Dissertation (2009) Two Forms of Curriculum-Based Measurement: An Examination of Predictive Validity and Teacher Acceptability

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1 Bridget S. Sweeney University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research Nationally Certified School Psychologist (January 2008) Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist (August 2007) New Jersey Certified School Psychologist (November 2007) EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology, May 2009 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA APA & NASP accredited program Masters of Education in School Psychology, December 2004 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Minor: Spanish, May 2003 DeSALES UNIVERSITY, Center Valley, PA Graduated Magna Cum Laude RESEARCH Dissertation (2009) Two Forms of Curriculum-Based Measurement: An Examination of Predictive Validity and Teacher Acceptability PRESENTATIONS Connell, J. E., Sweeney, B., & Hintze, J. (February, 2009). Revisiting Fuchs et al: The validity of mathematics applications assessments. Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference Clancy, J., Rebuck, P., & Sweeney, B. (April, 2001). The Effect of Music, Self- Efficacy, and Gender on Cognitive Performance. Presented at the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges Psychology Conference 2001.

2 Sweeney, Bridget 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Medicine Center for Mental Health Policy and Service University of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, PA (August, 2011 Present) School-wide Positive Behavioral and Intervention Supports including: o Systems focused change school and district discipline policy o Developing and implementing school-wide PBIS o Classroom management consultation o Small groups social skills consultation and implementation o Functional behavioral assessment, intervention development and implementation and transfer of capacity to district staff Response to intervention including: o Universal screenings of grades 1-4 in reading fluency and comprehension, math fluency and applied problems o Skills level analysis for at-risk populations o Progress monitoring of tiered interventions o Consultative support to instructional staff on the RtI process Autistic support including: o Consulting with local education agencies on the use of autism interventions o Participating in autism assessment and diagnosis in the Children s Hospital of Philadelphia s Center for Autism Research (CAR) clinic Research support including: o Development of an NIH early career grant (K-grant) o Participation in ongoing NIH and IES funded evaluations and/or grant writing for future evaluations

3 Sweeney, Bridget 3 Director, Father Brisson Center for Academic Excellence Father Judge High School: Philadelphia, PA (September, 2008 August, 2011) Development of a inclusive academic program for students with learning challenges Participation in various fundraising efforts to further progress of program Determination of student participants with collaborative team Professional development opportunities to encourage faculty collaboration Development of space used as Father Brisson Center available to all students in the school Creation and distribution of marketing tools Expansion of program through Open Houses, High School nights, and personal communications Development of study skills and strategies curriculum for high school students Provide explicit instruction to students in various study skills and time management strategies Designed and planned for various field trips and guest speakers to further illustrate the need for and use of study skills strategies Creation of education plans for individual students Interpretation of psychoeducational evaluations Consultation with teachers about instructional and behavioral classroom concerns Provision of services to young men in grades 9 12 Class-wide instruction in study skills and strategies ranging from organization of materials to various notetaking strategies Personal counseling through acquisition and use of various study skills and strategies identified for individual student Tutoring of content materials on an as-needed basis Active participant in various committees throughout the school Member of Academic Council and Administrative team Academic representative to the Student Services Team Member of Student Assistance Program (SAP) Teacher Liaison Committee Focus Group Supervision of certified teachers within the program and during service period in the center Management of undergraduate and graduate level education and psychology student volunteers Formation of research collaborations with local colleges to further develop and analyze effectiveness of program for student participants Drexel University Chestnut Hill College

4 Sweeney, Bridget 4 Certified School Psychologist Elwyn Nonpublic School Program: Philadelphia, PA (September, 2007 August, 2008) Provide psychological services to specific schools including psychological examination, consultation with teaching staff, consultation with parents, and report writing Serve as the school psychologist on various multidisciplinary Student Support teams at various nonpublic schools in West and Southwest Philadelphia Complete psychoeducational evaluations both individually and as a member of a student support team Member of the Crisis Response Team Administered curriculum-based assessments (DIBELS) with kindergarten and first grade students. With a multi-disciplinary team, developed a curriculum-based assessment system for math in second and third grade classrooms. Currently leading the preliminary run of math progress monitoring program being used in thirty-four classrooms with over seven hundred students that provides valuable information about a student s progress in basic math computation fluency and math applications knowledge. Attended various professional development programs, including 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child Consultant for the Elwyn Nonpublic School Program (June 2007) Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to develop a progress monitoring system in the area of basic math skills to be used with the entire classroom Created a spreadsheet companion to determine a student s Correct Digits per Minute and to graph the information to illustrate a student s progress through the year and compare the student s progress to that of classmates

5 Sweeney, Bridget 5 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Adjunct Professor, Neumann University Master of Science in Education: Instructional Leadership Program Fall I, 2010 Introduction to Exceptionalities (EDU 525) Spring I, 2011 Managing Instructional and Behavioral Components in Special Education and Included Settings (EDU 568) Spring II, 2011 Assessment and Intervention (EDU 545) Fall, 2011 Introduction to Exceptionalities (EDU 525) Adjunct Professor, Chestnut Hill College School of Continuing and Professional Studies Spring II, 2011 Educational Psychology (PS 202) Professional Development Lecturer Archdiocese of Philadelphia (Archbishop Wood High School) Living with a Learning Disability (November, 2010) INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE School Psychology Intern Elwyn Nonpublic School Program: Philadelphia, PA (September, 2006 June, 2007) All aspects of school psychological services: psychological examination, report writing, consultation with teaching staff, and consultation with parents Experience working with children with emotional disturbance, language disorders, learning disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, neurological impairment, and mental retardation. Served as the school psychologist on various multidisciplinary Student Support teams to assess and consult concerning students at various nonpublic schools in West and Southwest Philadelphia Completed psychoeducational evaluations both individually and as a member of a student support team Administered curriculum-based assessments (DIBELS) with kindergarten and first grade students Member of the Crisis Response Team Attended various professional development programs, including Response to Intervention and Psychosocial Interventions for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

6 Sweeney, Bridget 6 WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate Extern Temple University Office of Parking Services: Philadelphia, PA (October 2003 August 2006 and July 2007 August 2007) Achieved proficiency in many computer programs such as the McGann System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Front Page Managed and organized all department website information Responsible for maintaining monthly budget forms Entrusted with sustaining order among paperwork of newest applicants for parking privileges Developed expansive customer service skills by dealing with physically present customers, those on the phone, and via and assisting with any problems that may exist as well as answer any questions that may arise PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Delegate to the International Boys School Coalition Conference (2010) Delta Delta Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society National Association of School Psychologists (Full Member) Pennsylvania Association of School Psychologists Temple Association of School Psychologists ACADEMIC HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS Irwin Hyman Student Travel Award (2009) Gundaker Grant from the Rotary Club (2006) Stanley J. Orzechowski Memorial Award from Athletic Department of DeSales University (2003) Presidential Medal of Overall Excellence from DeSales University (2003) Raymond Holland Leadership Award (2001) Who s Who Among American College Students ( )