Heidi Powell
Summary
Confident and caring School Psychologist with over twelve years of experience serving students in Pre-K through 5th grade in public schools. Focused on supporting the needs of students, their families and school teams. Friendly and professional with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Psychologist
Wilton Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Completed thorough multi-disciplinary evaluations, including Functional Behavioral Assessments for all areas of eligibility for Pre-K through 2nd-grade students
- Participated as an evaluator in early childhood screenings and Birth to Three transition meetings, in addition to consulting with local preschool centers
- Designed and conducted various trainings for parents, faculty, and staff
- Developed and implemented weekly social skill lessons for preschoolers, a six-week girls friendship group for 2nd grade, and an 8-week mindfulness program for kindergarten students
- Trained in Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)
- Supervised and trained school psychology interns
Elementary School Psychologist
Greenwich Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Member of the Safe School Climate, School Improvement and Crisis Response Team
- Designed and presented parent/professional workshops: Social Thinking, Talking to Your Child about His/Her Disability, Building Resilience and Independence in Children, Teaching Students to Self-Advocate and Understanding the Difference Between Conflict and Bullying
- Collected and managed student behavioral data in RTI Studio and Rethink
- Developed and implemented a Social Thinking curriculum for 2nd graders, a six-week girls friendship group for 3rd grade, test anxiety lessons for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, and Feeling Safe lessons for 1st and 4th grades
- Coordinated services through the PTA for students on free and reduced lunch
- 2016/17 special education department team leader.
Elementary School Psychologist
Hendrick Hudson School District
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Participated on Committee for Special Education, Committee for Preschool Special Education, and Instructional Support Team
- Member of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team, supporting evidence-based school-wide behavior programs
- Parent Liaison for the building Crises Emergency Response Team
- Coordinator of the 4th and 5th grade RTI team and collaborated with teachers and service providers in implementing RTI approaches across all grade levels.
Family Support Coordinator
Howard County Public Schools
05.1993 - 01.2000
- Provided support and resources to CPSE children and their families
- Trained and recruited volunteer parents to provide mentor support
- Developed parent training modules and comprehensive community resource lists
- Coordinated activities and seminars with the Parent Information and Training Center
- Participated in state and local interagency coordination meetings.
Teacher-After School Program and Eligibility Supervisor
Office for Children, Fairfax County
09.1986 - 01.1991
- Trained and supervised employees in determining eligibility for families seeking subsidized childcare
- Developed local inter-agency guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal mandates
- Participated in a variety of inter-agency coordination councils to assure linkage between families and services
- Taught and supervised after-school and summer programs for K to 6th graders
- Taught and presented child developmental workshops to daycare providers, center directors, and parents.
Education
Master of Education (M.S. Ed) - School Psychology
Long Island University
Purchase, NY05.2011
Master of Arts (MA) - Counseling Psychology
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05.1990
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Child Psychology
University of Minnesota Campus
Minneapolis, MN12.1989
Certification
- NY, School Psychologist, 1053140, in process of being renewed
- CT, School Psychologist, C0102023000013
Timeline
Elementary School Psychologist
Wilton Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2023
Elementary School Psychologist
Greenwich Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
Elementary School Psychologist
Hendrick Hudson School District
10.2011 - 08.2012
Family Support Coordinator
Howard County Public Schools
05.1993 - 01.2000
Teacher-After School Program and Eligibility Supervisor
Office for Children, Fairfax County
09.1986 - 01.1991
Master of Education (M.S. Ed) - School Psychology
Long Island University
Master of Arts (MA) - Counseling Psychology
Marymount University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Child Psychology
University of Minnesota Campus
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