Provide direct assistance to the Executive Director in the conduct of his/her duties as assigned
Coordinate the activities of the education and related service program staff in cooperation with the Directors of Educational and Clinical Services
Coordinate activities of the Human Resources office and provide support / guidance to ensure compliance with legal requirements in the areas of recruitment and staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, reward and recognition, EEO, performance management, policies and procedures
Responsible for all NYSED reporting
Responsible for all phases of the student referral process including, but not limited to, the review of student paperwork and meeting with students and parents to determine the appropriateness of students for the program
Admissions & Education Coordinator
The Westchester School
11.2015 - 06.2022
Responsible for the development, implementation, and enhancement of the goals and objectives of the educational programs as outlined by the Executive Director and according to the mission of the agency
Facilitated and supervised the development and implementation of curriculum strategies and support services specific to the needs of the population served
Responsible for the supervision, evaluation, and professional development of all classroom staff
Responsible for creating and preserving a successful learning environment within the school
Responsible for all phases of the student referral process including, but not limited to, the review of student paperwork and meeting with students and parents to determine the appropriateness of students for the program
Assistant Principal
The Hallen School
05.2014 - 11.2015
Assisted in the supervision, evaluation, and professional development of roughly 150 professional staff members
Ensured that all students received mandated services in accordance with their IEP and that services were documented correctly by related service providers
Assisted in curriculum development aligned with Common Core Learning Standards to meet the needs of all students
Assisted in the intake process to facilitate the placement of new students
Ensured that all student related paperwork was completed by staff members, e.g., progress notes, projected IEPs, report cards, CDOS/SACC credentials, etc
Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of new staff members
Assisted in the creation and implementation of the school’s PBIS program
School Psychologist/Behavior Therapist
The Westchester School
10.2005 - 04.2014
Created behavior plans for individual students and classrooms, ages 5-21
Provided mandated individual and group counseling, ages 5-21
Administered psychological and educational testing
Consulted with classroom staff, therapists, families, and external service providers
Attended Annual Review meetings to discuss counseling goals and behavior plans
Provided emergency counseling to students in crisis
School Psychology Internship
Westchester School for Special Children
09.2004 - 08.2005
Organized and implemented group and individual counseling sessions
Administered and analyzed IQ assessments
Participated in CSE meetings
Consulted and collaborated with classroom staff and therapists to discuss students’ needs
Day Treatment Worker
Westchester Jewish Community Services
09.2001 - 05.2002
Interned at Geriatric Day Treatment Program
Led Men’s Group which emphasized social and behavioral abilities and daily life skills; cognitive abilities through the use of computer based games; led smoking cessation group
Education
MS in School Building Leadership -
Mercy College
05.2012
MA in School Psychology -
Iona College
05.2005
BA in Psychology -
Iona College
05.2002
Affiliations
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Trainer
Psi-Chi Honor Society for Psychology
National Organization of School Psychologists (NASP)
Certification
Certified School Building Leader, NY State Education Department
Certified School Psychologist, NY State Education Department
Timeline
Director of Pupil & Personnel Services
The Westchester School
07.2022 - 06.2024
Admissions & Education Coordinator
The Westchester School
11.2015 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
The Hallen School
05.2014 - 11.2015
School Psychologist/Behavior Therapist
The Westchester School
10.2005 - 04.2014
School Psychology Internship
Westchester School for Special Children
09.2004 - 08.2005
Day Treatment Worker
Westchester Jewish Community Services
09.2001 - 05.2002
MS in School Building Leadership -
Mercy College
MA in School Psychology -
Iona College
BA in Psychology -
Iona College
Certified School Building Leader, NY State Education Department
Certified School Psychologist, NY State Education Department