Andres Quezada
West Covina,CA
Summary
Dedicated school psychologist who is eager to provide support to students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral and academic needs. Committed to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments that maximize the potential of all students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
West Covina Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted psycho-educational assessments for students to identify their unique strengths and weaknesses for initial and triennial evaluations
- Developed recommendations consistent to student's needs
- Worked with students with various disabilities including Specific Learning Disability, ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Visual Impairment, Depression, and Anxiety
- Supported four schools: West Covina High School, Walnut Grove Intermediate School, Edgewood Schools, and Merlinda Elementary School
- Lead IEP meetings to discuss results of psycho-educational assessments, share recommendations, and discuss progress on goals
- Provided individual and group counseling to students at elementary, middle, and high school grade levels that focused on social skills, coping skills, anger management, and academic motivation
- Developed measurable counseling goals and monitored student progress
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans for students with diverse disabilities
- Collected observational data to improve understanding of students' learning, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective behavioral intervention for struggling students
- Provided social-emotional learning to transitional kindergarten classroom
- Assisted with suicide risk assessments
School Psychologist Practicum
San Jose Charter Academy
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Took behavioral observations of students
- Lead individual and group counseling sessions
- Attended IEP meetings, staffing meetings, and department meetings
- Administered and interpreted cognitive, processing, and social emotional assessments
- Conducted student and teacher interviews
- Wrote Psychoeducational reports
- Attended professional development workshops
- Worked with diverse TK-8th grade population
Education
M.S. in School Psychology -
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychological And Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2020
Skills
- Counseling
- Problem solving
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management
- Data interpretation
- Excellent organizational skills
- Effectively manage multiple responsibilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively
Affiliations
California Association of School Psychologists
Programs and Technology
- MHS
- SEIS
- Riverside Scoring
- Q-Global
- Q-Interactive
- Paradigm
Professional Development
- How to write an FBA, West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, 11/17/22
- How to write an ED Assessment, West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, 2/03/23
- Self-Regulation and Learning: Foundations & Strategies for Student Success, East Valley SELPA, 1/31/23
- Manifestation Determination, Functional Behavior Assessment, & Behavior Intervention Plans, East Valley SELPA, 2/14/23 - 2/15/23
Credentials
Pupil Personnel Service Credential: School Psychologist Internship Credential
Valid: 8/17/23 - 9/01/25
Expected Upon Graduation 05/24
Pupil Personnel Service Credential: School Psychology
References
- Lucas Leonard, School Psychologist: (949) 735-5853
- Tanya Chavez, School Psychologist: (909) 635-7979
- Victoria Rosa, School Psychologist: (626) 315-2924
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
West Covina Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
School Psychologist Practicum
San Jose Charter Academy
10.2021 - 05.2023
M.S. in School Psychology -
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science - Psychological And Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
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