Sean Scott
New Castle
Summary
Experienced School Psychologist with expertise in individualized evaluation processes, functional behavioral assessment, behavior intervention plans, and developing social skills tailored to diverse sets of student needs. Committed to collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance lifelong student outcomes and support varied learning needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
School Psychologist
Brennen School
Newark
08.2010 - Current
- Behavioral Health Team Lead; Coordinating department of School Psychologists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
- Non-Administrative member of the Delaware Statewide Monitoring Review Board (SMRB) of Delaware Office of Statewide Autism Programs for the Christina School District.
- Conducted in-depth psychological assessments for students requiring comprehensive supports.
- Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments on a diverse set of target behaviors and student profiles.
- Developed data-based Behavior Intervention Plans that were both individualized and implementable by classroom teams.
- Monitored student behavior progress and provided recommendations based on data.
- Participated in transition planning for Brennen School's high school and 18-22 students, including collaboration with state agencies and adult service providers.
- Regular participation in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate student specific and classroom-wide needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to develop and implement individualized education plans for students.
- Provided individual and group counseling services to students focused on social skills and activities of daily living.
- Developed and presented professional development on a wide range of topics including behavioral interventions, reinforcement, de-escalation, and providing Autism specific classroom supports.
- Conducted initial autism evaluations through collaboration with families, detailed observations, and administration of various standardized assessments.
School Psychologist
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
Charlotte
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments for students pre-kindergarten to fifth grade.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop supportive classroom environments utilizing positive behavior approaches, enhancing student engagement.
- Section 504 Coordinator; Conducted appropriate evaluations, developed student specific 504 plans, and responsible for ensuring school compliance.
- PBIS Coordinator; Implemented and oversaw school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports framework to improve student outcomes and school climate.
- RTI (Response to Intervention) team lead; manages school-based intervention efforts, guided teachers in implementing tiered supports, and analyzed student data for progress monitoring.
- Delivered group and individual counseling to promote social skills and enhance emotional well-being among students.
School Psychologist Intern
East Irondequoit Central School District
Irondequoit
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Comprehensive School Psychology Internship experience following the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) framework.
- Acted as long term substitute School Psychologist upon completion of internship hours.
Education
Master of Science & Advanced Graduate Certificate - School Psychology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Health Science
State University of New York, College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05-2004
Skills
- Psycho-educational evaluation
- Autism evaluations
- Functional behavioral assessment
- Behavior intervention plans
- Positive behavior supports
- Transition planning
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Group and individual counseling
Certification
Nationally Certified School Psychologist - National Association of School Psychologists
Timeline
School Psychologist
Brennen School
08.2010 - Current
School Psychologist
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
08.2007 - 06.2010
School Psychologist Intern
East Irondequoit Central School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
Master of Science & Advanced Graduate Certificate - School Psychology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Health Science
State University of New York, College At Brockport