Maryam Ettayebi
New York
Summary
Knowledgeable School Psychologist with strong foundation in school psychology. Skilled in conducting timely assessments for students and implementing effective intervention strategies to support emotional and academic development. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with educators and parents while effectively managing IEP caseloads and ensuring compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
The Urban Assembly School for Green Careers
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, including cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral evaluations, to inform individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Manage IEP caseloads for triennial evaluations, reevaluations, and initial evaluations.
- Provide students with timely assessments and adhere to compliance deadlines.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
School Psychology Intern
Pleasantville High School
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, including cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral evaluations, to inform individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Deliver individual and group counseling sessions to support students’ social-emotional development and address mental health needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop evidence-based interventions and accommodations for students with diverse learning needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support the implementation of IEPs, 504 Plans, and behavioral support plans.
- Provide consultation to staff on classroom management strategies, crisis intervention, and fostering inclusive learning environments.
- Facilitate workshops for parents and educators on topics including bullying prevention, stress management, and executive functioning skills.
Assistant Teacher/Graduate Assistant
Rita Gold Early Childhood Center
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Organize activities for children.
- Engage in child-led play.
- Gently guide children to make safe choices.
- Engage in gentle communication with toddlers.
School Psychology Fieldworker
Mt. Carmel-Holy Rosary School
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, including cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral evaluations, to inform individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Deliver individual and group counseling sessions to support students’ social-emotional development and address mental health needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop evidence-based interventions and accommodations for students with diverse learning needs.
- Provide consultation to staff on classroom management strategies, crisis intervention, and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Educator AlphaBEST Education Program
Glen School, Ridgewood, NJ, and Long Memorial Elementary School, Saddle Brook, NJ
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Organize activities for children.
- Deliver children to their parents or guardians in a safe manner.
- Engage in planned activities with children.
- Successfully communicate gently and directly with children.
Educator for Right at School Program
South End School, Cedar Grove, NJ
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Organize activities for children.
- Deliver children to class and their guardians safely.
- Successfully gently enforce school rules.
- Engage with children in conversation and planned activities.
- Successfully console distressed children.
- Successfully resolve conflicts between children.
Education
Ed.M. - Applied Developmental And Learning Psychology Educational Psychology
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY05-2025
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology: School Psychology
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York05-2025
B.A. - Psychology
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ01-2022
Skills
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Case management
- Functional behavior assessments
- Academic intervention strategies
- Counseling
- Positive behavior supports
- Solutions-focused
Affiliations
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Certification
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist
- New York State Certified School Psychologist
- Bilingual Extension Certificate in French-anticipated September 2026
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Psychologist
The Urban Assembly School for Green Careers
09.2025 - Current
School Psychology Intern
Pleasantville High School
09.2024 - 06.2025
School Psychology Fieldworker
Mt. Carmel-Holy Rosary School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Teacher/Graduate Assistant
Rita Gold Early Childhood Center
09.2022 - 07.2024
Educator AlphaBEST Education Program
Glen School, Ridgewood, NJ, and Long Memorial Elementary School, Saddle Brook, NJ
05.2022 - 08.2022
Educator for Right at School Program
South End School, Cedar Grove, NJ
10.2021 - 02.2022
Ed.M. - Applied Developmental And Learning Psychology Educational Psychology
Teachers College, Columbia University
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology: School Psychology
Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A. - Psychology
Monmouth University
Research Experience
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY - Research Assistant
- Worked with the School Mental Health for Minoritized Youth and Family Research (SMILE) lab to make research studies accessible for non-English speakers.
- Translated documents that are essential for research studies into French and English.
- Verified and edited translations to ensure accuracy.
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ - Thesis in Human-Animal Interactions
- Successfully and ethically created and conducted a research study.
- Recruited research participants and assisted them with questions and concerns.
- Successfully analyzed and interpreted data.
- Repeatedly practiced public speaking skills by presenting thesis progress to class.
- Presented research at the Monmouth University Psychology Conference on December 11, 2021.
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ - Research Assistant
- Successfully conducted research study sessions.
- Cooperated with research participants.
- Assisted participants with questions and concerns.
- Provided detailed reports of progress made to supervisors.