Sandra Subach
Hartford,CT
Summary
School Psychologist eager to work with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral and academic needs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Hartford Board Of Education
09.1994 - Current
- Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
- Supported the transition process for students entering new educational settings, ensuring smooth integration and appropriate accommodations.
- Developed social skills training programs to increase positive peer interactions and decrease instances of conflict among students.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
Medical Social Worker
Waterbury Hospital
06.1989 - 06.1991
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Ensured continuity of care by coordinating seamless transitions from hospitalization to outpatient services or long-term care facilities.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
University of Hartford
West Hartford, VTMaster of Science - School Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Communications
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.1989
Skills
- Resource Advocacy
- Individual and Family Support
- Mental Health Assessments
- Mediation and Crisis Intervention
- Individualized Education Programs
- Emotional Support
- BIP Understanding
- Multitasking Strength
Timeline
School Psychologist
Hartford Board Of Education
09.1994 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Waterbury Hospital
06.1989 - 06.1991
Master of Science - School Psychology
University of Hartford
Master of Science - School Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Communications
University of Connecticut
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