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- 1. Isabella Politano 310 W. 52nd St., New York, NY, 10019 (305) 609-3101 izzypolitano@gmail.com EDUCATION 2015-Present APA-accredited and NASP-approved School-Clinical Child Psychology Program Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY 2010-2014 BA, Psychology University of Miami, Coral Gables FL Major in Psychology, Minor in Management Magna Cum Laude Awards and Honors Dickinson Scholarship Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Provosts Honor Roll National Society of Collegiate Scholars Golden Key International Honors Society Member LANGUAGES: Spanish (fluent) RELATED EXPERIENCE: Aug 2014 - Child Mind Institute, ADHD & DBD Division June 2015 Non-Profit Foundation & Clinical Practice New York, NY Primary Supervisor: David Anderson, PhD Setting: Outpatient clinic Specialized populations: Children and adolescents Responsibilities: - Assisted in data collection and input from current PCIT and PMT participants - Participated in weekly teams meetings - Generated literature review on Disruptive Behavior Disorders with Comorbid Callous/ Unemotional Traits and their Developmental Consequences - CDI and PDI skills in PCIT (Parent-Child Interactive Therapy) - Provided child care during therapy session Specialized Training: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, PCIT Feb 2014 - Switchboard of Miami, Crisis Text Line Division Sept 2014 Suicide Helpline Miami, FL Director of Training: Demian Laudisio & Diana Flores Setting: On-line Specialized populations: Adolescents Responsibilities: - Counseled and provided support for Switchboards CTL (Crisis Text Line) clients - Intervened in high stress situations when necessary and applicable Specialized Training: ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Jan 2014 - Mindful Kids Miami May 2014 Non-Profit Organization Coral Gables, FL Primary Supervisor: Kim Davies Setting: School Specialized populations: Children and Teachers Responsibilities: - Assisted in data collection and input from MKM programs surveys
- 2. - Tracked logs for a collaborative research study with the University of Miami - Served as a teaching assistant for mindfulness program for elementary school aged children - Participated in professional workshop presentations for elementary school teachers - Revamped and promoted MKM social media sites - Provided general administrative support - Acted as secretary or the MKM Event Planning Committee Specialized Training: Mindfulness training PRACTICA: January Psychoeducational Assessment May 2016 Supervisor: Esther Stavrou, Ph.D. and Nicholas Nacarri, Ph.D. - Will be exposed to a range of assessment procedures employed with children and adults from varying backgrounds - Will administer, score, and interpret three comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations (see appendix) to three separate individuals (one adult, two children) - Will write and present three integrated psychoeducational testing reports - Will continue Clinical Interview practice January Appraisal of Personality May 2016 Supervisor: Craig Kordick, Ph.D. - Will administer, score, and interpret 6-9 Rorschach tests to children, adolescents, and adults - Will utilize Exners scoring system - Will write 2-3 comprehensive report based on the results of the Rorschach administration August Cognitive Assessment Dec 2015 Supervisor: Melanie J. Wadkins, Ph.D. - Administered, scored, and interpreted assessment instruments (see appendix) - Wrote and presented seven psychological testing reports - Acquired basic skills in interviewing and observation of behavior - Introduced to the Clinical Interview TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS: Nov 2015 Admissions, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Feb 2016 Responsibilities: - Administrative support (opening, sorting, filing and organizing admissions mail and supplemental application materials in applicant folders) - Answering applicant student/program related inquiries via email, phone, or in person - Meeting with applicants on program interview days RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Oct 2015 Research Assistant, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Clinical May 2016 Participated in Dr. Anna Van Meters study to validate the PBiRDS (Pediatric Bipolar and Related Disorders Scale). Will receive training in the administration of the MINI (a structured interview). Will be collecting data from families seeking mental health treatment for their child and aiding them in the completion of the PBiRDS and other assessment measures (see appendix). January Research Assistant, University of Miami, Department of Psychology April 2012 Participated in Dr. Daryl Greenfields Head Start Readiness Lab. Evaluated childrens academic level with different customized testing scales at Head Start Centers in Miami-Dade. Utilized SPSS to enter collected data.
- 3. September Research Assistant, University of Miami, Department of Psychology Dec 2011 Participated in Dr. Craig Markers Anxiety Lab, which focused on Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Researched specific topics on anxiety, OCD, and disgust for an upcoming study and wrote literature reviews. Interacted and ran participants in the study for adults previously diagnosed with SAD or GAD. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE: Summer 07, Gulf Group Holdings Acquisitions & Applications, INC, Miami, FL, Intern 08, 12, 13 - Updated and maintained sale data using custom proprietary software - Researched and provided valuations for potential foreclosure and tax certificate auction properties for purchase - Participated in auction bidding for foreclosure and tax certificate sales January YMCA, Barcelona, Catalonia Spain, Volunteer April 2013 Tutored elementary school aged Catalan and Spanish speaking children (some with learning disabilities) in Math and English June Baby Starts, Waterways, Aventura, FL, Community Service Aug 2007 Volunteered as a teachers assistant and engaged the babies in learning activities and playtime July Jumpstart, Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Community Service Aug 2006 Volunteered as a teachers assistant to first grade children PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Student Affiliate, American Psychological Association Division 16: School Psychology Division 53: Society for Child and Adolescent Psychology Student Affiliate, National Association of School Psychologists Psi Chi - The International Honor Society of Psychology
- 4. Appendix Tests Learned and Administered by June 2016 - ABAS-3 - BASC - Bender II Developmental Test of Visual Motor Integration (VMI) - Clinical interviewing - DAS-II - KABC-II - MINI - PBiRDS - PGBI-10M - RCMAS - Risk & Resilience - Rorschach Inkblot Test - SB5 - Thematic Apperception Test - UNIT - Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales - WAIS-IV - WIAT-III - WISC-V - W-J-IV ach - W-J-IV cog - WPPSI-IV - WRAT 油