Karen Weatherwax
School Psychologist
Summary
Experienced School Psychologist specializing in preschool special education
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
School Psychologist
Whispering Pines Preschool
09.1997 - Current
- Conduct preschool evaluations for children ages 2-5 to determine eligibility for special education services
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Represent the agency at Committee on Preschool Special Education meetings
- Communicate with parents/teachers regarding standardized testing results and recommendations
- Complete Functional Behavior Assessments
- Provide counseling services to preschool students to address social-emotional and behavioral issues as needed
- Supervise school psychology interns and per diem staff as needed
Per Diem School Psychologist
The Spotted Zebra Learning Center
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided preschool evaluation services to students in South Colonie School District as well as other local districts
- Attended Committee on Preschool Education meetings to review evaluation results and recommendations
- Completed IEP documents including present levels of performance, evaluation summary and special education goals
Per Diem School Psychologist
The College Of Saint Rose, Winkler Center
09.2003 - 01.2015
- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide psychoeducational evaluations for preschool and early intervention
- Represented the agency at CPSE meetings
- Worked effectively with services coordinators, teachers and parents
Academic Advisor/SUNY in the High School Liaison
Schenectady County Community College
01.1997 - 09.2003
- Recruited students in the community for an offsite program at SCCC
- Provided academic advisement to students in the Continuing Education Department
- Coordinated the SUNY in the High School Program with area high schools which included visiting classrooms and promoting the program as well as registering students
Education
Communication Disorders
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2011
Master of Science - School Psychology
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western New England University
Springfield, MA 05.2001 -
Skills
Evaluator
undefinedCertification
NYS Certified School Psychologist
Timeline
Per Diem School Psychologist
The Spotted Zebra Learning Center
04.2018 - 03.2020
Per Diem School Psychologist
The College Of Saint Rose, Winkler Center
09.2003 - 01.2015
Master of Science - School Psychology
The College of Saint Rose
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western New England University
05.2001 -
School Psychologist
Whispering Pines Preschool
09.1997 - Current
Academic Advisor/SUNY in the High School Liaison
Schenectady County Community College
01.1997 - 09.2003
Communication Disorders
The College of Saint Rose
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