ALYSSA VADAKIN
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Compassionate school psychologist blending assessment expertise with belief in every child's potential to create evidence-based, individualized pathways for academic and social-emotional growth through collaboration with families and educators.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Mount Vernon School District
Mount Vernon, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments to identify student needs and inform intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to diverse learning requirements.
- Provided counseling services to students, addressing emotional and behavioral challenges effectively.
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols, ensuring student safety and emotional support during critical situations.
- Designed and implemented professional development workshop to enhance special education staff's understanding of functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP).
School Psychology Intern
Mount Vernon School District
Mount Vernon, WA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Complete initial, transfer, reassessment, and functional behavioral assessment of students according to Washington State Administrative Codes (WACs).
- Conduct individual psychoeducational evaluations, observations, and analyze data relevant to individual students.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings, recommend services, and participate in prevention activities, screening, consultations, and referrals.
- Offer suggestions to staff on how to meet eligible special education students’ academic needs.
- Design and implement appropriate research based academic, behavioral, and counseling interventions for students.
- Provide consultation services to parents of eligible special education students.
- Provide appropriate consultation and assistance in the development and maintenance of the Individual Education Program (IEP).
- Collaborate with IEP team members to recommend placements or programs.
- Connect with families to gather student background information.
Isolation & Quarantine Operations Coordinator
King County
Seattle, WA
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Lead daily staffing meetings to determine program needs.
- Planned, organized, and scheduled work activities of assigned staff.
- Prepared work schedules and staffing plans.
- Provided on-site training and onboarding for Site Managers and Behavioral Health staff.
- Recommend changes to procedures and guidelines affecting the facilities, draft revisions and new procedures and assist in implementation.
- Work with clients to resolve problems and complaints.
Residential Program Supervisor
Ryther
Seattle, WA
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided direct supervision for approximately 15 staff members, both formal and informally.
- Provided in the moment training of all behavior specialists.
- Managed the daily staffing schedule.
- Provided support as needed.
- Ensured that the clients were being treated in a therapeutic manner as well as ensuring the safety of the staff team.
- Managed the day-to-day structure of the milieu and working collaboratively with the Program Directors to create a therapeutic structure for our clients.
Behavior Specialist II & Assistant Program Supervisor
Ryther
Seattle, WA
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided a safe, secure, and structured environment for clients ages 7-13.
- Exercised therapeutic and de-escalation skills during crisis intervention.
- Attended and utilized job related trainings such as ARC and TCI.
- Participated in treatment meetings to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Role modeled appropriate behaviors and communication skills for clients.
- Provided supervision for members of the cottage team as the assistant supervisor.
- Planned and directed daily activities of the clients.
- Administered and ordered client medications.
- Performed additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental, Forensic, and Honors Psychology, Minor: Statistics
Castleton University
Castleton, VT06-2017
Skills
- Positive behavior supports
- Verbal and written communication
- Individual and family support
- Functional behavior assessments
- Academic intervention strategies
- Collaborative Problem-solving
Affiliations
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Washington State Association of School Psychologists (WSASP)
Timeline
School Psychologist
Mount Vernon School District
08.2023 - Current
School Psychology Intern
Mount Vernon School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Isolation & Quarantine Operations Coordinator
King County
11.2021 - 07.2022
Residential Program Supervisor
Ryther
06.2019 - 01.2022
Behavior Specialist II & Assistant Program Supervisor
Ryther
08.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental, Forensic, and Honors Psychology, Minor: Statistics
Castleton University
Master of Science - School Psychology
Seattle University
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
- Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- Trained in Attachment, Regulation, Competency Framework (ARC)
- Mentor Leader of the Castleton Mentoring Program
- Presented Growth Mindset & Grit research at the Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences Intercollegiate Student Symposium
- Teaching Assistant for multiple psychology classes at Castleton University