Academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success is the pinnacle for a child’s development. At some point in a child’s life, one or more of these developmental milestones may become derailed. Therefore, it is my passion and professional and ethical experience to support youth and families in getting these aspects of life back on track. With 17 years of diverse experience working in public school districts, licensed to work with early childhood youth to adolescents in 12th grade, I have gained professional knowledge and awareness on how to address trauma, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, gender identity, etc. My role is collaborative in nature with educators, parents, and other professionals to provide a supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home, school, and the community for this delicate population.
My training emphasized preparation in mental health and educational interventions, child development, learning, behavior, motivation, curriculum and instruction, assessment, consultation, collaboration, school law, and systems.
Work with students
Increase achievement by assessing for current learning and providing recommendations to improve learning
Provide counseling and mentoring for students struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems
Work with students and their families
Identify/address learning and behavioral problems that interfere with school success
Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
Enhance home-school collaboration
Make referrals/help coordinate community support services
Work with teachers/staff
Through Educational Support Teams, help identify/resolve academic and behavioral barriers to learning
Help with planning of academic and behavioral interventions
Help create positive classroom environments
Provide input with progress monitoring systems
Provide suggestions for effective individualized instruction
Work with administrators
Collect and analyze data related to school improvement, student outcomes, and accountability requirements
Promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students
I have been trained on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions, the Zones of Regulation curriculum, Love and Logic strategies, Social Communication Emotional Regulation and Transactional Supports (SCERTS), Second Step Curriculum, and more.
If I may support or assist you, please contact me via telephone or email. You can find my contact information under the Medical Psychology Associates practice.
All the best,
Brooke Justinger
B.A. Psychology, M.S. School Psychology, Ed.S. Educational Specialist
