Resume

• 2008

  PhD

  Dissertation titled \"The Examination of the School Psychology Multicultural Competence Scale\"

  School Psychology

  Local Student Co-Chair

  2012 NASP Convention; \nPresident

  Temple Association of School Psychologists (2009-2011); \nMember

  APAGS Convention Committee (2009-2011); \nStudent Coordinator

  Temple University School Psychology Conference (2008-2011)

  Temple University

  MEd

  School Psychology

  Temple University

• 2006

  MS

  Counseling

  Student and Alumni Counseling Association

  Maryland Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development

  The Johns Hopkins University

• 1998

  BA

  Psychology

  Black History Month Programmer\nDelta Sigma Theta Sorority

  Inc.\nStudents of Caribbean Ancestry

  Brown University

• 1994

  Dominican Academy

• National Association of School Psychologists

  APAGS Liaison to the Board of Educational Affairs

  American Psychological Association

  Member

  Leadership Development Committee

  National Association of School Psychologists

  Member

  Convention Committee

  American Psychological Association of Graduate Students

  Member

  Board Of Directors

  National Association of School Psychologists

  Member

  Board of Educational Affairs

  American Psychological Association

  Consultation

  Technology Needs Analysis

  CBT

  Psychoeducational Assessment

  Grant Writing

  Individual and Group Counseling

  Organizational Leadership

  Psychoeducational

  Research

  Socio-Emotional Assessment

  Learning Disabilities

  Professional and Legislative Advocacy

  Group Therapy

  Program Development

  Autism Spectrum Disorders

  Psychological Assessment

  Treatment

  Interventions

  Psychology

  Clinical Research

  The Importance of Mentorship for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Graduate Students

  The Importance of Mentorship for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Graduate Students

  Carving Pathways to Leadership: An Introduction to the NASP Leadership Development Committee

  This study reports on the initial development and examination of the School Psychology Multicultural Competence Scale (SPMCS)

  a 45-item self-report measure for evaluating school psychologists’ multicultural competence in the primary domains of school psychology practice (i.e.

  assessment

  consultation

  intervention). A sample of 312 school psychology graduate students was recruited by outreach to school psychology training programs and email listservs to complete the SPMCS and a questionnaire about previous multicultural/diversity coursework and practicum with culturally and linguistically diverse clients. The results from principal axis factoring indicated that 28 of the 45 SPMCS items contributed to a four-factor solution with subscales identified as cultural skills

  cultural knowledge

  cultural appreciation

  and cultural awareness. Internal consistency for each subscale was moderate to high. Overall

  completion of multicultural/diversity courses and completion of practicum with culturally and linguistically diverse clients were associated with higher self-reported scores of multicultural competence. The SPMCS can potentially be used as one component to evaluate the extent to which training programs develop the multicultural competence of their trainees. Additionally

  these findings provide additional insight into the conceptualization of multicultural competence.

  Development and Initial Examination of the School Psychology Multicultural Competence Scale

  Evaluating Multicultural Competence in School Psychology

  Celeste

  Boston Financial Data Services

  Howard University

  National Cathedral School

  The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

  Providence Summerbridge at the Wheeler School

  Johns Hopkins University - Center for Talented Youth

  The Groden Center

  Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

  Beauvoir

  the National Cathedral Elementary School

  Baltimore Lab School

  Demonstrated excellent customer service when meeting the needs of callers seeking information on an insurance company class action suit\nPrepared and organized legal documents related to the case

  Boston Financial Data Services

  Associate Professor of School Psychology / Program Coordinator

  Howard University

  Office Manager

  Assisted the site director in working with the host institution to accommodate the day-to-day needs of the program\nOversaw bookkeeping for the petty cash fund and maintained records of all supplies and services purchased during the summer program using Quicken budgeting software\nMaintained and updated the student database\nTrained and supervised the general assistants

  Johns Hopkins University - Center for Talented Youth

  Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

  Baltimore

  MD

  Conducted neuropsychological assessments for clinically impaired patients served in the outpatient clinics

  inpatient psychiatric unit

  and child/adolescent day hospital program and develop recommendations based on assessment findings; Conducted pre-surgery psychological assessments for children who are candidates for cochlear implants; Provided behavioral consultation to the psychiatry residents and milieu staff and lead therapy groups for patients in the child/adolescent day hospital program; Provided individual therapy and behavioral parent management training to outpatients with primary concerns of ADHD

  ODD

  and mood disorders; Treated patients in the Pediatric OCD and Tic Disorders Clinic using exposure and response prevention (ERP) and habit reversal training (HRT); Collaborated with other health professionals (i.e.

  psychiatrists

  social workers

  occupational therapists

  nurses) as a part of a multidisciplinary clinical team

  Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow - Dept of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  Designed and implemented lesson plans to teach pre-algebraic concepts to incoming eighth grade students\nWorked with students' families to best serve the needs of their children\nServed as an active and positive role model for students in the program

  Providence Summerbridge at the Wheeler School

  Treatment Coordinator

  •\tProvided direct instruction to developmentally disabled students following the daily schedule

  including instruction across various units and at community sites\n•\tGave input in developing student goals

  instructional strategies

  and behavioral interventions

  The Groden Center

  Practicum Student - Center for the Management of ADHD

  Participated in diagnostic evaluations through the administration of standardized intellectual and academic achievement tests

  including the WIAT-II

  WIAT-III

  WASI

  WPPSI-III

  WISC-IV

  VMI

  and CTOPP

  to children ages 4 to 16; Prepared statements of behavioral observations to be used in the psychological report; Collaborated with the lead clinician in interpretation of assessment findings; Conducted diagnostic testing and interviewing to screen potential participants for ongoing research studies; Participated in and presented at weekly research seminars

  The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

  Research Assistant - Center for the Management of ADHD

  Conducted observations of student behavior as well as teacher/student interactions using structured observation systems to examine the influence of multiple psychosocial treatment on elementary school students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Collaborated with the developmental pediatricians to manage the medication trial portion of the study; Assisted the clinical coordinator in the scheduling of family intake evaluations

  student observations

  and participant medical appointments

  The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

  Howard University

  Washington

  DC

  Assistant Professor of School Psychology / Program Coordinator

  Provided individual and group counseling to students identified with a learning disability

  cognitive impairment

  autism spectrum disorder and/or emotional disturbance to address the behavioral and socio-emotional goals outlined in students' individualized education plans (IEPs); Provided consultation to teachers to develop appropriate interventions for use in classroom settings; Conducted cognitive

  behavioral

  and socio-emotional assessments and develop recommendations based on assessment findings; Created professional development modules and trainings; Collaborated with other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary related services team

  Predoctoral Psychology Intern

  Baltimore

  Maryland Area

  Baltimore Lab School

  Served on the Lower School admission committee evaluating applications and determining criteria for admittance into the school; Arranged applicant visits and participated in presentations to visiting families and group interviews with students; Handled a large amount of detail work involving publications

  correspondence

  applications

  recommendations

  and transcripts; Compiled and analyzed current and historical admission data to identify trends that would aid in the development and refinement of the school’s admission process; Tracked Admission Office budget

  processing all invoices; Collaborated with the Business Office to complete all enrollment and contract documentation for new and current students; \tVisited other schools

  attended school fairs

  promoted the school

  and assisted with the planning and implementation of open houses

  National Cathedral School

  Associate Teacher

  •\tProvided for an engaging elementary school environment conducive to student success\n•\tPrepared and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons across an integrated curriculum\n•\tWorked in conjunction with the Directing Teacher to prepare and implement lesson plans for both large and small group academic work\n•\tActively participated in the assessment and evaluation of students’ work\n•\tServed as grade representative to the science curriculum committee\n•\tCollected social observation information to be used in the school admission process

  Beauvoir

  the National Cathedral Elementary School

  Maryland Psychological Association

  Member - Early Career Psychologists Committee

  National Association of School Psychologists

  American Psychological Association

  Member

  Early Career Psychologist Committee

  DC Psychological Association

  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

  Inc.

  Financial Secretary - Federal City Alumnae

  Maryland School Psychologists' Association

  Executive Vice President

  Greater Baltimore Leadership Association - The Young Professionals Affiliate of the Greater Baltimore Urban League

  APA Division 2 - Society for the Teaching of Psychology

  Honorable Mention - Outstanding Syllabus Award

  Howard University - Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning