Amanda Giovenco
Henderson,NV
Summary
Thoughtful School Psychologist with 6 1/2 years of experience guiding students at all age levels through insurmountable obstacles, managing treatment planning and program progress. Supportive listener with creativity and sensitivity when treating individuals with varying psychological concerns. Supportive and tactful navigator of difficult family dynamics, leading parent meetings with cultural awareness and objectivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Mater Academy East
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Conducted suicide and threat assessments.
School Psychologist
Clark County School District
07.2022 - 01.2024
- School Psychologist at two secondary schools: Mannion Middle School and Basic Academy of International Studies.
- Helped implement the “School-Based Intervention Team (SBIT)”, for the 23-24 school year at the high school.
- Completed comprehensive multidisciplinary reports for Out of State students; reevaluations; and initial evaluations to evaluate educational, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
- Continuously communicated with parents/guardians through email and/or telephone throughout the multidisciplinary process.
- Worked with educators regarding the importance of teacher rating scales and teacher feedback being part of the multidisciplinary report.
- Spoke in classrooms (freshmen) with School Social Worker to promote mental health and coping strategies (22-23 and 23-24 school years).
- Conducted Functional Behavior Plans to develop Behavior Intervention Plans.
School Psychologist
Lakes Community High School
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators, and community resources.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions per Individualized Education Plans.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Plans to implement Behavioral Intervention Plans.
School Psychologist Intern
Special Education District Of Lake County
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of assessment techniques.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Observed service delivery for cases involving specific problems and broadly disordered behavior.
- Selected, administered, and scored psychological tests
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
Education
Educational Specialist, School Psychology -
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05-2018
Masters of Education -
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN08-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05-2015
Skills
- Group therapy facilitator
- IEP compliance
- School counseling
- Multidisciplinary Reports
- Administering and interpreting standardized psychological tests (eg, cognitive, academic, behavioral, and emotional assessments)
- Conducting psychoeducational evaluations to assess learning disabilities, ADHD, and other developmental concerns
- Conducting comprehensive suicide and threat assessments, utilizing established protocols and evidence-based practices to evaluate risk, ensure safety, and provide appropriate interventions
Certification
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist Certification #: 52627
Timeline
School Psychologist
Mater Academy East
01.2024 - Current
School Psychologist
Clark County School District
07.2022 - 01.2024
School Psychologist
Lakes Community High School
08.2018 - 05.2022
School Psychologist Intern
Special Education District Of Lake County
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist Certification #: 52627
Educational Specialist, School Psychology -
Valparaiso University
Masters of Education -
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Valparaiso University
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