Anna Magaña
Ontario,CA
Summary
School psychologist knowledgeable in evaluating students, therapeutic interventions, treatment planning, and progress monitoring. Successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Committed to ensuring academic achievement and social-emotional well-being for all students through equitable practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
San Francisco Unified School District
2020.09 - Current
- Collaborated with IEP team members to determine special education eligibility and provided tailored student recommendations
- Provided DIS counseling to students
- Provided consultation services to parents and teachers
- Collaborated with IEP team members to create goals for IEPs
- Co-facilitated in suicide prevention training for school staff
- Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Active team member of student study team (SST) and 504 plan meetings
- Conducted ERMHS referrals and evaluations
School Psychologist Intern
Berkeley Unified School District
2019.08 - 2020.06
- Utilized a variety of testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional, and behavioral needs of students
- Presentation of psycho-educational results in IEP meetings
- Participated in manifestation determination meetings
- Developed and implemented Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) and modified when needed
- Provided counseling services both to individual students and in a group setting
- Collaborated with teachers to implement RTI practices in the classroom
School Psychologist Intern
San Leandro Unified School District
2018.08 - 2019.06
- Assessed students of special needs such as Autism, Multiple Disabilities, Other Health Impairment, Emotional Disturbance, and Specific Learning Disability.
- Active member in Counseling Enriched Mainstream Program
- Held a counseling caseload of 15 students
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally sensitive, and individualized treatment plans
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators
School Psychologist Intern
Novato Unified School District
2017.08 - 2018.06
- Performed initial client assessment and classroom observations
- Consulted with teachers on how to implement trauma-informed practices in their classrooms
- Facilitated social skills groups
- Managed individual counseling caseload of 20 students
- Partnered with school administrators and parents to provide students with appropriate counseling support in school and in the community
Easter Seals
Behavior Interventionist Autism Services
2016.09 - 2017.04
- Worked with children on the Autism spectrum to implement treatment plans
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions using Applied Behavior Analysis methods
- Recorded client information to track their progress to multiple programs and goals
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Collaborated with program manager to modify goals when needed
Education
Pupil Personal Services Credential - School Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA07.2020
Master of Science - School Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2016
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish Speaker
- Knowledge of PSW and Discrepancy models of SPED eligibility
- Trained in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Strong Writing Communication Skills
- Culturally Sensitive
- Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- BIP & FBA experience
- Knowledge of various academic and social emotional assessment measures
- Crisis Intervention
- Mandated Reporter Certificate
- Informed in multiple therapeutic interventions
- Data-driven decision making
- Student Centered Approach
- Cultural Competency
References
Dr. Brian Gustman, School Psychologist
gustmanb@sfusd.edu, 628-900-1798
Dr. Julie Jang, School Psychologist
jangj@sfusd.edu, 415-658-9960
Mariana Verdin, Counselor
verdinm1@sfusd.edu, 909-268-0041
Timeline
School Psychologist
San Francisco Unified School District
2020.09 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Berkeley Unified School District
2019.08 - 2020.06
School Psychologist Intern
San Leandro Unified School District
2018.08 - 2019.06
School Psychologist Intern
Novato Unified School District
2017.08 - 2018.06
Easter Seals
Behavior Interventionist Autism Services
2016.09 - 2017.04
Pupil Personal Services Credential - School Psychology
San Francisco State University
Master of Science - School Psychology
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California Santa Cruz
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