Kayla Kushner

Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for students including administration/scoring and interpretation of psychoeducational tests Conduct individual counseling to develop social skills, coping strategies, and life skills Developed threat assessment process as part of a team per New Jersey mandates and created system to monitor intervention plans

School Psychologist - Paulsboro Public School District - Paulsboro, NJ

(2021-09)

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for students including administration/scoring and interpretation of psychoeducational tests
• Conduct individual counseling to develop social skills, coping strategies, and life skills
• Developed threat assessment process as part of a team per New Jersey mandates and created system to monitor intervention plans
• Participate in staff, MTSS/I&RS, and IEP meetings
• Case Manage Pre-K – 12th grades
• Develop transition plans with (DVRS) Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Consult and collaborate with staff and BCBA in development of meaningful Behavior Intervention Plans
• Mentor students as part of our Junior High Mentorship Program to ensure they have a trusted adult who checks in, follows up, and helps them develop better academic and social skills
• Participated on the ASP (Annual School Planning) committee to work with state representatives and meet state-level requirements as a school
• Coach the high school field hockey team through compassionate leadership, community partnership, and opportunity creation
• Assist with additional school duties such as selling tickets at athletic events, chaperoning field trips, detention coverage, etc.

School Psychologist (Practicum & Internship) - Swedesboro-Woolwich School District - Woolwich, NJ

(2018-01 - 2021-09)

• Emergency Certified during Internship too ensure a seamless transition into the role
• Conducted individual and small group counselling to children per their IEP, with presenting problems including externalizing disorder, internalizing disorder, interpersonal, and academic difficulties
• Executed all other standard school psychologist duties as described above

Educational Specialist: School Psychology, Post-MA Certificate - School Psychology - Rowan University (2020-05)

Master of Arts - School Psychology - Rowan University (2018-05)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Fine Arts - Rowan University (2016-05)