2007-2015 Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) -
Rutgers University
*APA Accredited
Degree Conferred: Doctorate of Psychology, January 2015
Scholarships: Michael Harasimik Scholarship, 2008-2009 & 2009-2010
Elizabeth M. Boggs Interdisciplinary Fellow, 2008-2009
Dissertation: Using Critical Incident Interviews to Determine Strategies Used to Gain
Acceptance of Play-Based Trauma Intervention
1998-2001 Temple University
Degree Conferred: Masters in Science for Education, Spring 2001
Major Area: Behavior Analysis
Thesis: The Effects of Font Characteristics and Screen Format on Comprehension in
Computer-Based Learning
1985-1990 Rutgers University
Degree Conferred: Bachelor of Arts, Spring 1990
Major Area: Psychology
Honors:
2018-Present NJ Practicing Psychologist, License #35SI00596200
2012-Present NJ School Psychologist, Certification #861722
2014-2015 Montana Montana School Psychologist, License #142346
In-Progress EMDR, successfully finished Level 1 and Level 2 training
2006-2013 Board Certified Behavior Analyst
2011-2014 Certified Preschool Playmaker
2016-Present Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
2012-2014
2016-Present Member, NJ Psychological Association (NJPA)
2011-2012
2016 Member, American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)
2012-2013
20106-2008 Member, Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA)
1998-1999
1999-2008 Member, Delaware Valley Association for Behavior Analysis (DVABA)
2001 Vice President of Membership, New Jersey Chapter of Internatiuonal Society for Performance
Improvement (NJ-ISPI)
2000-2001 Member, New Jersey Chapter of International Society for Performance Improvement (NJ-ISPI)
2018-2019 Piscataway Public Schools, Piscataway, NJ
*Employed as a contract employee through Therapy Source
(1) Arbor Intermediate School
*Behaviorist
-Observation, quantitative behavior reports, working with system to address antecedent
variables
*Counselor
-Lunch groups for psychosocial and emotional development
-Individual sessions for emotional and psychological support
-Classroom-level engagement, as needed
-Conflict resolution
(2) Grandview Elementary School
*Behaviorist
-Lunch groups for emotional/behavioral challenges
-Individual CBT counseling, as indicated in IEPs
-Conflict Resolution
2016-2017 Rutgers University - Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
(1) The Couples Clinic (Postdoctoral rotation)
*Coordinator & Therapist
-Intensive training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
(2) The Anxiety Clinic (Postdoctoral rotation)
*Therapist
-Co-led IOF/IEF support group
-Individual therapy for Veterans and civilians
-utilized CBT, mindfulness, and EMDR methodologies for anxiety, complicated grief, & PTSD
(3) The Haven (Postdoctoral rotation)
*Supervisor for clinical interns
*Therapist
-Individual therapy for children and adolescents
-utilized CBT, mindfulness, and EM<DR methodologies for variety of presentations
-Group therapy
-co-led boys' group for young men who have histories of violence
-co-led girls' group who were at risk for dating abuse
2016-2017 Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ
*Therapist
-Individual therapy for music students at world famous choir college
-Utilized CBT, mindfulness, and EMDR to treat perfectionism, anxiety, and deeper-level issues
that effected functioning and performance
2015-2016 Center for Applied Psychology (CAP), Rutgers University
-Assisted the Director of CAP with back end data construction, management, and analysis
-Assisted Foster Care Program administrative processes and data management
2014-2015 Evergreen School District #50 (Kalispell, MT)
*School Psychologist
-Conducted cognitive, nonverbal IQ, psychoeducational, social/emotional, personality, and
adaptive functioning assessments to provide full understanding of school performance and
behavioral difficulties
-Developed IEP and 504 goals and accommodations as part of interdisciplinary team
-Trained staff in applied behavior analytic concepts and practices
2013-2014 Montana Academy, Therapeutic Boarding School
*Psychology Pre-Doctoral Intern
-Individual and group therapy with adolescents
-Part of Interdisciplinary team
-Conducted projective, personality, and cognitive assessments
-Conducted structured addiction screenings
2012-2013 The World Trade Center Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program (UMDNJ-RWJMS)
*Psychology Extern
-Engaged in interdisciplinary support for patients
-Conducted psychiatric intakes
-Administered structured psychological assessments
-Diagnosed psychiatric disturbances
-Referred to participating providers for ongoing care
-Coordinated community-based care, as needed
2011-2012 Group Therapy Practicum
*Practicum Student
-Led time-limited process groups for high school girls experiencing interpersonal and
relationship difficulties
-Participated in weekly supervision and process-based supervision group, focusing on group
psychotherapy processes, group stages, and identifying and processing parallel processes
2012-2013 Haven Program - Piscataway Public Schools
*Psychology Extern
-Led individual and group therapy
-Conducted family therapy
-Co-facilitated after-school program for at-risk middle school participants
-Consulted with guidance counselors, case managers, teachers, administrators, and other
service providers
2009-2010
2011-2012 GSAPP Psychological Clinic
*Pre-Doctoral Staff Clinician - Assessment Practicum
-Cognitive testing
-Educational Achievement Testing
-ADHD evaluations for adolescents, young adults, and adults
2007-2012 GSSPP Psychological Clinic
*Pre-Doctoral Staff Clinician - Individual Therapy Practicum
-Individual therapy for adults and children
2007-2010 Somerville School District
*Psychology Extern
-Conducted social skills groups in elementary school
-Led 8-week stress management group for middle school students
-Individual in-school therapy, child and adolescent
-Conducted psychoeducational assessment, eligibility determination for IEPs
-IEP development
2007-2008 The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center, UMDNJ
*Interdisciplinary Trainee & Research Assistant
-Developed training materials for functional behavioral assessment
-Wrote literature reviews on Positive BehaviorSupport, resiliency and protective factors
-Developed and conducted staff trainings
*Consultation - Macro to micro levelsning practices
*Consultation - Macro to micro levels
-Developed and conducted training for professional community (with Linda Meter, Ed.D.,
MPA, BCBA-D, CPT)
*Consultation: A look at the future
-Interviewed parents, administrators, and people with disabilities for muiltiple
perspectives on inclusion practices.
-Surveyed state laws for components of behavior analysis and positive behavior for
developmental disabilities in state codes for all 50 states
2006-2007 Autism NJ
*Coordinator of Professional Services
-Presented educational lectures and training sessions for professionals, parents, and
community members across the state of NJ
-Assisted with coordination of annual autism conference
-Developed materials for new projects with outside agencies
*NJ State Police
-Outlining critical information for First Responders for Autism to help
insure maximum safety
*Nurses.com
-Developed online course about autism for Nursing CEUs
2004-2006 Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center (DDDC), Rutgers University
* Project Coordinator
-Awarded Distinguished Service Award (2004, 2005)
-Coordinated projects for undergraduate research students
-Developed and coordinated research in functional analysis
-Assisted in ongoing research projects, including the following:
*Functional analysis - comparison of traditional 10-minute analog model with
naturalistic classroom model
*Behavior fluency of component skills in adult population as key component of
generalization for composite skills
*Used the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) as an assessment tool for
development of verbal operants in youths with autism
-Co-facilitated support group for siblings of children with autism
-Conducted and scored Developmental Play Assessments (DPA)
-Conducted and scored ADOS assessments
-Served as Teaching Assistant for undergrad course
1997-1998 Autism NJ
* In-Home Behavioral Consultant
-Trained parents to develop and implement behavioral interventions and/or behavior
reduction
1996-1999 Center for Innovative Family Achievements (CIFA)
*Program Consultant / Vocational Skills Trainer
-Developed and implemented treatment plans for skill acquisition and behavior reduction
-Streamlined group home program and administrative infrastructure for greater
organization and efficiency
-Developed group home programming and systemic organization to function 100%
proactively
-Trained and supervised staff and managers
1992-1993 Bless U Day Care Center, Saint Peter's Medical Center
*Lead Teacher/Supervisor
-Developed lesson plans for toddlers
-Evaluated toddlers' readiness to move to next level class
-Built alliances with parents for consistent care across settings
-Supervised assistant teachers and college students
1990-1992 Bless U Day Care Center, Saint Peter's Medical Center
*Head Teacher/Assistant Teacher/Nurse's Aide
-Developed lesson plans for toddlers
-Evaluated toddlers' readiness to move to next level class
-Built cooperative relationships with parents to give consistent care across settings
-Supervised assistant teachers and college students
1989-1990 Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), UMDNJ
*Volunteer
-Fostered relationships with patients on Adolescent Brief Treatment Unit
-Facilitated role-play exercises
-Observed family and group therapy sessions
1988-1989 "The Club," UMDNJ (Affiliate of The Fountain House)
*Volunteer, Undergraduate Field Work
-Awarded Most Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
-Provided daily living structure for five schizophrenic residents in independent living
home
-Helped and organized all residents to re-paint their kitchen, wash windows, and
clean/organize their entire house
1988-1989 Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)
*Residential Counselor
-Implemented behavioral interventions and recorded data
-Initiated and organized community outings
-Provided hands-on care-giving of personal needs
Larue, R. H., Lenard, K., Weiss, M. J., Bamond, M., Palmieri, M., & Kelly, M. E. (2010). Comparison of traditional
and trial-based methodologies for conducting functional analyses. Research in Developmental Disabilities,
31, 480-487.
Meyer, L., & Lenard, K. (2008). Consultation: A look to the future. Symposium presented at the Annual
Convention of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Persons in Supported Employment,
Somerset, NJ.
Palmieri, M. M., Lenard, K., Fiske, K., Welterlin, A., Antinoro, D., Fischer, D. J., LaRue, R. H., & Harris, S. L.
(2006). Classroom-based functional analysis: A model for assessing challenging behaviors within the classroom
environment. I.C. Anderson (Chair), Expanding Applications of Behavior Analysis in Schools Symposium
presented at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
Palmierie, M., Lenard, K., Fiske, K., & Larue, R. (2006). Component analysis of variables maintaining automatically
reinforced self-injurious behavior. Poster presented at 32nd Annual Convention at the Association for
Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
Martins, M., Lenard, K., & Delmolino, L. (2006). Evaluating the development of the verbal operants using ADOS in
children with autism following one year of comprehensive behavioral intervention. Poster presented at 32nd
Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy,
Washington DC.
Delmolino, L., & Lenard, K. (2005). Direct measurement of social behavior: Sensitivity and relationship to other
measures. S. L. Harris (Chair) Assessing Social Behavior of Preschoolers with Autism in Natural Settings.
Symposium presented at 31st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis.
Palmieri, M., Antinoro, D., Fischer, D., Lenard, K., LaRue, R. H., & Harris, S. L. (2004). Classroom-based functional
analysis: A model for assessing challenging behaviors within the classroom environment. Poster presented at 38th
Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.
LaRue, R. H., Fischer, D., Amntinoro, D., Welterlin, A., Fiske, K., Lenard, K., & Fernandez, K. (2004). Treatment analyusis of self-injurious behavior maintained by restricted access to preferred items: The integration of functional communication training and picture exchange communication systems. Poster presented at 38th Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.
Lenard, K., & Zumas, B. (2012). Overview of The Haven. Presented a the Piscataway Board of Education for
Special Education Parents Association, Piscataway, NJ.
Lenard, K. (April, 2012). Prolonged exposure treatment in children. Presented at Behavior Therapy Associates,
Somerville, NJ.
Lenard, K., Karger, M., & Gober, S. (November, 2010). When grief and trauma intersect: There effects and treatment
of trauma during the grief process. Presented at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional
Psychology (GSAPP, Rutgers University), Piscataway, NJ.
Herman, E., & Lenard, K. (November, 2010). Autism and social skills: Neurology and behavior. Presented for
professional training day for Piscataway school district staff, Piscataway, NJ.
Lenard, K. (May, 2008). Consultations: Macro to micro levels. Presented to the staff at The Elizabeth M. Boggs
Center for Developmental Disabilities, New Brunswick, NJ.
Lenard, K. (April, 2008). Empirically-supported training practices. Presented to the staff at The Elizabeth M. Boggs
Center for Developmental Disabilities, New Brunswick, NJ.
Lenard, K., & Meyer, L. (March, 2008). Consultation: A look to the future - Cultivating employment successes.
Presented at annual conference for Association for Persons in Supported Employment, Piscataway, NJ.
Lenard, K. (October, 2007). Overview of autism. Presented at annual conference held at New Lisbon
Development Center, New Lisbon, NJ.
Lenard, K. (September, 2007). Overview of autism. Presented for staff at Family Support Services of NMJ,
Manasquan, NJ.
Lenard, K. (June, 2007). Overview of autism spectrum disorders and effective teaching techniques. Presented for staff
at Partners for Kids and Families, Burlington County, NJ.
Lenard, K. (May, 2007). Overview of autism. Presented for staff of Kiddie Academy, Marlboro, NJ.
Lenard, K. (May 2007). Siblings of children with autism. Presented to parents of children with autism at Joseph
Capella School, West Windsor, NJ.
Lenard, K. (April 2007). Verbal behavior for individuals with autism. Presented to speech-language professionals
working in the Pemberton School District, Pemberton, NJ.
Lenard, K. (April, 2007). Overview of autism. Presented to the general public at the Jackson Library, Jackson, NJ.
Lenard, K. (April, 2007). Overview of COSAC. Presented to general public at Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ.
Lenard, K. (April, 2007). Overview of autism and Asperger's syndrome. Presented to staff of Mahwah High School,
Mahwah, NJ.
Lenard, K. (April, 2007). Autism: Myths, realities, and new insights. Presented to the staff of Mahwah High School,
Mahwah, NJ.
Lenard, K. (April, 2007(). Autism and the family. Presented to teh staff of Mahwah High School, Mahwah, NJ
Lenard, K. (April, 2007). ABA and challenging behaviors. Presented to the staff of Mahwah High School, Mahwah,
NJ.
Lenard, K. (April, 2007). Autism: Myths, realities and new insights. Presented to the staff off Woodbridge P.A.C.E.,
Woodbridge, NJ.
Lenard, K. (March, 2007). Teaching strategies and behavioral challenges. Presented to the staff of Easter Seals of
Rio Grande, Rio Grande, NJ.
Lenard, K. (February, 2007). Overview of Asperger's syndrome and effective teaching techniques. Presented to the
staff of Bloomfield School District, Bloomfield, NJ.
Lenard, K. (February, 2007). Preference assessment and discrete trial instruction. Presented to staff of NJ Regional
Day School, Newark, NJ.
Lenard, K. (January, 2007). Motivation and social skills from an applied behavior analytic perspective. Presented to
the staff of Pemberton Schjool District, Pemberton, NJ.
Lenard, K. (January, 2007(). Overview of autism. Presented to the staff of Greenwich Township School System,
Greenwich, NJ.
Lenard, K. (December, 2006). Teaching strategies and behavioral challenges. Presented to the staff of NJ Division
of Developmental Disabilities - Lower Centeral Region, Trenton, NJ.
Lenard, K. (December, 2006). Overview of autism. Presented to the general public at Parsippany Library,
Parsippany, NJ.
Lenard, K. (November, 2006). Overview of Asperger's syndrome and effective teaching techniques. kPresented tothe
staff of Waterford School District, Waterford, NJ.
Lenard, K. (October, 2006). Overview of autism,. Presented to the staff of ARC Bright Beginnings, Hamilton, NJ.
Lenard, K. (October, 2006). Autism and ABA overview. Presented to Community Personnel Services, Chattam, NJ.
Lenard, K. (2006). Review of:
Feinberg, A. B., Dunn, E. K., & Pace, G. M. (2005). Effects of immediate feedback on implementation of
behavior support plans. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 205-219.
Autism Special Interest Newsletter
Delmolino, L., & Lenard, K. (2006). Review of:
Sallows, G. A., & Graupner, T. D. (2005). Intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism: Four
year outcome and predictors., American Journal on Mental Retardation, 110, 417-438.
Autism Special Interest Newsletter, 24 (3), 9-10.
Welterlin, A., & Lenard, K. (2005). Review of:
Rivers, J.W., & Stoneman, Z (2003). Sibling relationships when a child has autism: Marital stress and
support coping. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 33, 383-394.
Autism Special Interest Newsletter, 21 (2), 4-5.
Lenard, K. (2005). Review of
South, L., Ozonoff, S., & McMahon, W. (2005). Repetitive behavior profiles in Asperger Syndrome and high
functioning autism. Journal of Autism and Developme natal Disorders, 35, 145-158.
Autism Special Interest Newsletter, 21 (2), 9-10.
2002-2004 NJ CURE
*Web Representative
-Processed insurance quotes from online requests
2001 Minolta Corporation (subcontracted by Smartforce and Peacham Pedagogics)
*Instructional Designer/Consultant
-Developed comprehensive technical instructor-led training material for one of five
modules within SAP computer system
1993-1996 Shearon Environmental Design
*Landscaping Foreman
-Supervised landscaping maintenance crews
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