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About Elana R. Bernstein

Dr. Elana Bernstein is a clinical faculty member in the school psychology program in the University of Dayton School of Education and Health Sciences. Before joining the Counselor Education and Human Services faculty, she was a school psychologist in suburban Chicago. Dr. Bernstein's scholarship focuses on the transportability of evidence-based interventions for child and adolescent anxiety to a school setting. She teaches courses in applied behavior analysis, consultation, research methods, and assessment. 

Positions

2011 - Present Clinical Faculty, University of Dayton ‐ School Psychology
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February 2011 - August 2011 Adjunct Faculty Member, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ‐ Humanities and Sciences Division
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2006 - 2007 Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin - Madison ‐ Department of Educational Psychology
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2004 - 2007 Classroom Instructor, University of Wisconsin - Madison ‐ Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence
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2005 - 2006 Project Assistant, University of Wisconsin - Madison ‐ Coordination, Consultation, and Evaluation Center
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2005 Project Assistant, University of Wisconsin - Madison ‐ Wisconsin Center for Education Research,
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2004 - 2005 Project Assistant, University of Wisconsin - Madison ‐ Wisconsin Center for Education Research,
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2004 - 2005 Student Clinician, University of Wisconsin - Madison ‐ Educational and Psychological Training Center
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2003 - 2004 Project Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison ‐ Wisconsin Center for Education Research
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2002 - 2003 Research Assistant, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ‐ University of Michigan Families and Schools Project
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2001 Research Assistant, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ‐ University of Michigan Head Start Research Study
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Curriculum Vitae

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2017 - Present Accreditation Program Report Writer, NASP Accreditation
2017 - Present Member, National Association of School Psychologists
2017 - Present Invited Reviewer, School Psychology Review
2017 - Present Member, Southwest Ohio School Psychology Association
2014 - Present Conference Planning Committee Member, Ohio School Psychologists Association
2014 - Present Trainer's Forum Editorial Review Board Member, Trainers in School Psychology
2014 - Present Office of Faculty & Leadership Development, University of Dayton
2014 - Present Technology Advisory Committee Member, University of Dayton School of Education & Health Sciences
2014 - Present Faculty Affairs Committee Member, University of Dayton School of Education and Health Sciences
2013 - Present Assessment Materials Coordinator, University of Dayton School Psychology Program
2012 - Present Assistantship Coordinator, University of Dayton School Psychology Program
2011 - Present Member, University of Dayton School of Education and Health Sciences Congress
2015 - 2020 Ohio School Psychologist Certification, Ohio Department of Education
2013 - 2019 Nationally Certified School Psychologist, National Association of School Psychologists
2017 Member, SEHS Strategic Visioning Priority 2
2016 - 2017 Clinical Faculty Promotion Policy Writing Group Member, University of Dayton School of Education and Health Sciences
2014 - 2017 Graduate Academic Affairs Committee Member, University of Dayton School of Education & Health Sciences
2015 Annual Ohio Intern Conference Planning Committee Member, Inter-University Council
2015 Invited Reviewer, Springer Publishing
2015 Ad Hoc Committee on Full Time Non-Tenure Track Faculty Issues Member, University of Dayton, School of Education and Health Sciences Congress
2013 - 2015 CAEP Accreditation Committee Member, University of Dayton School of Education & Health Sciences
2013 Invited Reviewer, Journal of Applied School Psychology
2008 - 2013 Wisconsin Initial Educator-School Psychologist License, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
2012 Annual Ohio Intern Conference Planning Committee Member, Inter-University Council
2008 - 2010 School Psychologist, Gemini Junior High School
2008 Illinois Type 73 Certification, Student Service Personnel-School Psychologist, Illinois Department of Education
2007 - 2008 School Psychology Intern, Township High School District 113
2005 - 2006 School Psychology Practicum Student, Aldo Leopold Elementary School & Stoughton Senior High School
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Honors and Awards

  • School of Education and Health Sciences (SEHS) Outstanding Teaching Award for Clinical Faculty - 2015
  • Wisconsin School Psychologists Association Outstanding Dissertation - 2010
  • Michael Vincent O’Shea Fellowship - 2007
  • Honored Phi Beta Kappa - 2003
  • James B. Angell Scholar
  • Member of Psi Chi, National Honors Society in Psychology

Courses

  • EDC 800 Thesis
  • EDC 710, 711, & 712 Internship in School Psychology
  • EDC 611 Social & Behavioral Assessment for Intervention Practicum
  • EDC 610 Social & Behavioral Assessment for Intervention
  • EDC 568 Research & Evaluation in Human Services
  • EDC 548 Counseling Children and Adolescents
  • EDC 541 Curriculum & Instruction for Diverse Learners
  • EDC 516 Academic & Behavioral Assessment for Intervention

Education

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2010 PhD in School Pyschology, University of Wisconsin - Madison ‐ Department of Educational Psychology
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2006 MS in School Pyschology, University of Wisconsin - Madison ‐ Department of Educational Psychology
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2003 BA in Psychology with High Honors, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ‐ College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
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Articles (5)

Book chapters (2)

Presentations (30)