Izzy Credentials and Background

RESUME

Israel (Izzy) C. Kalman, MS  Nationally Certified School Psychologist

65 Fraser St. Staten Island, NY 10314 Phone: Office (718) 983-1333; Home (718) 761-7482; Fax (718) 983-3851Email: izzy@bullies2buddies.com

EDUCATION

.Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, 1978, Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital Philadelphia, PA

.Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 1974, The College of the City of New York, New York, NY

CERTIFICATION

.Nationally Certified School Psychologist

.New York State Certified School Psychologist

.New York City Licensed Bilingual School Psychologist

WORK EXPERIENCE

.Seminar Instructor for Mental Health Professionals and Educators, 2002-Present (Approximately 130 full day seminars per year)

.Director/Instructor, Bullies to Buddies, 2001 - Present

.School Psychologist, New York City Board of Education 1988-2002

.School Psychologist, Ministry of Education, Israel 1978-1988

.Psychotherapist, Private Practice 1985-Present

.Mentor, Psychologists-In-Training, Long Island University, 1995, 2000

.Instructor, Group Dynamics, The College of Eilat, Israel 1985-1986

MEMBERSHIPS

.National Association of School Psychologists

.International School Psychology Association

.Richmond County Psychological Association

.Academy of Medicine of Richmond, Pediatric Section

.International Society for Research on Aggression

.United Federation of Teachers

PUBLICATIONS

.Bullies to Buddies: How to turn your enemies into friends (book)

.How to Stop Being Teased and Bullied Without Really Trying (manual and audio CD versions)

.A Revolutionary Manual for Handling Children's Aggression (manual)

.Victim-Proof Your School (whole school anti-bullying program, DVDs plus book)

.Mother Nature's Simple Solution to Sibling Rivalry (book awaiting publication)

.Articles in newspapers and parenting publications

.Monthly articles for Bullies to Buddies Newsletter

ELECTRONIC MEDIA

.Producer and Host of Community Television Program, "Help! They're Driving Me Crazy!"

Guest on numerous local and national radio and TV shows