Shari Barkin
Summary
Passionate, experienced school psychologist and community engagement expert skilled in relationship and team building with external professionals to provide total resource availability to students and families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Ewing Township Public Schools
Ewing, NJ
09.2003 - 06.2024
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Education
Educational Specialist - School Psychology
University of Delaware
Newark, DEMaster of Arts - School Psychology
University of Delaware
Newark, DEBachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJSkills
- Psychoeducational Evaluations
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Individual and family support
- Youth and adolescent development
Certification
NCSP - Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Volunteer Experiences
Mental Health Professional (MHP) - Camp Kesem, UPenn Chapter - Summers 2018-2024+
- Providing multiple layers of support to campers and staff during a one-week overnight experience for children who have a parent/guardian with cancer
Camp Kesem Advisory Board Member -Fall, 2022-Current
- Serving as an active volunteer promoting organizational goals, participating in strategic planning for fundraising and program planning and training new volunteers
KidSupport Facilitator, Cancer Support Community of Greater Philadelphia (Gilda's Club) - 2011-2018
- Facilitated guided support groups for children ages 6-14 experiencing cancer in their lives
Timeline
School Psychologist
Ewing Township Public Schools
09.2003 - 06.2024
Educational Specialist - School Psychology
University of Delaware
Master of Arts - School Psychology
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of New Jersey