Karen Harris

• Coordinate MEdDevPsych Programme, enhancing curriculum and student engagement.
• Teach students enrolled in MEdDevPsych Programme
• Supervise trainee psychologists in practical and research settings
• Conduct research in schools to inform programme development and pedagogical strategies.
• Presented research findings at conferences to establish expertise within the field.

• Established a private educational psychology practice in Wellington area.
• Provided consultations and support to schools, aiding in assessments of children and young people.
• Delivered training sessions for school staff to enhance educational support.
• Supported families by offering guidance and resources.

• Established processes and methods for Children's Monitor to gather feedback from children, young people, families, and caregivers.
• Led monitoring teams, enhancing engagement practices with children and young people.
• Cultivated key stakeholder relationships with external agencies to strengthen collaboration.

• Designed and executed engagement strategies for children, young people, families, and caregivers.
• Advocated for shared experiences to shape future policy and practice.
• Led the Voices of Children and Young People Team in creating engagement principles.

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• Delivered support to schools through Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) initiative.
• Conducted Educational Psychology assessments for schools, children, and families.
• Developed and advised on Ministry of Education's national Bullying Prevention strategy.
• Designed and delivered evidence-based training for principals and teachers via workshops and coaching.
• Supported schools in cultivating child-centred practices and systems for student voice.
• Supervised and mentored Educational Psychologists and interns, fostering professional growth.

• Provided support for Victoria University PGDipEPP through teaching intern psychologists and supervising placements.
• Marked student assignments to assess academic performance and competencies.
• Conducted interviews with potential interns to evaluate suitability for the programme.

• Designed and delivered EdD modules on evidence-based practice and educational psychology frameworks.
• Supervised research projects for EdD and Masters students, ensuring academic rigor.
• Oversaw placement practice for EdD students, enhancing practical application of theory.
• Provided high-quality instruction at EdD level, focusing on child development and assessment methodologies.

• Assessment of students aged 0 - 19 with special educational needs
• Support and advice to schools and families in relation to students with special educational needs
• Delivering a range of assessments and services for individual students in specialist settings and mainstream schools
• Managing research and development teams
• Applying evidence based practices to school settings
• Supervising Educational Psychologists and Trainee Psychologist
• Working within the ethical and professional guidelines of the British Psychological Society and Heath Care Professionals Council.
• Providing assessment and intervention at individual and system level for schools, families and education services
• Contributing to service policy development
• To deliver professional development to schools and wider professional and services

• Assessment of students aged 0 - 19 with special educational needs
• Support and advice to schools and families in relation to students with special educational needs
• Applying evidence based practices to school settings
• Working within the ethical and professional guidelines of the British Psychological Society and Heath Care Professionals Council.
• Providing assessment and intervention at individual and system level for schools, families and education services

• Designed and delivered research projects centred on assessments and interventions in school settings.
• Supported Educational Psychologists by facilitating comprehensive assessments.
• Provided support to schools at both individual and system levels.

• Developed and delivered GCSE and A-Level curriculum for psychology and sociology.
• Provided assessments to students throughout the duration of the courses.
• Led a team of educators to ensure consistent course delivery.