Hi, I’m
Alyssa Ramage
Turlock,CA
Summary
Passionate School Psychologist eager to work with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral and academic needs. Skilled in mental health support, legally defensible reports, organization, and effective communication with team members.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Turlock Unified School District
School Psychologist
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Complete initial and eligibility evaluations for Preschool through the Adult Transition program (ages 3-22).
- Conduct individual assessments and determine academic and social-emotional/behavioral needs.
- Collaborate with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provide professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness (Trauma Informed).
- Enhance school climate by developing and implementing prevention programs focused on positive behavior support, PBIS Team member since 2023.
- Support the transition process for students entering new educational settings, ensuring smooth integration and appropriate accommodations.
- Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Consult with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Build positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
Turlock Unified School District
School Psychologist Intern/Fieldwork Student
08.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Enhanced student understanding by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations.
- Consulted with parents, teachers, and administrators to address specific concerns related to student performance and wellbeing.
- Engaged in collaboration and consultation with educators and other service providers
- Facilitated individual student check-ins and short-term counseling
- Facilitated on-going small group counseling
- Effectively communicated with and involved parents/guardians in the evaluation process
Stanislaus County Office Of Education SCOE
School Psychology Practicum Student
09.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Selected, administered and scored psychological assessments.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Utilized professional standards for writing reports
- Developed appropriate interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school adjustment.
- Participated in professional growth and development activities to continually improve professional knowledge and skills.
Turlock Unified School District
Substitute Teacher
05.2016 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Took over general education ELA 8th grade class for 6 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Turlock Unified School District, Crowell Elementary
Paraprofessional Educator
04.2014 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Provided interventions and accommodations to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
University of Massachusetts Global , Salida, CA
Master of Arts from Educational Psychology, PPS Credential
04.2022
University Overview
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
California State University Stanislaus, Turlock
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
05.2015
University Overview
- Graduated cum laude
Modesto Junior College, Modesto
Associate of Arts from Social And Behavioral Science
04.2013
University Overview
- Graduated cum laude
Skills
- Assessment
- Group counseling
- Individualized education programs
- BIP understanding
- Leadership
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Individual and family support
- Organizational abilities
- Team collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Intervention planning
Affiliations
California Association of School Psychologists CASP Member
National Association of School Psychologists NASP Member
Timeline
School Psychologist
Turlock Unified School District
03.2022 - Current
School Psychologist Intern/Fieldwork Student
Turlock Unified School District
08.2021 - 03.2022
School Psychology Practicum Student
Stanislaus County Office Of Education SCOE
09.2020 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
Turlock Unified School District
05.2016 - 05.2021
Paraprofessional Educator
Turlock Unified School District, Crowell Elementary
04.2014 - 05.2016
University of Massachusetts Global
Master of Arts from Educational Psychology, PPS Credential
California State University Stanislaus
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Modesto Junior College
Associate of Arts from Social And Behavioral Science
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