Rachel S.

Epstein
Located in Central NJ • 609.947.9634 • Rachel.Epstein@nyu.edu
Education

Rider University, Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling

Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology
Expected Graduation May 2023

New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, & Human Development
Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology and Global Public Health, May 2016

Related Experience

Montessori Country Day School, Plainsboro, NJ July 2016-July 2020

Assistant Principal: February 2019-July 2020
Office Manager: July 2016-February 2019
• Oversaw and assisted in the overall operation of the school including but not limited to: teacher
development, delivery of Montessori curriculum, parent and staff communications, marketing
plan implementation, student enrollment, as well as facility and financial management
• Supported teachers in the creation and implementation of curriculum and student behavior plans
• Collaborated with other school administrators and staff to create an effective leadership team
The Door, Intake Counselor, New York, NY January 2016-July 2016
• Performed psychosocial intakes on new members, ages 12-24, seeking health, counseling,
educational and/or legal services and connect them to the appropriate resources
• Attended meetings and organization-wide trainings with The Door Staff to further professional
development

Peer Health Exchange, Senior Health Educator, New York, NY September 2012-May 2016
• Taught health workshops in New York City public high school 9th grade classrooms ranging
from 20-50 students
• Facilitated workshops on multiple health subjects and skills such as sexual health, alcohol use,
decision-making, communication, advocacy, and reflection
• Attended weekly meetings regarding professional development of teaching skills and health
knowledge

New Jersey Department of Health, Health Policy Intern, Trenton, NJ May 2014-August 2014
• Assisted in revising and updating Board of Health policies and statutes for the state of New
Jersey
• Participated in conference calls with health department staff and meetings with legal advisories
• Attended professional development trainings and events with the department of health staff

Skills

• Skilled in Netsuite, SPSS, STATA, MS Office, Google Apps