Jessie Pace

-Conduct diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder, including administration of gold-standard measures (e.g., ADOS-2) and cognitive/academic testing. -Provide individual CBT-based therapy tailored to children and adults with ASD, addressing anxiety, emotional regulation, and perspective-taking. -Deliver parent psychoeducation and consultation to support understanding of ASD-related challenges and enhance carryover of therapeutic strategies at home. -Author integrated clinical reports that synthesize assessment data, behavioral observations, and stakeholder input (e.g., parents, teachers) into individualized recommendations. -Train and practice within a research-focused clinical setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to integrate evidence-based practices into assessment and intervention.

-Provide individual counseling to Kindergarten–Grade 2 students to address social–emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning challenges -Develop and implement a new Social–Emotional Learning (SEL) and Executive Functioning (EF) curriculum tailored for early elementary students -Integrate evidence-based strategies (e.g., CBT, social problem-solving, mindfulness) to promote self-regulation, flexible thinking, and emotional awareness -Collaborate with teachers, families, and the school psychology team to support generalization of skills across home and school contexts -Collect qualitative and observational data to inform ongoing curriculum refinement and program evaluation

-Administer and score a comprehensive battery of neuropsychological assessments for children and adolescents aged 3-21, including measures of cognitive, achievement, social- emotional/behavioral, and neuropsychological functioning -Write detailed neuropsychological evaluation reports, integrating test results, behavioral observations, and clinical interviews to provide actionable recommendations for academic, emotional, and behavioral support. -Conduct feedback sessions with families, providing psychoeducation and explaining assessment findings to guide intervention planning and improve outcomes. -Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including school staff and therapists, to ensure individualized care and effective implementation of recommendations. -Build rapport with children and families to facilitate engagement during testing and foster a supportive evaluation process.

-Provided individual and group CBT-based therapy for children and adolescents, with a primary focus on social skills development, ADHD, and executive functioning support -Facilitated social skills groups to enhance perspective-taking, communication, and conflict resolution, tailoring activities to developmental level and individual goals. -Drew from evidence-based interventions (e.g., Zones of Regulation, Social Detective, SuperFlex) and adapted strategies to each child’s age and needs to strengthen coping, social skills, and behavioral self-regulation. -Delivered parent psychoeducation and consultation, equipping families with practical strategies to support social-emotional and executive functioning skills at home. -Monitored therapeutic progress through observation, data collection, and feedback, adjusting interventions to optimize outcomes.

Administrative graduate assistantship at the Hagin School Consultation Center

-Clinical Extern at PS 186X in the Bronx -Providing counseling support to students with a variety of emotional and developmental disabilities in District 75

-Serving two PK-8 schools in Irving Park and Austin neighborhoods -Overseeing and ensuring the implementation of all IEPs and 504 Plans for each student with disabilities in the school -Training and supporting school staff regarding the implementation of the IDEA and Section 504 requirement -Ensuring all IDEA and Section 504 timelines are met -Coordinating all referrals for a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) to ensure that all required components are addressed including but not limited to, referrals for Assistive Technology/Alternative-Augmentative Communication evaluations or functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) -Serving as the local school district representative at all required meetings under the IDEA and serving as the 504 Coordinator for all meetings under Section 504 -Arranging special education and related services for a student within the school in accordance with the students IEP

•Part of a 5 person team responsible for managing all aspects of the firm's Pro Bono practice • Generate and analyze reports relevant to the firm's pro bono practice for use by assigning partners, department managers, Pro Bono Counsel, Pro Bono Associate, and Public Matters Co-Chairs. • Plan, coordinate and manage all aspects, including staffing and operation, of the firm's legal clinics, events, and community service projects • Assist attorneys on opening, managing and coordinating and tracking new pro bono cases. • Manage all charitable donations related to the firm's nation-wide Pro Bono Program and all aspects of the firm's sponsorship at external legal services/non profit events.

District 75 New York City Public Schools P226M, New York, NY • Lead teacher for students with multiple disabilities including intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, behavior disorder • Act as liaison between multiple parties including administration, parents, community partners, related service providers and paraprofessionals.  • Align organization’s strategic plan to student needs to create individual goals and objectives • Utilize Special Education Student Information System (SEIS) to track, evaluate and monitor student data • Member of the math curriculum team, working with administration and colleagues to develop a year-long implementation plan • Co-creator – Scentsational Suds, crowd-funded and now self-funded student run soap making company

Harlem RBI, South Bronx, NY • Created and implemented literacy units for K-2 diverse group of students in the South Bronx • Worked closely with co-teacher and high school aged students to combat summer learning loss in low income areas • Acted as liaison between Partnership for Afterschool Education and Harlem RBI • Hosted and worked at the annual PASE@PACE Conference by organizing and distributing materials for the guest speakers and educators

Cum Laude

GPA: 4.00