Sappho Luter
Chicago
Summary
Accomplished School Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor with a proven track record at Chicago Public Schools CPS, adept in functional behavior assessments and fostering positive behavior supports. Leveraged solutions-focused approach to enhance academic and mental health outcomes, achieving significant reductions in crisis interventions. Certified professional committed to ethical practices and continuous professional development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2004 - Current
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
Mental Health Counselor
ERIC House
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
Education
School Psychology
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL08-2023
Skills
- Positive behavior supports
- Functional behavior assessments
- Academic intervention strategies
- Solutions-focused
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Response to intervention
- National Certification
Accomplishments
- Supervised School Psychology practicum students and interns
- Acted a a mentee to newly hired school psychologist
- Lead psychologist from 2018-2021
- Facilitated counseling groups for students to address issues such as depression, grief, and anger
Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor – Mental Health First Aid USA.
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
ERIC House
01.2011 - 09.2012
School Psychologist
Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2004 - Current
School Psychology
Loyola University of Chicago
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