Samantha Goland
Washington,DC
Summary
School Psychologist eager to work with elementary-aged students with diverse emotional, behavioral, and academic needs. Anticipated NYS School Psychologist Certificate in Summer 2024.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations of K-12 students to assess cognitive, behavioral, social-emotional, and academic functioning.
- Consulted with parents, teachers, and administrators to address specific concerns related to student behavior and wellbeing.
- Delivered individual counseling services under supervision of certified school psychologists.
- Facilitated counseling groups with as many as 8 participants to cover topics such as anxiety and coping strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention and response services in elementary schools.
- Contributed to planning and execution of school-wide events to promote mental health awareness among staff and students.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective behavioral intervention plans for students in need of behavioral support.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Round Rock Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments to elementary school students.
- Attended IEP meetings and presented assessment data to parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Conducted student interviews and individual counseling sessions with elementary school students.
- Observed over 20 students to record behavior as part of evaluations and Functional Behavior Assessments.
- Completed 5 Full and Individual Evaluations for students referred for academic, social-emotional, or behavioral difficulties.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Dell Children's Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Consulted with Children's Blood and Cancer Center patients to discuss special education services.
- Reviewed neuropsychological reports to determine appropriate school-based accommodations for patients.
- Attended school-based 504 meetings to discuss accommodations for students with sickle cell anemia.
- Participated in weekly Psychosocial Rounds meetings for hematology and oncology patients.
- Developed and executed workshops to provide information about IEPs and 504 plans to caregivers.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Munkegaard School
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided teaching assistance to lead kindergarten teachers for 20+ students.
- Engaged in experiential learning of Scandinavian pedagogy and child development in Copenhagen.
- Developed one research proposal to integrate physical activities used in Danish schools in U.S. elementary schools to improve school climate and peer relationships.
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Cape Cod Children's Place
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted children aged 4-5 with reading and writing activities.
- Facilitated parenting workshops designed to help caregivers of young children implement positive behavior management skills.
- Aided in support groups for single mothers with infants.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.2021
Skills
- Psychological/Psychoeducational Evaluation
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Individualized Education Plans
- Response to Intervention
- Anxiety Management
- ADHD Support
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Learning Disability Identification
- Suicide Prevention
Research
- LEAP Lab for Youth Mental Health Services, Graduate Research Assistant, 08/2021, 06/2023
- Dell Children's Educational Advocacy Program Lab, Graduate Research Assistant, 10/2021, 12/2022
- Agenda for Children, Community-Based Participatory Research Assistant, 01/2021, 05/2021
- Project DIRECT Early Childhood Mental Health Lab, Undergraduate Research Assistant, 01/2019, 05/2021
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
School Psychology Practicum Student
Round Rock Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
School Psychology Practicum Student
Dell Children's Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Munkegaard School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Cape Cod Children's Place
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - School Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tulane University
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