Corey Wharton, M.A.
Braintree
Summary
An experienced, flexible, and reliable professional entering a career in School Psychology eager to help students of all ability levels excel.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
South Shore Educational Collaborative
08.2019 - Current
- Support children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Smith-Magenis syndrome, autism, Down-Syndrome and other related disorders in a school setting.
- Support children with trauma and social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Work one-on-one in a classroom setting, observe behavior, collecte data, measure students' independent success and report results to behavior analysts.
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Director of Student Diversity Assistant
William James College
09.2023 - Current
- Organize services for William James College students to promote community and social justice.
Dean of Students Office Assistant
William James College
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked closely with the Dean of Students to establish a positive, welcoming, and safe school culture.
Education
C.A.G.S. - School Psychology
William James College
Newton, MA06.2024
Master of Arts - Professional Psychology
William James College
Newton, MA06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA05.2019
School Psychology Experience
School Psychology Intern , 09/2023 - 06/2024
Beaver Brook Elementary School, Abington, MA
- Provided individual and group counseling to students with diverse needs and measured their progress through written goals and benchmarks.
- Provided regular consultation to teachers and administrators.
- Created and implemented intervention plans.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and presented findings.
- Participated on the Crisis and Behavior Team.
- Participated on the Mental Health Team.
School Psychology Practicum Student , 09/2022 - 06/2023
Broad Meadows Middle School, Quincy, MA
- Provided individual counseling for adolescents with autism and anxiety.
- Provided group counseling, which focused on social skill development, anxiety management, and anger.
- Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and presented findings.
- Provided ongoing consultation to teachers.
School Psychology Practicum Student , 09/2021 - 05/2022
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School, Wellesley Hills, MA
- Participated in my own continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Co-led social skills groups.
- Conducted psychoeducational evaluations.
- Facilitated therapeutic child-led play sessions of young children with school adjustment difficulties.
Certification
- Safety Care Training , December 2023
- CPR Certification , July 2023
- Praxis (School Psychologist) , June 2023
- Welle (Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention Training) , September 2019, August 2020, July 2022, July 2023
- Alice Active Shooter Training , September 2020, September 2022
- MTEL Communication and Literacy Subtest , December 2021
Awards
Mental Health Service Professional Stipend Recipient , 2023-2024
- Provides funding to support and demonstrate innovate partnerships to train school-based mental health service providers for employment in schools and local educational agencies.
Volunteer Work
- William James College Student Ambassador , Newton, MA. May 2022-May 2024
- William James College Interview Day , Newton, MA. February 2022, February 2023.
- William James College Orientation , Newton, MA. August 2022.
- William James College Incoming and Admitted Students Day , Newton, MA. May 2022, July 2022.
Timeline
Director of Student Diversity Assistant
William James College
09.2023 - Current
Dean of Students Office Assistant
William James College
10.2022 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional
South Shore Educational Collaborative
08.2019 - Current
C.A.G.S. - School Psychology
William James College
Master of Arts - Professional Psychology
William James College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Massachusetts Boston
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