JENNIFER McCORMACK
Seaford,NY
Summary
An experienced psychologist with a focus on working with students with autism. Develops and implements behavior intervention plans tailored to individual needs. Collaborates effectively with a team to determine appropriate strategies and support for each student. Passionate about helping students access supports and services to help address their needs and provide them with optimal level of success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist of PALS Program (Promoting Academics Through Life Skills)
SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
04.2012 - Current
- Provide behavioral consultations to school staff
- Administer Autism evaluations to help students receive services for OPWDD eligibility.
- Provide parent training to parents of children with Autism
- Train staff and school personnel on Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques
- Develop and evaluate Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Monitor behaviors of students with interfering behaviors.
- Administer psychological evaluations
- Train staff on SEL techniques to implement in class.
- Conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborate with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Conduct group and individual counseling sessions.
- Build positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Consult with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies to deescalate situations.
- Chair the Committee of Special Education meetings.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Complete required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Utilize formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Compile and interpret students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to plan programs and assess eligibility for special services.
Group Co-facilitator Social Training Center
Adelphi University
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Group counseling/social skills training for students on the Autism Spectrum
- Intakes, session notes, and weekly communication
- Research- Presented at New York Association of School Psychologists conference and at National Association of School Psychologists conference regarding Adelphi’s Social Training Center
- Identified and built on strengths and culture of youth, family and support system to create individualized and integrated care plan.
- Monitored success and identified emerging needs.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
District Educational Evaluator
SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Administered Educational and psychological evaluations
- Provided comprehensive report writing and data integration
School Psychology Intern
WASHINGTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Administered comprehensive psychological evaluations including initials, reevaluations, and screenings
- Maintained individual and group counseling caseload
- Developed and evaluate Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Modification plans
- Presented psychological data to the Committee on Special Education and 504 Committee
- Consult with teachers, guidance counselors, administration, and parents on students’ progress
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
School Psychology Intern
H. FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Administered comprehensive psychological evaluations including initials, reevaluations, and screenings
- Maintained individual and group counseling caseload
- Developed and evaluate Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Modification plans
- Presented psychological data to the Committee on Special Education and 504 Committee
- Consult with teachers, guidance counselors, administration, and parents on students’ progress
Administrative Intern
Franklin Square School District
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Participated in Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education meetings
- Reviewed and updated Special Education District plan
- Helped work on Medicaid audit
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Garden City, NY05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Garden City, NY05.2008
Skills
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Instructor
- Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised- completed clinical training workshop
- Breathe for Change SEL Facilitator
- Infinite Campus
- IEP Direct
- Windows
- Mac applications
Certification
New York State Permanent School Psychologist Certification
Community Service
- Alexander’s Angels, Team captain, 10/01/09, Organized a team and raised money for the Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation
- Bob Sweeney’s Camp H.O.P.E, Volunteer, Summer 2009, Volunteered as a big buddy to children at a bereavement camp
Research
- NASP Conference, 02/01/11, Effectiveness of Group Processing Initiatives for Adolescent with Asperger’s
- NYASP Conference, 11/01/10, Group Processes for High School and College Level Students on the Spectrum: A Quantitative Analysis of Social and Emotional Effects
- Presented at the New York Association of School Psychologists conference and at the National Association of School Psychologists conference regarding Adelphi’s Social Training Center
Timeline
School Psychologist of PALS Program (Promoting Academics Through Life Skills)
SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
04.2012 - Current
District Educational Evaluator
SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2011 - 03.2012
School Psychology Intern
WASHINGTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2010 - 06.2011
Group Co-facilitator Social Training Center
Adelphi University
08.2010 - 01.2013
Administrative Intern
Franklin Square School District
05.2010 - 08.2010
School Psychology Intern
H. FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL
09.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
New York State Permanent School Psychologist Certification
Master of Arts - School Psychology
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
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