ANDREW J. ALBERTI, Ed.S.

, NCSP

(303) 908-0305
ANDREW.J.ALBERTI@GMAIL.COM
ALBERTI-PORTFOLIO.WEEBLY.COM

EDUCATION
August 2012 May 2015 | University of Colorado Denver
! Ed.S., School Psychology
! NASP-Approved Program
August 2006 December 2010 | University of Colorado Boulder
! B.A., Psychology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
School Psychologist | August 2015 to Present
Denver Public Schools
! Conduct threat assessments and suicide-risk assessments to determine a students likelihood of engaging in self-harm or
violence toward others and collaborate with parents and school staff to put in place school, home, and community supports.
! Develop functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) in consultation with staff, students,
parents, and community members in order to provide supports that are most conducive to a students success within the
classroom.
! Facilitate small-group interventions targeted at improving students emotional regulation and social skills utilizing the Zones
of Regulation, Stop and Think, and Think Good, Feel Good programs.
! Serve on the building MTSS team, assisting teachers with data-collection, implementing data-based interventions, and
progress monitoring.
School Psychology Intern | August 2014 to June 2015
Denver Public Schools
! Administered the Signs of Suicide (SOS) suicide prevention program, including follow-up suicide risk assessments (SRAs)
and counseling, to all sixth grade students as well as all staff members.
! Conducted group counseling with sixth grade students on how to stand up to bullying and build positive relationships.
! Developed a behavior intervention plan for a first grade student with a TBI that includes:
! Visual schedule, daily work plan, and daily check-ins with the school psychologist.
! Individual counseling focused on identifying, understanding, and managing emotions.
! Level-system consisting of color-coded picture cards, worn by all staff members, to aid self-monitoring.
! Implemented the Stop and Think curriculum with a sixth grade student who has difficulties with attention and focus.
Native American Student Support Partner | January 2015 to June 2015
North High School & Thomas Jefferson High School, Department of Indian Education, Denver Public Schools
! Conducted weekly counseling with American Indian and Alaskan Native high school students to ensure access to equitable
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educational opportunities (e.g. on-time graduation, applying for financial aid, scholarships for Native Americans).
Co-facilitated a small group of high school students in the creation of a poster and message regarding suicide prevention
amongst Native Americans for the organization WeRNative.

Assistant to District-Wide Mental Health Support Partner | August 2014 to December 2014
Southwest Area Elementary Schools, Denver Public Schools
! Collaborated with the support partner for 16 elementary schools to increase staff understanding of the impact of school
culture (e.g. beliefs, perceptions and expectations of students and staff) on overall student outcomes building-wide.
! Consulted with building-level administrators to populate and track students who are chronic non-attenders across a wide
range of risk factors (e.g. family support system, prior suspensions, number of schools previously attended).
School Psychology Practicum Student | August 2013 to June 2014
Highline Community School, Cherry Creek Schools
! Provided both individual and group academic interventions for at-risk students.
! Administered, interpreted, and reported on current assessments of functioning to ensure that students were placed in the
educational environment most conducive to their learning needs.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Teen Mentor | February 2011 to July 2011
Arapahoe County Department of Health and Human Services
! Helped to provide teens with a stable, positive environment.
! Engaged young adults in healthy, fun activities (e.g. school projects, miniature golf, bowling) designed to facilitate bonding
and build students sense of community.
! Collaborated with parents/guardians on strategies to improve the relationship between them and their child.
Addiction Counselor | January 2010 to June 2010
Addiction Recovery Center of Boulder County (ARC)
! Assisted counselors in the admission and discharge of clients admitted for public intoxication and other offenses.
! Conducted motivational interviews with clients at time of discharge to obtain addiction history and assess readiness for
further support.
! Recommended treatment at a halfway house or sober-living facility to aid in obtaining a stable career and living environment.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Training | April 9, 2016
! Identifying behaviors that could lead to a crisis.
! Utilizing verbal and nonverbal techniques to defuse hostile behavior and resolve a crisis before it becomes violent.
! Understanding Principles of Personal Safety to avoid injury if the behavior becomes physical.

Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) Training | February 25, 2016
Threat Assessment in Schools, Thornton, CO
! Strategies for coding threatening behavior to determine boundary probing vs. attack related behaviors.
! Reviewing key findings from the Safe School Initiative related to past behaviors of students who engaged in school violence.
! Respecting parents rights under FERPA and HIPAA while sharing vital information with school and community partners.

Colorado Society of School Psychologists Conference | November 6-7, 2015
Dimensions of Leadership, Vail, CO
! Implementing social skills groups and video modeling to teach individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to
appropriately interact with typically developing peers.
! Utilizing lessons learned from the Columbine High School tragedy to increase the effectiveness of crisis response teams
within schools as well as in the community (e.g. disaster response wildfires, flooding).

Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado Conference | May 14-15, 2015

Bridging the Divide: Suicide Awareness and Prevention Summit, Regis University, Denver, CO
! Engaging in risk formulation to understand the complex interaction of risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior.
! Understanding crucial elements of evidence- and trauma-informed therapeutic grief services at Judis House.
! Recognizing and managing the risk of suicide contagion in adolescents and teens following a student suicide.
Best Practices in Threat Assessment and School-Wide Crisis Response | January 20, 2015
! Understanding when to perform a threat vs. suicide risk assessment.
! Strategies for gathering all key information necessary for a thorough evaluation of a students current mental health.
! Utilizing crisis response teams to assist with coordination of services, formulating communication to students, staff, and
parents, as well as providing direct support to students.
Colorado Society of School Psychologists Conference | November 6-8, 2014
Paving the Path to Success: Engaging Our Students One Intervention at a Time, Vail, CO
! Implementing a Check-In Check-Out intervention within school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
! Developing techniques for collaborating on IEP goals by co-teaching interventions to support the development of social
communication and executive functioning skills.

Utilizing Student Data in Infinite Campus and Principal Portal | October 21, 2014
! Collecting data on student attendance rates to assist in the development of behavioral interventions specifically tailored to
each students unique needs.
! Analyzing data from Infinite Campus related to behavior and suspensions rates to identify potential racial disparities.
Colorado Society of School Psychologists Conference | November 7-9, 2013
Engaging Our Strengths, Vail, CO
! Utilizing ethical case studies to understand best practices for approaching and solving ethical dilemmas.
! Researching the implications of the READ Act for students in special education.
Sixth Annual Translational Neuroscience & Colorado Educators Conference on Traumatic Brain Injuries | September 27, 2013
University of Denver
! Differentiating between acquired and traumatic brain injuries and how to classify students on IEPs.
! Assessing and interpreting data as part of a trans-disciplinary team following a TBI.
Collaborative Problem Solving Tier I Workshop | August 7-9, 2013
! Understanding the difficulties that students have in the classroom as a skill, rather than a will, deficit.
! Working with students to solve problems in ways that are realistic and provide mutual satisfaction.
PREPaRE Workshop 1: Crisis Prevention & Preparedness | May 21, 2013
! Establishing and sustaining comprehensive school safety and crisis prevention and preparedness efforts.
! Facilitating interpersonal communication, collaboration, and consultation between school, home, and community members
to maximize the efficacy of crisis response.
CREDENTIALS
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certified Crisis Prevention Institute
School Suicide Prevention Specialist - American Association of Suicidology
Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Tier I Certified
MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of School Psychologists
Colorado Society of School Psychologists
American Association of Suicidology
Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado
REFERENCES
Sara L. Carlson, Director of School Culture
Rocky Mountain Prep |

scarlson@rockymountainprep.org |

(720) 863-8920

Katy Mattis, Principal

Denison Montessori School

kathryn_mattis@dpsk12.org |

(720) 424-8081

Katherine Kozlowski, Ph.D., NCSP, Internship Supervisor

Denver Public Schools |

katherine_kozlowski@dpsk12.org |

(303) 949-9224

Colette Hohnbaum, Ph.D., Internship Supervisor & Health and Wellness Coordinator for Douglas County School District
University of Colorado Denver |

colette.hohnbaum@dcsdk12.org |

(303) 387-0207

Franci Crepeau-Hobson, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Program Director

University of Colorado Denver |

franci.crepeau-hobson@ucdenver.edu |

(303) 315-6315

Cindy Stevens, Ph.D., Practicum Supervisor

Cherry Creek Schools |

cschippert@cherrycreekschools.org |

(720) 886-3214