Curriculum Vitae — Gregory Naylor, PhD

Curriculum Vitae

Gregory Naylor, PhD

greg@drgregphd.com

Education

Ph.D. in School Psychology from Temple University 9/2008 – 8/2013

B.A. in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University 9/2002 – 8/2006

Professional Experience:

School Psychologist, The Delaware County Intermediate Unit, Aug. 2013-present

Supervisor: Tracey Wolf, M.Ed.

Responsibilities

· Psychoedcational assessments of students ages 5-21, with a range of disabilities, educational and cultural backgrounds

· Consulting with teachers regarding classroom management, differentiated instruction, functional behavior assessment, and inclusion of students with disabilities

· Preparing Evaluation and Reevaluation reports establishing students’ eligibility for special education services

· Leading meetings aimed at establishing service plans for students with Disabilities within non public schools

· Facilitating communication and service delivery between schools and local Behavioral Health providers

· Creating instructional materials and plans for students based on assessment data

· Monitoring student progress along educational and academic goals

· Providing staff development trainings to teachers and other educational professionals.

Internship Experience:

School Psychology Intern, The Delaware County Intermediate Unit, Aug. 2012-present

Supervisors: Dr. Susan Howard, Phd, Dr. James Wolf, PsyD.

Responsibilities

· Psychoedcational assessments of students ages 5-21, with a range of disabilities, educational and cultural backgrounds

· Worked with teachers in Emotional Support, Learning Support, Life Skills and Multiple Disabilities Support classrooms

· Consulted with teachers regarding classroom management, differentiated instruction, functional behavior assessment, and inclusion of students with disabilities

· Prepared Evaluation and Reevaluation reports establishing students’ eligibility for special education services

· Created instructional materials and plans for students based on assessment data

· Provided individual instruction to students with disabilities needing behavioral support

· Monitored student progress along educational and academic goals

Practicum Experience:

School Psychology Practicum, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Sept. 2011- May 2012

Supervisor: Dr. John M. Berna, PhD, School Psychologist

Responsibilities

· Conducting individual counseling sessions with adolescent students under a cognitive behavioral model.

· Conducting Psychoeducational Evaluations.

· Preparing integrated reports including recommendations for individualized instruction and accommodations and support in college.

Clinician, Temple University Psychoeducational Clinic Sept. 2010- May 2011

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Supervisor: Patricia Feuerstein, PhD, Clinic Supervisor & Bucks County Intermediate Unit Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

· Evaluated intelligence and other areas of cognitive abilities.

o Tests administered include Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV), Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition (KABC-II) and the Woodcock-Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities and the NEPSY-II.

· Performed comprehensive diagnostic and psychoeducational evaluations of children with presenting concerns including Autism spectrum diagnoses, ADHD and learning disabilities.

· Prepared treatment and educational recommendations and presented these to families.

Academic and Behavioral Consultant, School District of Philadelphia

Sept. 2010- May 2011

Supervisor:

Erin Rotheram-Fuller, PhD

Responsibilities:

· Prepared behavior support plans for individual students with disabilities including Autism.

· Developed and supported classroom behavioral interventions.

· Developed treatment integrity and fidelity measures.

· Utilized data based decision making tools including analysis of behavioral observations and reports

Youth Counselor and Mentor, Philadelphia School District, Sept. 2009 – May 2011

Temple University School Psychology, Philadelphia, PA

Supervisor:

Erin Rotheram-Fuller, PhD

Responsibilities:

· Developed treatment plans and goals with groups and individual students and adolescents.

· Ran pscyhoeducational and counseling groups within a Cognitive Behavioral-Therapy framework.

“Incredible Years” Children’s Group Leader Oct. 2008 – May 2009

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Supervisor:

Jean Boyer PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychological Studies in Education

Responsibilities:

· Group leader for a weekly child focused group (aged 6 to 8 years) following the empirically validated “Incredible Years” curriculum program.

· Prepared materials for use in the presentations.

· Prepared behavior support plans to manage large groups of diverse children.

Academic Intervention Sept. 2008- May 2009

The Philadelphia Public Schools

Supervisor:

James Connell, PhD, BCBA-D, Assistant Professor, Temple University School Psychology.

Responsibilities

· With other graduate students, conduct universal screening of academic skills at local elementary schools.

· Identify students for additional intervention based on the results of curriculum based measurement and criterion based skills analysis.

· Selected and implemented evidence-based interventions for reading and math

· Conducted Progress Monitoring and prepared intervention reports.

Graduate Assistant and ExternExperience

Program Evaluation Extern Aug, 2011 – Aug 2012

Temple University Health Education Awareness Resource Team, Division of Student Affairs, Philadelphia, PA.

Supervisor:

Kimberly Chestnut PhD, Program Coordinator

Responsibilities:

· Research evidence-based programs and interventions to promote healthy behaviors on campus including contact with parents, increasing AIDS testing and increasing use of on-campus fitness facilities.

· Lead the creation of measurable goals and objectives for programs and special events.

· Develop intervention plans using both pre-post test and quasi-experimental group comparisons.

· Develop instruments including surveys and usage tracking protocols to determine the effectiveness of current program.

· Provide support to other offices within the division of student affairs regarding program evaluation and research practices.

Graduate Tutor, Temple Football Oct. 2009 – May 2011

Temple University Athletics, Philadelphia, PA

Supervisor:

Rebekah Gingras, Senior Athletic Academic Advisor

Responsibilities:

· Supporting Temple football players in the development of their writing abilities through one on one instruction.

· Providing supplemental instruction to small groups of player in areas such as formal grammar, research and relevant historical figures.

· Developed a series of informational handouts on topics related to college level reading and writing.

Writing Tutor March 2009 – May 2011

Temple University Writing Center, Philadelphia, PA

Supervisor:

Dr. Lori Salem PhD, Director of the Temple University Writing Center

Responsibilities:

· Evaluation of student writing, and development of strategic interventions to improve academic writing skills.

· Experience working with students from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including non-native English speakers.

· Support students in long term development of personal statements, graduate level reports and other major projects.

Research Assistant Sept. 2008 – Aug. 2012

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Supervisor:

Erin Rotheram-Fuller PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychological Studies in Education

Responsibilities:

· Participate in ongoing research meetings on the implementation and evaluation of a behavior management program at a local elementary school

· Student and teacher data collection and data entry experience (including use of excel and SPSS).

· Plan and evaluate interventions to help improve academic performance and study skills among children.

· Administer NEPSY-II Social Perception Batteries, Expressive Vocabulary Tests, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Tests and other cognitive assessments to children.

· Enter data from these administrations and aid in the interpretation and application of their results to the larger body of data on children’s friendships gathered from the

same school.

· Prepare and revise papers and reports for publication and submission to Temple’s Institutional Review Board.

· Design and write posters and papers for presentation at multiple conferences.

Other Professional Experience

Tutor in Reading (Seasonal) June 2010 - Aug. 2010, May 2011- Aug. 2011, May 2012 – Aug. 2012

Lindamood-Bell Learning Process, Bryn Mawr, PA

Supervisor: Lindsay LaRiviere, Learning Center Director

Responsibilities:

· Worked with students to develop basic and advanced literacy skills using research- based interventions.

· Documented student progress and behavior.

· Applying behavior management techniques and interpersonal persuasion to assure that adequate time on task was maintained by all students.

Mental Health Technician May 2008 – March 2009

Brook Glenn Behavioral Hospital, Fort Washington, PA

Supervisor:

Joel Somers, Mental Health Technician Supervisor

Responsibilities:

· Directed adolescent, adult and child mental health inpatients through daily activities.

· Responded to patient crises using verbal de-escalation or nonviolent physical intervention, as appropriate.

· Documentation of patient progress on multidisciplinary treatment goals developed by patients’ physician, therapist, and nursing staff

· Assured the completion of nightly rounds and vital sign checks on dual diagnosed (mentally ill and chemically dependent) patients going through withdrawal

Transitional Case Manager Feb. 2008- Aug. 2008

Central Montgomery MH/MR Center, Norristown, PA.

Supervisor:

Elise Savignano, Child and Transitional Case Management Supervisor

Responsibilities:

· Supported clients (aged 16-22 years) with various mental health diagnoses to obtain employment, education, medical care and other services toward independent living.

· Communicated with provider agencies, insurance companies and schools to meet the needs of all clients.

· Facilitated appropriate communication between clients and provider agencies.

· Supported clients and their families in times of emotional distress, financial hardship, or other acute need.

· Educated clients and their families as to their rights under disability and special education law

Behavior Management Specialist Oct. 2007 – Nov. 2007

Conemaugh Health System, Johnstown, PA

Supervisor:

Jeffrey Parker PhD, Faculty, University of Alabama Psychology Department

Responsibilities:

· Trained volunteers from The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in behavioral management techniques to lead psycho-educational interventions for middle school children.

· Helped lead day long assemblies and discussions in support of the implementation of the Olweus Anti-Bulling program at five rural and urban middle schools.

· Supervised, evaluated and provided feedback on the performance of student volunteers.

Mental Health Technician Sept. 2007 – Oct. 2007

Foundations Behavioral Health Doylestown, PA.

Supervisor:

Diane Kinney MSW, Program Director, Foundations Residential Treatment Facility

Responsibilities:

· Directed adolescent mental health inpatients through daily activities.

· Provided emotional and educational support, as well as life skills training to adolescents in a residential treatment setting.

· Coordinated with teachers and other educational professionals to manage the environment within the school for residential patients.

· Participated in crisis intervention using verbal de-escalation or nonviolent physical interventions, as appropriate.

· Documented patient progress through multidisciplinary treatment goals developed by patients’ physician, therapist, and nursing staff.

Mental Health Technician Sept. 2006- Aug. 2007

The Meadows Psychiatric Centre, Centre Hall, PA.

Supervisors:

Michelle Stroud MSN, Director of Nursing

Dr. John Erikson PhD, Director of Psychology

Responsibilities:

· Directed adolescent, adult and child mental health inpatients through daily therapeutic activities.

· Led psycho-educational groups on coping skills for emotional and anger outbursts, social skills, awareness of emotions and other topics related to mental health.

· Participated in the development of patients’ daily programming, in coordination with nursing and therapy personnel.

· Participated in crisis intervention using verbal de-escalation or nonviolent physical intervention, as appropriate.

· Documentation of patient progress through multidisciplinary treatment goals developed by patients’ physician, therapist, and nursing staff.

Peer Tutor in Writing Sept. 2003 – Aug. 2006

University Learning Centre, University Park, PA.

Supervisor:

Jon Olson PhD, Director of the Centre for Excellence in Writing

Responsibilities:

· Evaluation of student writing, and development of strategic interventions to improve academic writing skills.

· Experience working with students from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including non-native English speakers.

· Developed instructional handouts.

Volunteer For Community Outreach Oct. 2003 – Aug. 2006

Penn State Department of Psychology, Penn State University, University Park, PA.

Supervisor:

Jeffrey Parker PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Penn State.

Responsibilities:

· Developed and led day-long workshops for middle school children on peer relations, bullying and conflict resolution.

· Provided emotional support and economic guidance and supervised light physical labor among Native American children and young adults on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lame Deer Montana in cooperation with the “American Indian Housing Initiative” through Penn State’s Department of Architecture.

· Developed new elements for outreach activities.

Volunteer Counselor and Trainer Sept. 2004 – Apr. 2007

Community Help Centre, State College, PA.

Supervisor:

Leanne Lutton, Program Coordinator

Responsibilities:

· Provided short term counseling to clients in emotional crisis.

· Assisted low income clients in accessing necessary organizational and governmental financial support programs.

· Conducted counselor training in crisis counseling methods.

Research Assistant Sept. 2004 – Jan. 2005

Penn State Department of Psychology, Penn State University, University Park, PA.

Supervisor:

Thane Erickson PhD, Graduate student in Clinical Psychology, Current Professor at Seattle Pacific University

Responsibilities:

· Participated in the development of a research questionnaire on the rigidity of self-image and interpersonal interaction.

· Data collection and literature review experience.

Presentations

Naylor, G. (2015, July) Understanding Evaluation and Assessment. Presentation in West Chester University Counselor Education Program, West Chester, PA.

Naylor, G. (2013, November) The Role of the School Psychologist in Nonpublic Schools. Paper presented at Lansdowne Friends School Professional Development Meeting, Lansdowne, PA.

Naylor, G. (2012, November) Smart Wellness: Evidence Based Approaches to Your Health and Professional Practice. Paper presented at meeting of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, Morton, PA.

Naylor, G. (2012, March). The Executive Functions of Rejected Children in an Urban Elementary School. Paper presented at the Conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia, PA.

Naylor, G. (2012, March). The Social Speech of Children With Autism in and Inclusion Classroom: An Exploratory Analysis of Social Relevant Features. Poster Presented at the Conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia, PA.

Tarnoff, J. & Naylor, G. (2012, March). A Skeptical Review of Autism Treatments and Beliefs. Paper to be presented at the Conference of the National Association of School Psychologists.

Naylor, G. Rotheram-Fuller, E. & Fiorello, C. (2010, March). NEPSY-II Affect Recognition Shows No Bias Against African-American Children. Poster, presented at the Conference of The National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago IL.

Naylor, G. (2005, Oct.). Tutoring Like a Reptile (Without the Biting). Presented at the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing, Minneapolis MN.

Naylor, G. (2004, Oct.). Applying Principles of Humanistic Psychotherapy to Peer Tutoring. Presented at the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing, Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ.

Gyekis, J., Miskis, L., Naylor, G. (2003, Oct.). Creating Community in the Writing Center. Presented at the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing, Hershey, PA.