AVERY KIEL
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate and curious school psychologist intern with hands-on experience in providing psychological services to diverse student populations. Strengths include writing strengths-based psychoeducational reports, disseminating information in a family-friendly manner, implementing positive behavior support strategies, and facilitating group therapy sessions. Demonstrated success in collaborating with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environments that enhance students' emotional well-being and academic engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Internship (3rd Year)
Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted psychoeducational evaluations at the Elementary and High School levels.
- Consulted with educators and families to develop whole-child focused interventions for behavioral and academic needs using the MTSS model.
- Co-facilitated a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills group with 7th graders.
- Provided individual counseling services to students.
- Led a counseling group for 2nd graders with internalizing challenges.
- Supported the Social Emotional Support (SES) focus-classroom at the High School and worked individually with students on their social and emotional-related IEP goals.
Presenter at NASP Conference
National Association of School Psychology
Chicago, IL
02.2026 - 2026
- Co-wrote and presented a paper titled "Ensuring Access to Comprehensive Sex Education for Students with Disabilities" at the annual NASP conference.
Practicum (2nd Year)
Portland Public Schools
Portland , Oregon
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Participated in a variety of team meetings (Student Intervention Team, Attendance Team, Wellness Team, etc.) to discuss current student needs and design tiered interventions.
- Supported the Communication and Behavior classrooms to help students with ASD adjust to changing routines and engage positively with their peers.
- Engaged in consultation with teachers to identify target behaviors and develop interventions for student success.
- Observed and participated in special education assessment processes (file reviews, student interviews, observations, cognitive assessments, eligibility meetings, etc.).
- Co-led a "talk" group alongside the school counselor.
- Individually led an anxiety coping skills group with 4th graders using the "Coping Cat" curriculum.
Group Counseling Co-Leader
David Douglas SD
Portland, Oregon
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Facilitated small group discussion and activities to support students in addressing topics such as bullying, self-esteem, navigating emotions, and building healthy relationships.
Pre-Practicum (1st Year)
David Douglas SD
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported the primary teacher in a Kindergarten classroom with behavior management, transitions, and educational lessons.
- Met with students in small groups and one-on-one to provide support in understanding their emotions, resolve peer conflicts, and meet classroom expectations.
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Human Services
Denver, USA
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Case manager for 50+ families in the Early Intervention program.
- Responsibilities included writing IFSPs, coordinating services for children, connecting families to resources, and working on a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of families and improve systems within the organization.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Windsor Charter Academy
Windsor, USA
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Duties included but were not limited to tracking and recording students' IEPs and social-emotional goals, attending classes alongside students, and supporting special education teachers and other staff members.
Education
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - School Psychology
Lewis And Clark Graduate School of Education And Counseling
Portland, OR05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO12-2021
Skills
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Behavioral interventions
- Individual counseling
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Trauma-informed practices
- Interpersonal communication
- Analytical thinking
Certification
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential - National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) -
Expected May 2026
Expected May 2026
Trainings
- Applied Suicide and Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- NASP PREPaRE School Crisis Response Training
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), Level 1
- Child and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED, Health and Safety
Community Service
CASA of Larimer County Volunteer
05/01/21 - 07/01/23
Fort Collins, Colorado
Court Appointed Special Advocate for child victims of abuse and neglect. Provided resources for family growth and connection. Wrote triennial court reports.
Rotary Youth Leadership Program Leader - Rocky Mountain RYLA
06/01/15 - 08/01/18
Estes Park, Colorado
Volunteer youth group leader and facilitator at Rotary youth leadership camp. Developed skills in group facilitation and helping adolescents grow their social, emotional, and leadership skills.
Related Experience
Program Assistant - Rocky Mountain Human Services
09/01/21 - 01/01/22
Denver, Colorado
- Supported the Developmental and Behavioral Health department with organizational tasks such as scheduling, pulling client data, creating reports, and taking meeting notes.
- Promoted to Service Coordination position after completion of Bachelor's degree.
Special Education Paraprofessional - WELD-RE4 SD
08/01/20 - 02/01/21
Windsor, Colorado, Windsor Charter Academy
- Duties included but were not limited to tracking and recording students' IEPs and social-emotional goals, attending classes alongside students, and supporting special education teachers and other staff members.
Office Assistant - University of Colorado, Boulder
08/01/17 - 01/01/20
Boulder, Colorado, Macky Auditorium
- Managed ticket sales and customer service for events. Completed filing and organizational tasks. Supported office managers.
Nanny/Childcare
01/01/14 - Present
- Experience caring for children ages 1 month to 13 years in home and community settings.
Timeline
Presenter at NASP Conference
National Association of School Psychology
02.2026 - 2026
Internship (3rd Year)
Portland Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Practicum (2nd Year)
Portland Public Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
Group Counseling Co-Leader
David Douglas SD
01.2024 - 04.2024
Pre-Practicum (1st Year)
David Douglas SD
10.2023 - 12.2023
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Human Services
01.2022 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Windsor Charter Academy
08.2020 - 02.2021
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - School Psychology
Lewis And Clark Graduate School of Education And Counseling
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado