Naomi Trader
Catonsville,Maryland
Summary
Compassionate Student Support Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in behavioral intervention strategies, individualized education plan implementation, and crisis management. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support student success and foster educational environments where all students can thrive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Specialist
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
06.2024 - Current
- Meet with college-aged students to discuss affording them physical, intellectual, dietary, and housing accommodations.
- Manage a caseload of 350+ students with disabilities.
- Interview students to determine the current impact of disabilities, and determine appropriate accommodations and services.
- Provide disability-related counseling, crisis support/management, to students.
- Provide ongoing meetings with students to support time management and study strategy assistance.
- Refer students to appropriate campus support services as necessary.
- Consult with faculty and others on campus regarding the mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Act.
- Assist faculty in the development of learning environments that are conducive to a variety of learning styles and needs.
- Assist with the testing center by proctoring exams, contacting faculty regarding exams, and providing specialized testing accommodations.
- Provided resources such as tutoring services or study materials when needed.
Learning Specialist
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented the Learning Enhancement and Academic Development (LEAD) program for individual students to provide personalized learning strategies for student-athletes.
- Worked closely with a caseload of 10 students to promote the necessary skills, learning strategies, and life skills for ensuring future success.
- Collaborated with academic advisors to assist with their academic plans, and communicate needs.
- Co-lead the tutorial program and delegating new hire tasks.
- Met with selected leader tutors twice per month to receive feedback, make plans for future trainings, and improve the program.
- Evaluated student workers, and conduct follow-up meetings to discuss performance evaluations.
School Psychology Trainee
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Ran support groups for both at-risk and special needs high school students, and assisted with annual and triennial Individual Education Program (IEP) reports, and social-emotional support.
- Guided and supported the school psychologist with social-emotional wellness initiatives, family-school collaboration presentations, and psychoeducational assessment observations. Assisted students (TK-5) in both general and special education settings with core-based academic support and crisis management.
Student Athlete Academic Tutor
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Guided and assisted college-age students with time management, career development, and subject-based courses
Education
Master of Science - Counseling (concentration: School Psychology)
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2021
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Teamwork's
- Peoplesoft
- Banner
- Grades first
- Retain
- Degree Works
- Learning Management Systems (Blackboard and Canvas)
- Social media proficiency
- Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement
- Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Abilities
- Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children II
Certification
- California Real Estate Salesperson
- Mental Health First Aider
- Suicide Interventionist
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
Old Dominion University
06.2024 - Current
Learning Specialist
Temple University
03.2023 - 05.2024
Student Athlete Academic Tutor
San Diego State University
09.2021 - 12.2022
School Psychology Trainee
San Diego Unified School District
08.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Counseling (concentration: School Psychology)
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
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