CHANDRA C. BROWN
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dedicated and culturally competent school psychologist with 15 years of experience in school-based and clinical settings. Passionate about supporting the academic, social-emotional, and environmental health of diverse students from underserved populations. Experienced in providing comprehensive services across various educational settings, including infant/toddler programs, pre-K-12, and alternative education. Skilled in utilizing creative and responsive therapy techniques, conducting psycho-educational evaluations, and implementing evidence-based best practices. Proficient in family systems, behavioral assessment, consultation, intervention, multi-tiered supports, crisis response, training and supervision, as well as data collection and analysis. Strong emphasis on early intervention and prevention to mitigate negative outcomes. Actively engaged in community involvement to foster student advocacy and maximize parent engagement in the education process. Recognized for ethical practice and consistently rated as 'Highly Effective' based on comprehensive evaluation quality, school impact, and service delivery metrics by DCPS.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychologist
District of Columbia Public Schools
06.2018 - Current
- Provide comprehensive psychological services to diverse pre-K through 5th grade scholars at Title 1 Elementary School.
- Behavior Emotional Support and Communication (BES), Communication Education Support (CES) Self- Contained Programs, and Montessori included in setting.
- Complete initial, re-evaluation, and triennial assessments to determine special education eligibility and aid in educational planning.
- Offer data-driven recommendations for IEP development using assessment findings.
- Co-facilitate Tier 2 group therapy session using evidence-based interventions.
- Serve as Mental Health Coordinator and streamlining mental/behavioral health referrals on a bi-weekly basis.
- Collaborate with school MTSS Lead and Community Based Organizations (Department of Behavioral Health, Wendt Center, Catholic Charities, All Walks of Life) to coordinate provision of appropriate services for students and their family
- Train future psychologists in conducting assessments and providing direct services as Internship Supervisor.
- Participate as core member of various school-based multi-disciplinary teams to provide expertise in psychological, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional intervention, data analysis, and assessment
- Collaborate with leadership and administration in development, analysis, and implementation of school-wide PBIS and trauma- informed systems
- Perform mental health assessments, individual crisis response, and peer mediation in response to student need
- Provide recommendation to parents, teachers, and school leaders regarding next steps and follow-up
- Collaborate with school leaders, teachers, and social worker within Mental Health Team, Response to Intervention (RTI) Team, 504 Committee, Manifestation Determination Review (MDR), Special Education Team, and IEP Team to develop effective educational plans to improve student outcomes
- Provide crisis response support to district schools experiencing acute stressors following traumatic event
- Provide training and Psychoeducation based on identified staff needs such as: ADHD, Autism, positive behavioral interventions, trauma responsive teaching, and data collection
- Collaborate wirh leadership and teachers to foster Whole Child Wellness within a vigorous curriculum
- Cofacilitate quarterly monthly staff wellness events as opportunities for school employees to learn about selfcare, work-life balance, etc
- Facilitate psychoeducational workshops for parents and families, increasing understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
- Expand professional knowledge by attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of psychology.
- Foster a positive work environment by actively participating in meetings, offering constructive feedback, and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
School Psychologist
DC Preparatory Public Charter School
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided high quality therapeutic and behavioral support services within team-centered charter school serving Pre-school through eighth grade
- Served across two campuses with a caseload of over 25 students to develop creative evidence-based individual treatment plans responsive to student needs
- Therapeutic goals were based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), parent input, and global functioning
- Facilitated small group therapy targeting students with ADHD, mood disorders, and those on the Autism Spectrum
- Groups met twice weekly and utilized a solution-focused and/or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to support social-emotion IEP goals
- Weekly communication regarding progress was sent to teachers and parents to foster communication across settings
- Completed comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations to aid in educational planning and special education eligibility determination
- Evaluations consisted of targeted battery to assess cognitive, academic, social-emotional, adaptive, and/or executive functioning across settings as indicated by referral question
- Communicated assessment results and recommendations to team in an accessible manner while ensuring parent understanding and informed consent
- Provided push-in social-emotional and behavioral supports within the classroom setting to promote generalization of skills, model interventions for teachers, assess fidelity, and assist in data collection
- Developed and modified Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS) based on Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) to aid consultation
- Serve as active member of the Student Support Team (SST), responsible for utilizing data to screen and monitor students for social-emotional and academic difficulties
- Provided ongoing consultation and data analysis to teachers, administrators, and staff regarding implementing evidence-based practices for addressing social-emotional, academic, and adaptive difficulties through the SST process
- Participating member of IEP team to aid in development and modification of student plans
- Supported strong academic environment and positive school culture via live coaching of teachers and collaborating with special education coordinators and principals
- Contributed to increasing systems capacity by developing a sequence of professional development presentations to support over 70 staff in working with a diverse cross-section of student needs
Certified School Psychologist
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Provided comprehensive psychological services within pre-school settings including assessing the cognitive, social-emotional, and adaptive functioning of children (ages two- five) suspected of having a disability via interdisciplinary arena style format or within three-week diagnostic classroom
- Performed comprehensive assessment alongside Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist in arena style format
- Children ranged from ages 6 months to five-years-old suspected of Developmental Delay and a range of other disabilities
- Fulfilled role of school psychologist within diverse, Title One, elementary school environment
- Completed psycho-educational evaluations integrating cognitive, academic, behavioral, social, and emotional data
- Reported results including recommendations for maximizing student functioning and IEP goal development to multi-disciplinary team
- Provided comprehensive psychological services within alternative education setting including de-escalation during acute stressors, crisis management, and assessment for risk of violence or suicide using standardized protocols
- Provided written and oral reports detailing safety plan and risk analysis
- Conducted follow-up interviews to assess additional risk and therapeutic progress
- Population consisted of middle and high school students with emotional disabilities or externalizing behaviors who have been unsuccessful in traditional school settings
- Successfully transitioned students from alternative education into less restrictive settings following effective counseling and behavioral interventions
- Provided therapy and psychological services using evidence-based modalities (e.g., Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy) as outlined in IEP
- Monitored effectiveness using classroom level data
- Facilitated various targeted, small group counseling sessions for students with identified need
- Areas of emphasis included prosocial skills, impulse control, coping with grief or loss, improving executive functioning, etc
- Collaborated with school staff in identifying students in need of additional supports via consultation, observation, and data analysis
- Provided consultative services to staff on the use of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to improve class climate and student-teacher relationships
- Consulted with teachers regarding class-wide and individual student practices
- Developed, modeled, and monitored behavioral and academic interventions
- Evaluated effectiveness based on student and school data
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to inform development of Behavior Intervention Plans, model interventions for teachers, and coach regarding intervention fidelity
- Facilitated teacher and staff trainings to increase system-level effectiveness based on need or request
- Trained and supervised pre-doctoral interns in the administration and interpretation of standardized assessments, effective and ethical practices in working with preschool and alternative education populations, and development of interventions and recommendations
- Collaborated with outside service providers (psychiatrists, therapists, social workers) to facilitate cross setting interventions and programming
- Engaged in continuing education and professional development to maintain best practices in provision of ethical psychological services and supporting system-level growth
Advanced Practicum Student
Private Practice- Watkinsville, GA
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided comprehensive psychological services within private practice setting
- Clients were comprised of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, mood disorders, and externalizing behaviors
- Conducted multi-factored psychoeducational assessments of school-age children
- Wrote integrated reports including interpretations of findings and recommendations
- Facilitated individual psychotherapy using evidence- based interventions (e.g., Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy)
- Provided Parent Management Training to improve parent-child interactions and restore overall functioning of family system
Graduate Teacher/ Instructor of Record
The University of Georgia
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Instructed “Exploring Teaching and Learning,” an undergraduate psychology course designed to prepare future educators and administrators
- Designed lesson plans, developed and presented interactive lectures and instructional materials
- Provided opportunities for authentic learning, modeled effective teaching practices, evaluated student progress
Advanced Practicum Student
Madison County Public Schools, GA
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Facilitated Response to Intervention (RTI) progress monitoring and data collection including curriculum based measurement as member of Student Response Team
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
- Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations of school-age children and disseminated results to Special Education Committee
- Facilitated small-group counseling and behavioral management for students diagnosed with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Co-facilitated district-wide training for professional development
Graduate Clinician
University of GA School Psychology Assessment Clinic
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Performed comprehensive psychological evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults including clinical interviews, administration and interpretation of cognitive, academic, and social-emotional measures
- Provided feedback to parents and stakeholders
- Recognized for exemplary written reports and communication of findings
Education
Doctor Of Philosophy - Educational Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2013
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Xavier University of LA
New Orleans, LA12.2007
Skills
- Emotional awareness
- Analytical thinking
- Psychological assessment
- Behavior analysis
- Multicultural competence
- Consultations
- Mental health assessment
- Crisis management
Certification
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP Cert. #44053) District of Columbia Certified School Psychologist
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
Affiliations
National Association of School Psychologists
Timeline
Psychologist
District of Columbia Public Schools
06.2018 - Current
School Psychologist
DC Preparatory Public Charter School
07.2017 - 06.2018
Certified School Psychologist
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
07.2012 - 12.2016
Advanced Practicum Student
Private Practice- Watkinsville, GA
05.2011 - 06.2012
Graduate Teacher/ Instructor of Record
The University of Georgia
08.2010 - 05.2012
Advanced Practicum Student
Madison County Public Schools, GA
08.2010 - 05.2011
Graduate Clinician
University of GA School Psychology Assessment Clinic
07.2009 - 08.2010
Doctor Of Philosophy - Educational Psychology
University of Georgia
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Xavier University of LA
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