Julia Porter, Ph.D.
Washington,DC
Summary
Doctoral-level professional with clinical psychology and education expertise. Skilled in mission development, strategic planning, ethical decision-making, and public speaking. Expert in social-emotional development, team building, coaching, and facilitation. Specialist in adolescent development and parent education.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Psychologist
Sidwell Friends School
Washington, DC
07.2016 - 06.2025
- Provided counseling services to students facing emotional challenges and workshops for staff on mental health awareness and support strategies.
- Developed and delivered SEL Curriculum.
- Designed and provided annual presentations to 350 MS parents on adolescent development and best parenting practices.
- Consulted with parents regarding student behavior, emotional needs, and academic performance issues.
- Implemented school-wide programs promoting social-emotional learning and resilience.
- Coordinated referrals to external mental health resources for students in need.
Diversity Coordinator/Office Manager
Sidwell Friends School
Washington, DC
07.2011 - 06.2016
- Planned and facilitated diversity initiatives for middle school.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings and team events to promote a positive work environment.
- Facilitated communication between administration, faculty, students, and parents effectively.
Educational Aide/Proposal Writer/Office
Murch ES/Clinical Heuristics/Auguste Montessori
Washington, DC
01.1999 - 06.2011
- Co-taught kindergarten, planned lessons, assessment in math and reading, periodic substitute teacher at Murch E.S.
- Proposal writing and research assistance at Clinical Heuristics psychology practice.
- First point of contact with students and parents, edited the school handbook, organized emergency preparedness at Auguste Montessori.
Professional Development Specialist
Vantage Human Resource Services, Inc.
Arlington, Virginia
08.1994 - 11.1998
- Designed and delivered federal training sessions, coaching to federal managers and employees on leadership, team building, and career advancement for 11 federal agencies including NIH, IRS, HHS, and HUD.
Clinical Psychologist
Kaiser Permanente
Merrifield, Virginia
04.1992 - 07.1994
- Psychoeducational testing, individual, family and group psychotherapy with adolescents, consultation to schools on academic/learning needs.
Psychologist
Graydon Manor Psychiatric Center
Leesburg, Virginia
01.1991 - 03.1992
- Adolescent inpatient therapy.
Court Psychologist
Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Alexandria, Virginia
12.1987 - 12.1990
- Intakes and testing to evaluate adolescents, expert testimony on psychological and educational needs.
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical and School Psychology
Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University
06-1987
M.A. - Clinical and School Psychology
Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University
06-1984
B.A. - Psychology
Cornell University
06-1982
Skills
- Mental Health Consultation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Program management
- Team leadership
- Adolescent psychology
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Washington, DC
Timeline
Middle School Psychologist
Sidwell Friends School
07.2016 - 06.2025
Diversity Coordinator/Office Manager
Sidwell Friends School
07.2011 - 06.2016
Educational Aide/Proposal Writer/Office
Murch ES/Clinical Heuristics/Auguste Montessori
01.1999 - 06.2011
Professional Development Specialist
Vantage Human Resource Services, Inc.
08.1994 - 11.1998
Clinical Psychologist
Kaiser Permanente
04.1992 - 07.1994
Psychologist
Graydon Manor Psychiatric Center
01.1991 - 03.1992
Court Psychologist
Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
12.1987 - 12.1990
Ph.D. - Clinical and School Psychology
Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University
M.A. - Clinical and School Psychology
Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University
B.A. - Psychology
Cornell University
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