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Jennifer Zacharski

Arlington Heights,IL

Summary

Recently retired School Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in individual and group counseling and assessing and addressing the cognitive, emotional, and academic needs of adolescents. Expertise in crisis intervention with individual students and school-wide situations. Proven track record of collaborating with educators, parents, and mental health professionals to create supportive learning environments that foster student growth.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

School Psychologist

District 214
08.1999 - 06.2025
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student mental health needs.
  • Collaborated with educators to develop individualized support plans.
  • Assisted in crisis intervention strategies for students in distress using tools including Columbia Protocol
  • Assisted in threat assessments using the CSTAG-Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines
  • Participated in the school crisis team to develop school wide immediate interventions and interventions post-crisis.
  • Assisted in developing school memorial procedures in response to critical incidents.
  • Provided individual and group counseling services to enhance student emotional well-being.
  • Administered psychological tests to determine cognitive, academic, and emotional functioning.
  • Developed a social communication and co-led program to increase functional performance of students on the autism spectrum.
  • Mentored new psychologists, fostering professional growth and enhancing service delivery frameworks.
  • Supervised practicum and intern students in school psychology
  • Sponsored Gender Sexuality Alliance

School Psychologist

District 214
08.1994 - 06.1999
  • Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring safety and support for students in distress. Students were wards of the State of Illinois and resided at Maryvillle Academy a group home in Des Plaines, IL.
  • Implemented school-wide programs promoting social-emotional learning and resilience among students.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Consulted with Maryville staff members who directed group homes with various levels of supervision.

School Psychologist

Lake Zurich Unit School District 95
08.1992 - 06.1994
  • Conducted psychological assessments to identify student needs and inform intervention strategies or high school and middle school student.
  • Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans for diverse learners.
  • Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.

Education

Professional Development

Master of Education - School Psychology

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-1992

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05-1989

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • LEA representative
  • Group and individual counseling
  • Psychoeducational evaluations

Timeline

School Psychologist

District 214
08.1999 - 06.2025

School Psychologist

District 214
08.1994 - 06.1999

School Psychologist

Lake Zurich Unit School District 95
08.1992 - 06.1994

Professional Development

Master of Education - School Psychology

Loyola University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Northern Illinois University

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