Samantha Wilson, Ed.s, NCSP
Mays Landing
Summary
Dedicated School Psychologist at Hamilton Township School District, overseeing elementary school case management and serving as one of two psychologists at George Hess Educational Complex. Specializes in behavioral disabilities, life skills programs, counseling, IEP writing, psychologist assessments across all grade levels, and utilizing various software systems. Actively involved in RTI, PBSIS team, resiliency team, family meetings, second step program, behavior modification efforts, and other crucial tasks. Certified Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trainer providing essential trainings to district staff and previously contributing to the Strengthening Families program by offering parent, child, and family training sessions along with home-cooked meals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Hamilton Township School District
08.2018 - Current
- Working as a school psychologist and case manager in the high school program
- Responsibilities include case management, psychologist assessments, functional behavioral assessments (FBA & BIP), IEPs, run initial/IEP meetings, consult with teachers and parents, counseling, member of I&RS team, and act as a part of the child study team
- Case manager for elementary aged students, case manager for multiple disabilities rooms, and school psychologist where the responsibilities in addition to the aforementioned were class/school wide behavioral management, work with the PBSIS team, on the RTI team, resiliency team, second step, and working with the behavioral disabilities program as well as the functional self-contained program
School Psychologist
Pleasantville Public School District
12.2013 - 08.2018
- Working as a school psychologist and case manager in the high school program
- Responsibilities include case management, psychologist assessments, functional behavioral assessments (FBA & BIP), IEPs, run initial/IEP meetings, consult with teachers and parents, counseling, member of I&RS team, and act as a part of the child study team
- Previously the preschool, middle school, out of district case manager and school psychologist where the responsibilities in addition to the aforementioned were class/school wide behavioral management, work with the PIRT team, and working with the behavioral disabilities program as well as the life skills program
School Psychologist
Barnegat Township School District
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Working as a school psychologist in a maternity leave position
- Responsibilities include case management, psychological assessments, counseling (individual and group), class/school wide behavioral management, functional behavioral assessments (FBA & BIP), IEPs, run initial/IEP meetings, consult with teachers and parents, participate in intervention and referral services, and act as a part of the child study team
School Psychology Intern
Collingswood Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Working at the Thomas Sharp Elementary School as well as the Middle and High Schools
- At internship the responsibilities included: case management (MD&ED), psychological assessments, learning assessments, counseling (individual and group), systems wide interventions, class/school wide behavior management, functional behavioral assessments (FBA and BIP), crisis intervention, work with the autistic population, write IEPs, run initial/IEP meetings, consult with teachers and parents, as well as run a social skills lunch bunch
- Candidate has experience working with grades PK-12 and has received play therapy training
Direct Support Professional
Easter Seals
09.2008 - 08.2013
- Supervising of an autistic adult
- Helping with daily needs, driving, and taking him into the community, on educational excursions to zoos, museums, and making sure he copes well with his environment
- Working on social interaction skills and relations to peers/family
Education
Ed.S - Educational Specialist
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2013
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2011
Skills
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor
- Psychological test batteries
- Student counseling
- Academic intervention strategies
- Solutions-focused
- Positive behavior supports
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Individualized education plans
- Response to intervention
- Verbal and written communication
- Individual and family support
- School-wide prevention programs
- IEP compliance
- Testing protocols
- Trauma-informed practices
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Child development
- Social-emotional learning
- Psychological interventions
Accomplishments
Educational Support Professional of the year for the 2023-2024 School Year
Certification
Principal Certification
· In Progress - Anticipated Completion Date 7/25
Administrative Certificate
· Endorsement Code 0106
· Date Issued 11/11/2022
New Jersey School Psychologist Certification
· Certificate Number: 907082
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
· Certificate Number: 43588
Timeline
School Psychologist
Hamilton Township School District
08.2018 - Current
School Psychologist
Pleasantville Public School District
12.2013 - 08.2018
School Psychologist
Barnegat Township School District
08.2013 - 01.2014
School Psychology Intern
Collingswood Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
Direct Support Professional
Easter Seals
09.2008 - 08.2013
Ed.S - Educational Specialist
Rowan University
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Rowan University
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