Ann Gordon, PhD
California License No. 22302

EDUCATION

Recertification in Clinical Psychology
The Fielding Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA, 2005

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995
Emphasis:  Cognitive/Social Processes and Mathematical Learning in Urban School Settings
Dissertation:  How Less Capable Students Stimulate Mathematical Talk and Thinking in a Heterogeneous Learning Group

M.Ed. in Special Education
University of Illinois at Chicago, 1988
Completed State Approved Program in:  Learning Disabilities and Social/Emotional Disorders

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Clinical internship in psychodynamic therapy at the Community Institute for Psychotherapy, San Rafael, California, 9/02-8/05

Clinical practicum in the diagnosis and treatment of severely mentally ill adults (supervised by Dr. Jean Sarris), Sunset Mental Health, San Francisco, California, 6/01-9/01 (312 hours)

Clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of organically impaired learners (with Dr. E. Christine Kris).  Multidisciplinary Institute for Neuropsychological Development, Inc., Diagnostic Learning Center and Psychophysiological and EEG Research Lab, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 9/78 - 6/83

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Lic. No. 22302), State of California, 2008

Board Certified Educational Therapist (No. 10067), Association of Educational Therapists, 2002

California Preliminary Specialist Instruction Credential in Special Education
Authorized Field:  Learning Handicapped, June, 1997-98

Illinois State Teacher Certification, Special Education, K-12, 1988 - 92
Endorsements in Learning Disabilities and Social/Emotional Disorders

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

American Psychological Association
Association of Educational Therapists
Marin County Psychological Association
Wellness Center Advisory Board
Clinical Supervisor:

Association of Educational Therapists
Community Institute for Psychotherapy, San Rafael
Educational Therapy Program, Holy Names University

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Workshop/Seminar Presentations (2000 – Present)
Ann Martin Center, Oakland, CA, Association of Educational Therapists, various locations; Community Institute for Psychotherapy, San Rafael, CA; Moving Forward, Napa, CA

Adjunct Assistant Professor  (9/94 – 9/99)
San Francisco State University Elementary Education Department

Taught courses in multiple-credential program on methods of mathematics instruction (EED 684), principles of classroom management (EED 797), and analyzing child behavior (EED 680).  Supervised graduate students seeking a masters degree in math education. 

Supervising Teacher (9/91 - 5/93)
University of California, Berkeley Department of Education

Supervised students taking a field study internship (ED 197).

Teaching Assistant (2/88 - 8/88)
Special Education Diagnostic Clinic (Arthur Neyhus), Department of Special Education, University of Illinois at Chicago

Trained and supervised graduate students learning to administer, analyze, and report on full battery of psychoeducational instruments used to evaluate children, adolescents and adults experiencing learning difficulties.

Master Teacher (9/73 - 6/85)
Worked as a classroom teacher in elementary school settings located in Litchfield Connecticut; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Chicago, Illinois. 

Taught an integrated curriculum to diverse students of all age groups.  Taught and provided special services as needed in a mainstreamed mixed-aged classroom where over 25% of children experienced cognitive, emotional, sensory and/or physical challenges; provided in-service support to teaching staff.  Supervised and trained student teachers during year-long internships in educational theory, classroom practices and instructional methodologies.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Psychotherapy Internship and Private Practice (9/05 – Present)
Offices in San Rafael, and Oakland, CA

Use a contemporary psychoanalytic/depth psychology approach to treat individuals, couples, and families presenting with a wide range of concerns.

Founding Partner and Director (9/87 - Present)
Educational Services Associates (Chicago, Illinois and Oakland, California)

Organized and supervised a group practice of professionals set up to provide private educational and counseling services for an ethnically diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults experiencing school-related difficulties.  Coordinate and administer psychoeducational evaluations, remedial services, family counseling, referrals, teacher training, school observations, Student Study Team meetings, and the coordination of all related client services. 

Educational Therapist and Learning Consultant (9/80 – Present)
Private Practice and in local private, parochial, and public schools

Provide in-service training for staff on meeting needs of special students, curriculum development, behavioral interventions, and instructional techniques.  Supervise and train special-needs staff in testing, report writing, parent interactions, and classroom accommodations.  Established an after school program (The Extended Studies Program) designed to provide direct services on a one-to-one basis to students in the 2nd through 5th grades.

Research Consultant (1/94 – 6/00)
The Case Methods for In-service Education in Mathematics Project (Carne Barnett)
WestEd (formerly Far West) Laboratory for Educational Research and Development

Analyzed changes in pedagogical content knowledge of upper-elementary and middle school mathematics teachers in Hayward Public Schools related to their participation in discussions of instructional cases.

Visiting  Scholar (9/93 - 9/94)
Division of Mathematics, Science, and Technology and SESAME
Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley

Investigated social and cultural conditions that stimulate elementary school students’ mathematical thinking and discourse, based on theories of Vygotsky.

Project Manager (8/90 - 5/93)
Fostering Scientific Literacy Project (Ann L. Brown and Joseph C. Campione)
Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley

Designed and evaluated guided learning environments using a “Community of Learners” approach.  Supported change in classroom practices of elementary and middle school teachers in Oakland public schools.  Supervised undergraduate field study students, graduate students, and non-academic staff. 

Research Assistant (9/88 - 9/90)
Dynamic Assessment, Interactive Instruction and Mathematics Learning Project (Robert A. Reeve, Joseph C. Campione, and Ann L. Brown)
Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago

Designed and conducted instructional interventions and assessments in research project studying mathematics learning of third grade urban students working in small groups using Reciprocal Teaching procedures.  Coordinated all on-site and off-site aspects of the project.

Research Assistant (12/87 - 6/88)
Consequence of Prematurity on Cognitive, Social and Language Development Project (Mavis Donahue and Ruth Pearl) Department of Special Education, University of Illinois at Chicago

Assisted in longitudinal research project studying developmental processes of prematurely born children.