Khrista Wargo
Watertown,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented School Psychologist bringing 27 years of education-related experience. I am a strategic leader, resourceful problem solver, and passionate professional who is highly motivated to support student educational, behavioral and emotional needs. In addition, I am a certified Nonviolent Crisis Intervention instructor through the Crisis Prevention Institute. As an instructor I provide training to school staff in evidence based social emotional interventions to deescalate students in crisis to promote a safe learning environment.
Overview
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Work History
School Psychologist
Watertown City School District
Watertown, NY
9/1/1997 - Current
- Assisted with the development of positive behavior supports systems within schools.
- Provided consultation services to school staff regarding effective strategies for addressing student behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Actively engaged in professional development activities such as attending conferences or taking continuing education courses.
- Educated families about available resources that can help meet their children's needs both inside and outside the classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
- Cultivated strong student, parent, faculty and community relationships.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with clients including assessment results, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychogy
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Smith College
Geneva, NY05-1994
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Emotional Support
- 504 Plans
- Classroom observations
- Verbal and written communication
- Intervention Planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Faculty Training
- Behavior Modification
- Team Collaboration
- Individualized Education Plans
- Documentation
Certification
- Permanent New York State Education Department Certification - School Psychologist
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor since August of 2015
Member of NYSUT
Member ID# 6039228
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Psychologist
Watertown City School District
9/1/1997 - Current
Master of Arts - School Psychogy
University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Smith College
- Permanent New York State Education Department Certification - School Psychologist
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor since August of 2015
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