Kimberly Han CV
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a first-year student in the PhD/EdS School Psychology program at the University of Washington. My primary research interest is racial and ethnic disproportionality in special education, the school to prison pipeline, and how we can address the disproportionality using culturally responsive interventions.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS | Fayetteville, NC | 2015 – 2016
Lead Teacher
• Served on Technology PLC and integrated technology initiatives into 2nd grade material and schoolwide.
• Used student data to specialize instruction and facilitate academic gains for both general and special needs students.
• Led professional development presentation focused on teaching written comprehension in early elementary grades.
• Wrote and carried out weekly, detailed lesson plans utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and national standards.
NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | New York, NY | 2013 - 2015
Special Education Teacher, Substitute Teacher
• Led IEP meetings to discuss and plan special needs students’ yearlong academic and behavioral goals.
• Managed and analyzed student data to maintain a record of student progression towards IEP goals.
• Designed evidence-based interventions targeting student IEP goals.
• Wrote extensive individualized progress reports detailing students’ accomplishments, strengths and goals.
EDUCATION
PHD/EDS, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
2018-Present
MA, EARLY CHILDHOOD/ SPECIAL EDUCATION Columbia University
Teachers College
New York, NY
2013 – 2015
BA, PSYCHOLOGY
Minor in Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies New York University
New York, NY
2009 – 2013
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
NYU CHILD STUDY CENTER | New York, NY | 2012 – 2013
Undergraduate Assistant
• Assisted team of clinicians in creating treatment plans for children with ADHD and ODD based on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) principles.
• Kept record of data on parent-child sessions to determine patient progress and success of PCIT treatment.
• Utilized positive interaction methods endorsed by PCIT when engaging in play therapy with patients.
NYU INFANT COG. AND COMM. LAB | New York, NY | 2010 - 2011
Research Assistant
• Facilitated infant and young children’s participation in cognition studies involving music.
• Entered session data into an online database for ongoing analysis.
• Recruited participants for studies through phone and e-mail communication.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a first-year student in the PhD/EdS School Psychology program at the University of Washington. My primary research interest is racial and ethnic disproportionality in special education, the school to prison pipeline, and how we can address the disproportionality using culturally responsive interventions.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS | Fayetteville, NC | 2015 – 2016
Lead Teacher
• Served on Technology PLC and integrated technology initiatives into 2nd grade material and schoolwide.
• Used student data to specialize instruction and facilitate academic gains for both general and special needs students.
• Led professional development presentation focused on teaching written comprehension in early elementary grades.
• Wrote and carried out weekly, detailed lesson plans utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and national standards.
NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | New York, NY | 2013 - 2015
Special Education Teacher, Substitute Teacher
• Led IEP meetings to discuss and plan special needs students’ yearlong academic and behavioral goals.
• Managed and analyzed student data to maintain a record of student progression towards IEP goals.
• Designed evidence-based interventions targeting student IEP goals.
• Wrote extensive individualized progress reports detailing students’ accomplishments, strengths and goals.
EDUCATION
PHD/EDS, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
2018-Present
MA, EARLY CHILDHOOD/ SPECIAL EDUCATION Columbia University
Teachers College
New York, NY
2013 – 2015
BA, PSYCHOLOGY
Minor in Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies New York University
New York, NY
2009 – 2013
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
NYU CHILD STUDY CENTER | New York, NY | 2012 – 2013
Undergraduate Assistant
• Assisted team of clinicians in creating treatment plans for children with ADHD and ODD based on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) principles.
• Kept record of data on parent-child sessions to determine patient progress and success of PCIT treatment.
• Utilized positive interaction methods endorsed by PCIT when engaging in play therapy with patients.
NYU INFANT COG. AND COMM. LAB | New York, NY | 2010 - 2011
Research Assistant
• Facilitated infant and young children’s participation in cognition studies involving music.
• Entered session data into an online database for ongoing analysis.
• Recruited participants for studies through phone and e-mail communication.