microsoft Office, Google Education Level 1 Certification, Frontline, Canva, WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, RIAS, KTEA-3, WIAT-III, WJ-IV, GORT, PPVT, KeyMath, BSRA-III, TOPS, SB5, various direct assessments of EF, ToM, SIP, and SEL including: PSRA, Conner's CPT, NEPSY knock-tap, EF peg task, Directional Stroop, Dodge's SIP task, false belief (ToM) task

Selected Honors Awards

  • Educational Service Professional of the Year Nomination, Menlo Park Elementary
  • Student Leader, National Association of School Psychologists
  • American Education Research Association, Assessment in Schools (Division H) Early Career Award
  • Post-Doctoral Training Award, Institute for Education Sciences
  • National Research Service Award, National Institutes of Mental Health
  • Esther Stocks Fellowship, Cornell University College of Human Ecology

Selected Publications

  • Implementation quality in school-based research: Roles for the prevention researcher, Warren, H.K., Domitrovich, C.E., Greenberg, M.T., Conducting science-based psychology research in schools, Dinella, L. M., American Psychological Association, 129-151, http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/11881-006
  • Factor structure of self-regulation in preschoolers: Testing models of a field-based assessment for predicting early school success, Denham, S.A., Warren-Khot, H.K., Bassett, H.H., Wyatt, T., Perna, A., Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 111, 3, 386-404, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2011.10.002
  • Social-emotional factors and academic outcomes among elementary-aged children, McKown, C., Russo-Ponsaran, N.M., Allen, A., Johnson, J., Warren-Khot, H.K, Infant and Child Development, 25, 2, 119-136, http://dx.doi.org/0.1002/icd.1926



Skills

Microsoft Office, Google Education Level 1 Certification, Frontline, Canva, WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, RIAS, KTEA-3, WIAT-III, WJ-IV, GORT, PPVT, KeyMath, BSRA-III, TOPS, SB5, various direct assessments of EF, ToM, SIP, and SEL including: PSRA, Conner's CPT, NEPSY knock-tap, EF peg task, Directional Stroop, Dodge's SIP task, false belief (ToM) task

Selected Honors Awards

  • Educational Service Professional of the Year Nomination, Menlo Park Elementary
  • Student Leader, National Association of School Psychologists
  • American Education Research Association, Assessment in Schools (Division H) Early Career Award
  • Post-Doctoral Training Award, Institute for Education Sciences
  • National Research Service Award, National Institutes of Mental Health
  • Esther Stocks Fellowship, Cornell University College of Human Ecology

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