Jordyn Costa
Boston,MA
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate school psychologist with one year of experience in conducting comprehensive psychological assessments, implementing evidence-based interventions, and collaborating with students, families, and educators to support academic and social-emotional well-being. I graduated from Northeastern University with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) and a concentration in ABA. I am hired as a school psychologist for the Medford Public School District, but will be transitioning into the role of as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to cover a maternity leave til the end of the school year.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Medford School District
01.2024 - Current
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
School Psychologist Intern
Medford School District
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored students' academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Administered and evaluated psychological tests.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Developed multiple Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans that all had clear, measurable goals.
- Provided counseling and crisis intervention that met the needs of teachers and students.
Behavior Analyst In Training
Playful Place For All
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
- Designed, developed and updated specific social or communication programming for individual clients according to presenting needs.
- Parent Training conducted in a home setting
- New member staff training
Education
School Psychology
Northeastern University
Boston, MA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2017
Skills
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Organizational Skills
- Psychological Assessments
- Academic and Social/Emotional Interventions
- Group and Individual Counseling
Timeline
School Psychologist
Medford School District
01.2024 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Medford School District
01.2023 - 12.2023
Behavior Analyst In Training
Playful Place For All
01.2022 - 01.2023
School Psychology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Charleston