Heather Lynn Gershman

11 Munroe Street, Apt. E

Northampton, MA 01060
gershmanh@hotmail.com
(203) 257-2215
Education
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Master of Education in Psychology
License: School Guidance Counselor, PreK-8, 5-12
Passed MA Literacy and Communication Tests for Educator Licensure

May 2015

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

May 2007

Dean College, Franklin, MA

Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies

May 2003

Guidance Experience
Kiley Middle School, Springfield MA
Practicum/Americorps

Nov 2014-Present

Led one-on-one academic and social and emotional counseling in a diverse urban
middle school
Organized and led small group instruction services geared toward the fulfillment of
educational goals and objectives
Modified learning objectives in accordance to childrens educational abilities
Provided transitional interventions including the impact of grades, attendance, and
behavior in preparation toward high school readiness
Aided adolescents in becoming additionally motivated, show increased self-esteem,
and gain educational and social skill sets as a result of one-on-one mentorship and
educational support
Developed and delivered standard based classroom and group lesson
Completed classroom observation of individual students to inform Functional
Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Participated in IEP, 504, BIP, and STAT (Student Teacher Assistant Team)
Contacted parents of truant students to identify issues and lower truancy rates
Maintained caseload of students to be counseled weekly or bi-weekly as mandated
by Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Provided ongoing de-escalation and conflict resolution to students
Attended Professional Developments
Implemented school-wide PBIS
Collaborated with special education and inclusion classrooms to meet students
needs

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Used SWIS data to identify behaviors during specific setting and time periods of the
school day allowing staff to shape school-wide environments to maximize
studentss academic and social achievments

Hampshire Regional High School, Westhampton, MA

Pre-Practicum

Spring 2013

Participated in guidance meetings

Collected, analyzed, and computed freshman student data
Engaged students with college readiness through websites such as College Board
and individual school websites as part of an in school program
Observed 504 and Individualized Education Program meetings
Led alternative lunch group with small group of students
Guided students in the computerized course selection process for the
following year

Additional Experiences
Hampshire Regional YMCA, Northampton, MA
Childcare Provider

Worked with children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 10-years-old

Provided a safe, warm, and nurturing environment for all children
Collaborated with co-workers on creating age-appropriate activities for a wide
range of children
Aided children in completion of homework assignments
Developed strong relationships with families based on daily routines of students
Enforced discipline and structure in a child-friendly environment
Communicated with teachers and administration about concerns with students in the
program
Organized check-ins with students who were high risk
Created behavior plans for students

The Unquowa School, Fairfield, CT

Teaching Assistant

July 2008-January-2015

September-2007-June-2008

Performed reading and math assessments

Developed and implemented assignments for Social Studies segments
ssisted head teacher in daily lessons and activities
Facilitated small enrichment and extra help groups for students
Attended 504 and IEP meetings
Schedules and participated in parent teacher conferences
Communicated with parents daily on students day-to-day performance