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Ursula Abbott Connolly

King of Prussia,PA

Summary

Compassionate School Psychologist with expertise in delivering psychological and educational support to students. Proficient in conducting psycho-educational assessments and developing targeted intervention strategies. Experienced in counseling students facing emotional and behavioral challenges while fostering collaboration among educators, families, and school staff to enhance learning environments.

Work History

School Psychology Internship

CORA Services
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Functioned as a school psychologist in four non-public grade schools, administering assessments, crafting reports, delivering parent feedback, and leading administrative meetings.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services across multiple agencies serving students with special needs.
  • Developed crisis intervention plans for students in need of urgent mental health support.
  • Coordinated referrals for community resources such as mental health providers or tutoring programs when needed.
  • Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
  • Provided consultation services to school staff regarding effective strategies for addressing student behaviors in the classroom setting.

School Psychology Practicum Student

The Woodlynde School
Strafford, PA
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with Dr. Jay Tarnoff to support students with diverse learning needs.
  • Conducted behavioral observations and assessments, developing tailored intervention plans.
  • Participated in grade-level team meetings to discuss student progress and concerns.
  • Engaged in counseling and social-emotional planning for students needing immediate assistance.
  • Attended meetings with teachers, parents, and support personnel regarding high-concern students.
  • Delivered consultation to teachers on behavior intervention plans and support strategies.

School Psychology Practicum

Philadelphia School District
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Russell Beyers Charter School
  • Under the supervision of Dr. James Connell, conducted curriculum-based measures for assessment in math and reading with appropriate interventions.
  • Conducted Structured and unstructured classroom observations for K-4th Grade.

Actor

Abrams Artist Agency
New York, NY
01.2000 - 01.2020
  • Engaged in television and film industry for over twenty years as stage and screen actor, voice-over artist, and producer.

Education

Educational Specialist - School Psychology

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
06-2025

Bachelor Fine Arts -

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01.1998

Skills

  • Behavioral assessments
  • Parent consultation
  • Child development
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Educational advocacy
  • Client relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving

Quote

Those who can read see twice as well.
Menander

Affiliations

· Multisensory Reading Instruction; PAF Part 1 The Windward Institute

· University of Michigan Science of Success Certification

· CITI Program Research Certification

· INCLUDE NYC Special Education Parent Member Training Certification

· Member ARISE coalition / Advocates for Children of NY

· Founding Member Community Education Council District 3 Special Education

· Member Dyslexia Plus Task Force NYC

· Member Drexel Student Council for Exceptional Children

Timeline

School Psychology Internship

CORA Services
08.2024 - Current

School Psychology Practicum Student

The Woodlynde School
08.2023 - 05.2024

School Psychology Practicum

Philadelphia School District
10.2022 - 06.2023

Actor

Abrams Artist Agency
01.2000 - 01.2020

Educational Specialist - School Psychology

Drexel University

Bachelor Fine Arts -

Pennsylvania State University

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