Kate Gladson Harbaugh
ED.S Graduate Student | School Psychology | University Of Denver | Morgridge College Of Education
Larkspur,CO
Summary
Ed.S. Graduate Student | School Psychology |University of Denver | Morgridge College of Education
Empathetic communicator with experience in helping children with high anxiety through use of solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques and social-emotional lessons in educational settings. High integrity with commitment to continuous learning and growth. Research interest in studying overuse of psychotropic drugs in foster care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT / EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT / VOLUNTEER
DCS MONTESSORI
01.2007 - Current
- Critical resource to children with high anxiety in developing coping skills and learning to understand and meet their needs
- Conduct friendship-building groups, assist children in practicing mindfulness, and deliver social-emotional lessons for individual classrooms, as well as small groups identified by lead teachers
- Lead guided meditations
- Leverage understanding of solution-focused and CBT techniques to empower students to take ownership of their feelings
- Teach students how to identify and capitalize on inner strengths in gaining confidence in their own abilities, as well as helping others without internalizing their problems
- Rose through hierarchy from volunteer to educational assistant, working closely with lead teacher to assist students and manage classroom environment to Mental Health Support
- Tasked with developing Mental Health Services Support position from ground-up, including duties, goals, and priorities
Education
Educational Specialist in School Psychology (Ed.S) - NASP Approved Program GPA:4.0
THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Denver, CO 08.2023 - Current
Master of Arts in Psychology -
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION
Malibu, CA 05.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Development And Training
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL 01.2001 - 05.2018
Skills
Dean's Scholarship CFSP University of Denver Denver, CO
Volunteer Experience
CASA, Parker, CO, Advocates For Children, (CASA) for Abused and Neglected Children in the Foster Care System, 01/2009, Present, Represent best interest of each child by communicating with child, parents, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, therapist, and other stakeholders to investigate current situation, Write detailed reports for courts providing placement and therapeutic service recommendations for the best interest of the child, Attend family planning meetings and court hearings
Certification
CBITS Certified
Assessments Given
Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
Woodcock-Johnson IV Test of Cognitive Abilities (WJ IV COG)
Professional Organizations
Colorado Society of School Psychologists (CSSP) September 2023
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) September 2023
Timeline
CBITS Certified
09-2023
Educational Specialist in School Psychology (Ed.S) - NASP Approved Program GPA:4.0
THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
08.2023 - Current
Master of Arts in Psychology -
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION
05.2019 - 05.2021
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT / EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT / VOLUNTEER
DCS MONTESSORI
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Development And Training
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
01.2001 - 05.2018
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