About Me
My years of experience working both within public school systems and in the private practice setting has well prepared me to identify important information needed by your child’s school team and/or pediatrician to determine the underlying reason for learning, emotional or behavioral challenges. I have worked with students in the PreK - college-age range over the last 13 years of my career in a variety of diverse settings. I will work with you to help achieve the best outcome for your child’s unique needs to guide intervention planning and decision-making following an assessment.
I am passionate about empowering students to understand their learning profile in order to advocate for themselves ultimately.
In part, I am drawn from my experience of teaching a "success" course to college students who learned the skills to develop a growth mindset and the tools necessary to become lifelong learners. Similarly, the results and recommendations of a psycho-educational assessment are meant to provide a positive impact long after the assessment process.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my two baby boys and husband, who make my work more meaningful. I also enjoy running and spending time outdoors.
My Professional & Educational Experience
2016 & 2019 - Current
Served as a School Psychologist in various bay area school districts. I have been in my current school district over the past 4 years. Became a Licensed Educational Psychologist& began working in private practice
2016
Certified by the American Board of School Neuropsychology (ABSNP) as a School Neuropsychologist
2014 - 2015
Taught community college class called “Success 101,” which focused on the importance of a growth mindset and how to become a lifelong learner.
2013 - 2016
Worked in East Newark Public Schools in New Jersey. During my time here, I developed the "Ambassador Program,” which was an after school reading mentorship program. The outcome of this program led tutors to gain an increased sense of purpose, while the tutee’s benefited from mentorship and improved reading levels.
2016
Fordham University
Double Masters in School Psychology
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
2014 - 2017
Volunteered with Make A Wish Foundation
2012
Volunteered with New York Center for Children with children who were victims of child abuse
2008 - 2013
Worked in the pharmaceutical industry in project management of clinical trials, but realized this career path was not my passion.