Michelle Schiff
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Skilled School Psychologist with 8 years of experience driven to work with children, families, and teachers to provide maximum support for student achievement. Friendly, adaptable and relatable professional.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Broward County Public Schools – Psychological Services
07.2016 - Current
- Administered psychoeducational assessments to school-aged children. Experience with preschool, elementary, middle, and high school student populations
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing the unique learning needs of students
- Experience with numerous academic, cognitive, processing, social-emotional/ behavioral, projective, and adaptive behavioral instruments
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment
- Reviewed data, assessment results, recommendations, and interventions with parents and teachers
- Conducted behavioral threat assessments
School Psychology Intern
Broward County Public Schools – Psychological Services
07.2015 - 06.2016
School Psychology Practicum
Louise R. Goldhagen Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center (MDC), Tallahassee, Florida and Taylor County Schools
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Administered comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations at the Center and in Taylor County, Florida
- Conducted benchmarking and progress monitoring at FAMU- Developmental Research School
Graduate Assistant – Educational Diagnostician
Florida State University Adult Learning Evaluation Center (ALEC), Tallahassee, Florida
05.2014 - 05.2015
Research Assistant
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Aging Driver and Pedestrian Safety Lab
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
Graduate Research Assistant
Florida Center for Reading Research, Tallahassee, Florida
01.2013 - 07.2013
Graduate Research Assistant
Florida Center for Reading Research, Tallahassee, Florida
01.2011 - 07.2011
Cheerleading Coach for children with disabilities
Ultimate All-stars Cheerleading Organization
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Mentored children with disabilities while improving their skills, self-confidence, and self-esteem
- Physically assisted and supported children while training and developing a variety of cheerleading techniques.
Education
Specialist in Education - School Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2016
Master of Science - School Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2013
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Clinical Interviewing
- Evidentiary Reporting
- Psychological Assessment
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Time Management
Affiliations
Broward Association of School Psychologists
References
- Emily Goldstein, Ed.S., Secondary Coordinator, Psychological Services, Broward County Public Schools, 1701 NW 23rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311, (754) 321-3440, Emily.Goldstein@browardschools.com
- Christina Reyes, Ed.S., Elementary Coordinator, Psychological Services, Broward County Public Schools, 1701 NW 23rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311, (754) 321-3440, Christina.Reyes@browardschools.com
Timeline
School Psychologist
Broward County Public Schools – Psychological Services
07.2016 - Current
School Psychology Intern
Broward County Public Schools – Psychological Services
07.2015 - 06.2016
School Psychology Practicum
Louise R. Goldhagen Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center (MDC), Tallahassee, Florida and Taylor County Schools
08.2014 - 05.2015
Graduate Assistant – Educational Diagnostician
Florida State University Adult Learning Evaluation Center (ALEC), Tallahassee, Florida
05.2014 - 05.2015
Graduate Research Assistant
Florida Center for Reading Research, Tallahassee, Florida
01.2013 - 07.2013
Research Assistant
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Aging Driver and Pedestrian Safety Lab
08.2012 - 07.2014
Graduate Research Assistant
Florida Center for Reading Research, Tallahassee, Florida
01.2011 - 07.2011
Cheerleading Coach for children with disabilities
Ultimate All-stars Cheerleading Organization
08.2005 - 05.2009
Specialist in Education - School Psychology
Florida State University
Master of Science - School Psychology
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida State University
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