Theresa McMahon
Main Line Therapy Solutions
Point Lookout,NY
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PSYCHOLOGIST
3 Years 3 Months- Conduct comprehensive evaluations for neurodiverse individuals with potential Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and learning differences (such as Dyslexia).
- Provide evidence-based treatment including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (with exposure and response prevention), dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
- Utilize eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy and somatic therapy to treat acute and complex trauma effectively..
PSYCHOLOGIST
4 Years- Conduct neuropsychological and clinical evaluations for school-aged individuals with learning, attentional, and anxiety disorders.
- Specialized in working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, as well as executive function and learning differences.
- Delivered in-person and telehealth therapy using cognitive behavior frameworks.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST, GRADES 1-12
6 Years 11 Months- Conducted comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations for students ages 5–18, using diverse measures.
- Analyzed AIMSweb data to assist teachers in setting goals and tracking student progress during weekly meetings.
- Planned and implemented social-emotional learning classes for grades 1-5 to support students with learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN
9 Months- Conducted psychoeducational evaluations for students with diverse disabilities, ensuring accurate assessments.
- Evaluated early intervention program children for school-aged service eligibility, facilitating smoother support transitions.
- Assessed learning profiles for Gifted and Talented Program eligibility, enhancing student placement strategies.
LOWER SCHOOL SUMMER COORDINATOR
3 Years 8 Months- Led team of teachers in AIM Summer Enrichment Program, ensuring high-quality instruction and fostering student engagement.
- Developed and implemented student programming that increased retention and supported academic growth during summer months.
- Advised parents on child’s learning profile, facilitating smooth transitions to new schools after summer.
3RD GRADE LEAD TEACHER, 4TH GRADE LEAD TEACHER
6 Years 10 Months- Developed curriculum aligned with Common Core Standards to enhance multi-sensory learning experiences for students.
- Assessed student progress, wrote detailed reports, and created Individualized Education Programs.
- Implemented behavioral interventions and modified classroom environments to support social-emotional needs.
Education
Doctorate in Psychology
Educational Specialist in School Psychology
Master of Education
Bachelor of Arts
Certification
- Licensed Psychologist (Pennsylvania and New York)
- School Psychology Certification (Pennsylvania)
- Eating Disorder Training Certificate
- Somatic Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Practitioner
- Pennsylvania Instructional II Certification, Elementary Education K-6
- Pennsylvania Private School Certification, Learning Disabilities
RESEARCH
McMahon, Theresa C., "The Impact of Psychostimulants on the Executive Capacities of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder" (2019). PCOM Psychology Dissertations. 477.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Current Trends In ADHD Treatment with Dr. David Danish, MD (January 2024)
- Understanding and Managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment (November 2023)
- The Four Modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (October 2023)
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition Clinical Training (December 2022)
- The Children's and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety - Recognizing and Helping Children with Anxiety in the School Setting (2017)
- Using Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies to Treat Perfectionism Across the Anxiety Disorders (2017)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Daniel W. Smith PhD - The National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center, Medical University of South Carolina (2017)
- Research to Practice Symposiums at AIM Academy - Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Differentiated Language and Literacy Instruction for English Learners (2015) - Dr. Julia Washington, Growth of Language and Literacy in Low-Income African American First through Fifth Graders (2015)
- Peg Dawson, Smart but Scattered: Executive Dysfunction at Home and at School (2014)
- Dr. Melissa Farrall, Linking Reading Assessment and Instruction (2014)
- Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, Screening, Diagnosing, and Progress Monitoring Fluency (2014)
- Dr. William Stixrud, Neuropsychological Assessment of Learning Disorders (2012)
- Dr. Daniel Berch, Why is Math so Hard for Some Children (2012)
- Dr. Steve Graham, Evidence-Based Practices in Writing (2012)
- Pennsylvania Branch of the International Dyslexia Association Conference (2010, 2014)
- International Dyslexia Association Conference (2009)
Timeline
PSYCHOLOGIST
Theresa McMahon LLC
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
PSYCHOLOGIST
Main Line Therapy Solutions
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN
Willow Hill Elementary
09.2017 - 06.2018Read More
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST, GRADES 1-12
AIM Academy
07.2016 - 06.2023Read More
LOWER SCHOOL SUMMER COORDINATOR
AIM Academy
12.2013 - 08.2017Read More
3RD GRADE LEAD TEACHER, 4TH GRADE LEAD TEACHER
AIM Academy
08.2009 - 06.2016Read More
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Education
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Educational Specialist in School Psychology
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctorate in Psychology
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