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Tara Carnright

School Psychologist
Cambridge,MA

Summary

Organized, adaptable and dependable candidate successful at managing many priorities with an optimistic attitude. Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship building skills. Offering 15+ years in education with expertise in the assessment and identification of educational disabilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

School Psychologist

McCarthy-Towne Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive school psychological services to students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs and disabilities of students
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators, parents and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement
  • Utilized research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies
  • Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences
  • Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities

School Counselor

Seisen International School
08.2015 - 06.2019
  • Served as the primary school counselor for children enrolled in the pre-k/kindergarten program and elementary school
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans to assist students with achieving behavioral goals
  • Through weekly Student Support team meetings, contributed to development of effective intervention planning that addressed issues such as engagement in learning, academic progress and social-emotional skills
  • Provided whole-class instruction/lessons in topics such as bullying, growth mindset, self-awareness, conflict resolution, peer pressure, human growth and development, perspective-taking, diversity, and student safeguarding
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources
  • Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success
  • Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions/presentations, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns

School Psychologist

City of Amesbury
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Served as the school psychologist for two elementary schools
  • Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to identify conditions and assess eligibility for special services
  • Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly
  • Coordinated/chaired school-based Child Study Team (CST) in order to address and implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique needs
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students

School Psychologist

Rochester School Department
08.2010 - 06.2012
  • Hired as the sole school psychologist for five elementary schools
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests for initial and triennial evaluations for special education services
  • Observed students in classroom and play environments
  • Enhanced school climate by developing and implementing prevention programs focused on positive behavior support
  • Completed functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans to increase access to learning

Education

C.A.S. - School Psychology

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
08.2007 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Education

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
08.2007 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
08.2000 - 05.2004

Skills

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Verbal and written communication

    Relationship Building

    School Counseling

    Safety & Threat Assessment(s)

    Evidence-based practices

    Individualized Education Plans

    Educational Disabilities

    Positive Behavior Supports

    Psychoeducational Evaluations

    IEP compliance

    Trauma Informed Practices

Certification

Massachusetts Professional Educator License in School Psychology (Prek-Grade 12)

Affiliations

  • National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
  • Massachusetts School Psychologists Association (MSPA)

Parent Presentations

Seisen International School, Tokyo, Japan:

  • Student Safeguarding, 04/2018
  • How to Foster a Strong Connection and Build Resilience During the "Tween" Years, 02/2019
  • Building Emotional Intelligence and Resilience in the Early Elementary Years, 02/2019

Software

Google Workspace

Zoom

Timeline

School Psychologist

McCarthy-Towne Elementary School
08.2019 - Current

School Counselor

Seisen International School
08.2015 - 06.2019

School Psychologist

City of Amesbury
08.2012 - 06.2015

School Psychologist

Rochester School Department
08.2010 - 06.2012

C.A.S. - School Psychology

The College of Saint Rose
08.2007 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Education

The College of Saint Rose
08.2007 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology

University of Connecticut
08.2000 - 05.2004

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