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Kristen Laurie Beriloff

Hoboken,NJ

Summary

Highly accomplished School Psychologist with over 18 years of experience in the New York and New Jersey Public School Systems. Energetic and passionate professional with a proven track record of fostering social and emotional growth in children and adolescents, while maximizing the learning potential of each unique individual.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Psychologist/Child Study Team

Hoboken Board Of Education
Hoboken, NJ
09.2017 - Current
  • Provide case management and oversee provision of special education services for Hoboken Middle School
  • Provided case management and oversaw provision of special education services for T.G. Connors Elementary School and Early Childhood Education Preschool programs within the auspices of the Hoboken Board of Education (2017-2019)
  • Provide school-based case management services for students and families of district resident students who attend out of district placements/programs
  • Serve as a member of the Child Study Team within the Department of Special Services
  • Serve as a core member of the Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) Team, utilizing a Response to Intervention model to meet student needs
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments, as well as create, implement and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Create individualized progress monitoring tools and assess efficacy of interventions through data collection
  • Plan and conduct comprehensive psychological initial and reevaluations, utilizing appropriate measures to assess cognitive, social emotional, adaptive behavior, behavioral, academic and executive functioning
  • Support students and families with social, emotional and educational needs through provision of individual and group counseling services
  • Collaborate with outside agencies to coordinate provision of services for children and families in need of mental health, medical and/or community support
  • Work with Middle School Administration and support staff to develop and establish student and family programs to foster health and wellness, as well as social and emotional learning
  • Conduct in classroom small and large group lessons utilizing mindfulness techniques to foster calm and positive environment for all students
  • Serve as supervisor and mentor to school psychology intern and practicum students

School Psychologist/CSE Chairperson

West Hempstead UFSD / West Hempstead Middle School
West Hempstead, NY
07.2010 - 07.2017
  • Provided case management and oversaw provision of special education services for West Hempstead Middle School, with a population of 500 students and continuum of special education programs and services
  • Served as core member of the Child Study Team, utilizing a Response to Intervention model to meet student needs
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments for individual students, as well as create, implement and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Provided behavioral consultation services to staff including training on class-wide and individual Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Plan and conduct comprehensive psychological initial and reevaluations, utilizing appropriate measures to assess cognitive, social emotional, adaptive behavior, behavioral, academic and executive functioning
  • Provided individual, group, and family counseling to students and families, utilizing cognitive behavior therapy in conjunction with a family systems approach to facilitate student's school based functioning
  • Provided social skills and coping skills training to students with non-verbal learning disabilities
  • Organize and chair Committee on Special Education meetings and subcommittee meetings for students grades K-12
  • Provided school-based case management services for students and families of district resident students who attend out of district placements/programs
  • Work collaboratively with mental health professionals to provide Crisis Intervention Services to all students
  • Serve as assistant DASA coordinator to ensure a safe and positive environment for all students
  • Act as senior supervising psychologist, serving as a mentor to new psychologists
  • Assist families in obtaining state and county mental health services as part of the transition process

Adjunct Professor

Touro College
New York, NY
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Taught introductory and upper level graduate courses in academic assessment, counseling techniques, clinical intervention, and special education law
  • Supervised, taught and evaluated students' throughout practicum and clinical intervention seminar courses

School Psychologist/CSE Chairperson

West Hempstead UFSD / Cornwell Avenue Elementary School
West Hempstead, NY
09.2006 - 07.2010
  • Provided case management and oversaw provision of special education services for Cornwell Avenue Elementary School
  • Conducted initial and triennial psychological evaluations and generate Individualized Education Plans, presenting results at CSE meetings
  • Provided group and individual counseling to students in grades 1-5
  • Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments, as well as developed and implemented individual and class wide Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Assessed, designed and implemented interventions, and monitored progress of "at-risk" students as core member of Response to Intervention and School Based Support Teams.
  • Provided workshops to parents on topics such as, relational aggression, increasing homework completion, and mindful parenting
  • Organized and chaired Annual Reviews in order to evaluate student progress

Adjunct Professor

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Taught undergraduate Social Psychology and Psychopathology courses, utilizing current technology to engage students and create an environment conducive to learning

Therapist Intern

St. John's Center for Psychological Services
Flushing, NY
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Provided individual, group, couples and family therapy to Children and Adults with a variety of mental health disorders, utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral format
  • Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments

Intern

Valley Stream CHSD / North High School
Franklin Square, NY
09.2005 - 06.2006
  • Conducted comprehensive initial and triennial psychoeducational evaluations, Functional Behavior Assessments, and created/implemented Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Provided individual and group counseling to students' grades 7-12
  • Engaged in behavioral and instructional consultation with teachers and support staff

Intern

Valley Stream UFSD 30 / Clear Stream Avenue Elementary School
Valley Stream, NY
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Conducted initial and triennial psychological evaluations
  • Provided individual and group counseling to a diverse student population
  • Conducted functional behavioral assessments, developed and implemented Behavior Intervention Plans, and provided behavioral and instructional consultation services to teachers and staff

Practicum

Valley Stream CHSD / North High School
Franklin Square, NY
02.2005 - 06.2005
  • Engaged in activities such as weekly counseling sessions with students, parent and teacher conferences, conducted Formal, Curriculum-Based, and Functional Behavior Assessments, implemented Behavior Modification Plans
  • Attended weekly Child Study Team meetings and presented at CSE meetings

Education

Psy.D. - School Psychology

St. John's University

Master of Arts - School Psychology

Adelphi University
2006

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Adelphi University
2003

Skills

  • Honored as Educational Service Professional of the Year for 2018-2019
  • Experienced Child Study Team, Committee on Special Education, and Section 504 Chairperson
  • Over 18 years of counseling experience with families, children and adolescents
  • Expertise in anxiety disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques
  • Skilled in crisis management, behavioral intervention and targeted social skills training techniques
  • Provide ongoing support to youth and families, including community outreach services and programs
  • Proficient in IEP Direct/Frontline Education, PowerSchool, Genesis and OnCourse programs
  • Skilled at conducting comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, utilizing Cross Battery Assessment techniques
  • Dynamic communication and analytical skills demonstrated through consistent, proven performance as part of a multi-disciplinary Child Study Team
  • Provide supervision and mentor services to psychology interns and staff
  • Develop and lead yoga programs for students as part of district based health and wellness initiatives
  • Serve as advisor for "Best Buddies" friendship program at Hoboken Middle School

Certification

  • New York State Permanent Certification in School Psychology
  • New Jersey State Permanent Certification in School Psychology
  • Registered Yoga Teacher with over 500 hours of training, including mindfulness with youth and trauma populations as well as Prenatal and Postnatal Certification

Affiliations

  • Registered Yoga Teacher, as well as Registered Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance
  • New York Association of School Psychologists
  • New Jersey Association of School Psychologists
  • National Association of School Psychologists
  • Delta Gamma Fraternity

Timeline

School Psychologist/Child Study Team

Hoboken Board Of Education
09.2017 - Current

School Psychologist/CSE Chairperson

West Hempstead UFSD / West Hempstead Middle School
07.2010 - 07.2017

Adjunct Professor

Touro College
01.2010 - 01.2013

Adjunct Professor

Adelphi University
01.2008 - 01.2009

Therapist Intern

St. John's Center for Psychological Services
01.2007 - 01.2008

School Psychologist/CSE Chairperson

West Hempstead UFSD / Cornwell Avenue Elementary School
09.2006 - 07.2010

Intern

Valley Stream CHSD / North High School
09.2005 - 06.2006

Practicum

Valley Stream CHSD / North High School
02.2005 - 06.2005

Intern

Valley Stream UFSD 30 / Clear Stream Avenue Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2006

Psy.D. - School Psychology

St. John's University

Master of Arts - School Psychology

Adelphi University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Adelphi University
  • New York State Permanent Certification in School Psychology
  • New Jersey State Permanent Certification in School Psychology
  • Registered Yoga Teacher with over 500 hours of training, including mindfulness with youth and trauma populations as well as Prenatal and Postnatal Certification
Kristen Laurie Beriloff