Amaya Hope Esquivel
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated and highly trained School Psychologist Intern with comprehensive experience across all NASP Domains of Practice, supported by rigorous university preparation and 1,200 hours of supervised field-based training. Skilled in conducting psychoeducational evaluations, delivering individual and group counseling, completing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, and presenting findings in ARD/IEP meetings with clarity and sensitivity. Demonstrates strong competence in data-based decision making, academic and behavioral intervention, crisis response, and equitable service delivery for diverse learners. Adept at collaborating with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to support student mental health, academic success, and safe, supportive school environments. Committed to ethical practice, professional integrity, culturally responsive services, and evidence-based decision-making as outlined in NASP standards and internship training requirements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychology Intern
Spring Independent School District
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted 10 comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations with Multidisciplinary Assessment Teams (SLD, OHI/ADHD, ED, Autism, ID, Early Childhood) and presented results in ARD/IEP meetings.
- Completed Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), developed Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and monitored student behavioral progress.
- Provided individual and group counseling using evidence-based interventions; tracked progress toward IEP social–emotional and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and families to support academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions within an MTSS framework.
- Assisted with crisis prevention, suicide risk, and threat assessment procedures, and schoolwide safety initiatives.
- Supported implementation of SEL, prevention programs, and data-based academic or behavioral interventions.
- Maintained ethical, legally compliant, and culturally responsive practices aligned with NASP standards.
Educational Diagnostician
Spring Independent School District
01.2014 - 06.2025
- Completed approximately 300 Full Individual Evaluation reports with a multidisciplinary assessment team. Design and administer formal and informal assessments (cognitive and academic) to identify student eligibility for special education services.
- Analyze assessment data and compile comprehensive evaluation reports that detail students' strengths, needs, and recommended interventions.
- Present evaluation findings at ARD committee meetings and collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and other specialists to develop or revise Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations (IDEA, Texas Education Code) regarding evaluation timelines, parental consent, confidentiality, and reevaluations.
- Consult with general and special education teachers to recommend evidence-based instructional adaptations, progress-monitoring strategies, and behavior management techniques.
- Participate in eligibility reviews, reevaluation planning, and due-process hearings as required.
- Provide professional development workshops for faculty on early identification of learning difficulties and intervention strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Houston ISD
, TX
07.2002 - 12.2013
- Implemented the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for approximately 30 special ed students in the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom.
- Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
- Assessed the progress and growth of each student according to their IEPs.
- Facilitated ARD meetings; case manager for all ECSE students.
- Collaborated with different therapists to ensure student success.
- As a Co-Teacher/Resource Teacher, I collaborated with the regular ed teacher to ensure inclusion and implementation of the IEPs of the special ed students in my case management.
Education
Specialist - School Psychology
University of Houston Main
Houston, TX05.2026
Master of Education - Educational Diagnostician
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines04.1992
Skills
- Assessment Tools: [eg, WISC-V, KTEA-III, Woodcock-Johnson IV, BASC, ASRS, CDI, MASC, ABAS-3, CTOPP]
- Well-versed in the use of the ESPED/Frontline Education platform
- Counseling individuals and groups
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- IEP Development & Compliance
- Progress Monitoring & Intervention Planning
- Consultation & Collaboration
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication
- Knowledge of IDEA & Texas Education Code
- Mentored Educational Diagnostician students
Affiliations
Current Member, Texas Association of School Psychology (TASP)
Member, Future School Psychologist: UHV Chapter| 2023- 2024
Certification
- School Psychology Intern (Training Designation) – University of Houston
- Eligible for Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) Licensure Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Anticipated Licensure: June 2026
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) Eligibility: In Progress (Anticipated: 06/2026)
- Educational Diagnostician Certification, Texas Education Agency (TEA) 5/1/2021 to 4/30/2027
- Generic Special Ed (PK-12), Texas Education Agency (TEA) 5/1/2021 to 4/30/2027
- Generalist (EC-4), Texas Education Agency (TEA) 5/1/2021 to 4/30/2027
- ESL Generalist (EC-4), Texas Education Agency (TEA) 5/1/2021 to 4/30/2027
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Psychology Intern
Spring Independent School District
08.2025 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Spring Independent School District
01.2014 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
Houston ISD
07.2002 - 12.2013
Master of Education - Educational Diagnostician
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of the Philippines
Specialist - School Psychology
University of Houston Main
Community Involvement
Life Bridge Church of CMA
Deaconess from 2020 to present
Ladies of LifeBridge Coordinator