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Alexandra E. ChalfinEDUCATION2019 to presentAPA accredited and NASP-approved School-Clinical Child PsychologyPsy.D. ProgramFerkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NYM.A., General Psychology June 2022Doctoral research: “Examining the relationship between job satisfaction andprofessional quality of life among Head Start teachers and staff”Doctoral research advisor: Greta Doctoroff, Ph.D.2013-2017B.S., Psychology major; Hispanic Studies minorTrinity College, Hartford, CTSenior Thesis: Family Dynamics in a Preventive Intervention for Childhood AnxietyAdvisors: Laura Holt, Ph.D. and Molly Helt, Ph.D.Fall 2015Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, SpainAll courses taught in SpanishLANGUAGES: Spanish -- full professional proficiencyEXTERNSHIPS AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCESPre-Doctoral Psychology ExternKurtz Psychology Consulting PC, New York, NYSupervisor: Steven Kurtz, Ph.D., ABPPSetting:July 2022to presentPrivate Practice Conduct Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for children with disruptivebehavior and comorbid presenting concernsDeliver evidence-based treatment to youth with internalizing and externalizingdisorders through individual and group therapy sessions for toddlers, children,and adolescentsCollaborate with schools and conduct school consultation and trainings asneededProvide mentorship for children with selective mutism during intensive groupbehavioral treatment programmingConduct intake evaluations, formulate case conceptions, and develop treatmentplans

2Pre-Doctoral Student Therapist – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) PracticumParnes Clinic at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Bronx, NYSupervisor: Dr. Jonathan Rosen, PsyD.Setting:University Community ClinicAug. 2021July 2022 Deliver CBT-based interventions for children with anxiety, depression, anddisruptive behaviors in weekly therapy sessionsWork with parents and families using CBT theory and techniques to helpthem better manage their children’s behaviorConduct intake assessments using the KSADs and other relevant evaluationsas appropriate for families seeking CBT-based treatment.Clinical Psychology Extern, Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC),Montefiore Medical Center, Child and Adolescent Unit, Bronx, NYSupervisor: Carla Bernstein, Psy.D., Clinical PsychologistSetting:Sep. 2021June 2022Interdisciplinary outpatient treatment center serving a diverse population ofchildren and adolescents ages 7-21 with developmental disabilities (i.e.,intellectual disability, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and languagedifficulties) and comorbid emotional and behavioral difficulties (i.e., anxiety,mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, significant psychosocialstressors, etc.) Conduct individual therapy with a caseload of four children, adolescents and/orparents.Perform clinical interviews with parents in Spanish and in English.Administer and score cognitive, academic, adaptive, and social-emotionalassessments of children and adolescents.Write comprehensive reports, progress notes and other documentation in Epic.Engage in multidisciplinary case conferences to discuss evaluated patients andformulate diagnoses and recommendations.Participate in parent conferences in Spanish and in English to provide formalfeedback about assessments.Engage in weekly didactic seminars.Fellow, LEND Training Program, Rose F. Kennedy CenterAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NYSetting:Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) is aninterdisciplinary training program funded by the U.S. Dept. of Health and HumanServices. LEND trains graduate level health professionals to: assume leadershiproles in their respective fields; take an interdisciplinary treatment approach; andimprove health outcomes for children with disabilities and other special healthcare needs.

3 Sept. 2021June 2022Awarded fellowship to participate in selective leadership training program.Participate in weekly series of core lectures, training seminars, and didacticson range of topics; and complete a year-long project.School Psychology ExternHarrison Central School District, Harrison, NYSupervisor: Glen Chernack, Ph.D., CSE ChairpersonSetting:Sept. 2020 –June 2021Public Elementary and Middle Schools Assisted school psychologists in all responsibilities at Purchase ElementarySchool and Louis M. Klein Middle School.Administered, scored, and interpreted comprehensive psychoeducationalevaluations.Conducted social histories with parents in Spanish and in English.Led individual counseling sessions with students.Performed classroom observations and wrote reports.Assisted with classroom management and crisis intervention.Conducted academic and behavior management planning.Attended Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings.PRACTICA --*See Appendix for All Tests Learned and Administered 2019-2022Practicum in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Youth I and IIInstructors: Drs. Melanie Wadkins and Greta DoctoroffSupervisor: Dr. Jonathan RosenFall 2021and Spring2022 Treat child and adolescent cases in the Parnes Clinic using CBT, drawing fromrelevant treatment protocols and research to guide work with children andfamilies.Receive weekly supervision from an experienced CBT therapist in thecommunity; small group didactic training, including role-play; and groupsupervision.Conceptualize cases from a CBT framework and tailor evidence-basedtreatment for diverse families.Use assessment from intake through termination to support treatmentoutcomes.With supervision, administer, score, interpret and provide feedback ondiagnostic interviews, observations and/or behavior rating scales to considerhome and school functioning.Practicum in Child Assessment IIInstructors: Drs. Jennifer Cooper, Sophia Hoffman, Karen Hazel, and Rachel Haddad

4Spring 2022 Attend didactics on various assessments of social and emotional functioning.Receive weekly supervision.Construct a comprehensive test battery for an assessment case in the ParnesClinic at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.Administer and score a comprehensive psychoeducational assessment includingbackground information and classroom observation.Write comprehensive report and deliver feedback session to parents includingassessment results and recommendations.Practicum in Child Assessment IInstructors: Drs. Shana Grover, Jennifer Cooper, Mana Shafie and Karen HazelFall 2020 Received supervision and guidance in test administration, interpretation of data,report writing, and providing feedback to parents, school personnel and otherreferral sources. Completed the scoring, interpretation and report for a practice battery of a mockcase.Appraisal of PersonalityInstructor: Dr. Mana ShafieSpring 2020 Administered and scored four Rorschach tests to children, adolescents and adults. Wrote interpretative summaries based on Rorschach results, with an emphasis onExner's scoring system.Psychoeducational AssessmentInstructors: Drs. Esther Stavrou and Nicholas NaccariSpring 2020 Designed and administered three comprehensive test batteries to three individuals(one adult, two children). Test batteries included a measure of cognitive functioning, academic achievement,visual-motor ability, and adaptive behavior or a comprehensive interview. Integrative report written for each of the batteries administered.Cognitive AssessmentInstructors: Drs. Esther Stavrou, Nicholas Naccari and Jordan BateFall 2019 Acquired basic skills in interviewing and observation of behavior. Administered, scored and interpreted the WISC-V and SB-5 intelligence tests andthe Bender II and VMI test of visual-motor integration; and performed clinicalinterviewing. Combined data from observations, interviews, intelligence tests and visual-motortests into integrative reports.

5RELATED WORK EXPERIENCESStaff Member, Summer Program for Kids,NYU Child Study Center, New York, NYJun 2016Aug 2016; Jun 2015Aug 2015 Worked with 10-11 year olds with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) and other comorbid disorders in an evidence-based, therapeutic summerprogram.Received extensive behavior modification therapy training; supervised daily byNYU Child Study Center clinical psychologists.Responsible for organizing academic reinforcement and enrichment component ofthe therapeutic program.Responsible for behavior modification procedures to reinforce children's coping andsocial skills.Helped children develop sports competence, build interpersonal skills and learn rulefollowingConducted daily data collection and computer data entry to track children’s progresswith their individual behavior goals over the course of the summer.Intern, Community Child Care Center,Trinity College, Hartford, CTSept 2014Dec 2014 Worked with 3-4 year olds in the pre-school classroom.Facilitated children’s language and social skill development through classroomactivities and play.Supported teacher with classroom management and structure.Teacher’s Aide, Toward Tomorrow Special Ed Pre-School Program,JCC of Mid-Westchester, Scarsdale, NYJun 2014Aug 2014 Facilitated group play activities and guided special education students to cultivatetheir social skills.Supported students’ motor skill development through art projects, recreationalplay and other activities.Interacted with students in sports, gymnastics, playground, and other recreationalactivities.Prompted students’ language skill development through 1-1 interaction

6PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONSHoffman, E.L., Rabinovitz, E., Connolly, K., Udwin, S., Chalfin, A., Slater, S., & Doctoroff,G.L. (2021). Understanding Professional Quality of Life and the Role of Supervision AmongHead Start Staff. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research,June 2021, Washington, DC.Sirey, J. A., Raue, P. J., Solomonov, N., Scher, C., Chalfin, A., Zanotti, P., Berman, J., &Alexopoulos, G. (2020). Community delivery of brief therapy for depressed older adultsimpacted by Hurricane Sandy. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 10(3), 539-545.Chalfin, A., Scher C., Sirey, J., (2018). Medical Burden and Advanced Care Planning AmongCommunity-Dwelling Older Adults Who Receive Medicaid. Poster presented at the AmericanSociety on Aging Conference, April 2019, New Orleans, LA.Jackson DS., Banerjee S., Sirey JA., Pollari C., Novitch R., Chalfin A., Solomonov N., Wu Y.,Alexopoulos GS. (2019). Two Interventions for Patients with Major Depression and SevereCOPD: Impact on Quality of Life. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 27(5), 502-511.RESEARCH EXPERIENCEResearch Assistant, Early Childhood Research Lab,Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NYSept 2020to present Under the direction and supervision of Greta Doctoroff, Ph.D., support research onemotion regulation, job satisfaction, and stress of Head Start teachersConduct literature searches for publications and presentationsCollect and analyze data and relevant research for ongoing studies of Head StartprogramsResearch Assistant, Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry,Weill Cornell Medicine, White Plains, NYProtocol 1. Reaching and Engaging Depressed Senior Center Clients (REDS)Principal Investigators: Patricia Marino, Ph.D., and George Alexopoulos, Ph.D.Protocol 2. TRIO for Successful AgingPrincipal Investigator: Jo Anne Sirey, Ph.D.June 2017September2021 Conducted informed consent and subject enrollment.Managed research hotline to screen for inclusion criteria for Institute of GeriatricPsychiatry research studies on depression.Attended research seminars, Grand Rounds, and clinical case conferences.Completed IRB protocol submissions, adverse events tables, and continuingreviews.