Annie Brennan
San Rafael
Summary
Driven and empathetic professional with a comprehensive skill set developed in educational settings, emphasizing assessment, intervention, and collaboration. Expertise in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance academic, social, and emotional growth for students. Committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment with positive relationships among students, parents, and staff, promoting well-being and success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
- Evaluate, administer, and create comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for initial and triennial cases, report findings to parents and school staff, and discuss which support systems are most appropriate to the student's needs to ensure the correct placement and services.
- Conduct assessments to determine whether a student is a candidate for Educationally Related Mental Health Services, and if they qualify, collaborate with other staff members to establish which level of support the student will benefit from.
- Participate in Intensive Individual Support assessments to decide if a student requires the one-on-one direct support of a paraeducator to function within the school environment and report findings to school staff and parents.
- Perform case management duties for all initial psychoeducational cases, and assist in case management for triennial cases.
- Collaborate with other school personnel to identify through Child Find which students may need additional academic, social/emotional, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech and language support.
- Consult with school psychologists within the district to gain insight to others' curriculum to better our professional judgement and use strategies to improve our assessments and school culture.
School Psychologist
Miller Creek School District
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for initial and triennial cases, and report findings to parents and staff during IEP meetings to assist the student in their academic success.
- Develop and implement counseling interventions for individual students needing social/emotional support.
- Collaborate with teachers, service providers, and administrators to create a supportive school environment.
- Participate in assessment planning meetings to determine special education necessity and other support for students.
- Build relationships with families and help build rapport with other staff.
- Collaborate with other psychologists within the district to best address student concerns and find the best support method.
School Psychologist Intern
Mount Diablo Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepare and conduct comprehensive psychoeducational reports for initial and triennial cases, report findings to parents and staff during IEP meetings.
- Create and implement counseling sessions curriculum tailored to individual students who need social/emotional support.
- Learn crisis intervention.
- Collaborate with teachers, service providers, and administrators to create a supportive school environment.
- Assist the psychologist in assessments, counseling, addressing staff concerns, and providing additional information on special education students.
- Attend training to assess and interact with culturally diverse students.
- Attend training to understand updated special education law and timelines.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Sonoma Valley Unified School District
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepare comprehensive psychoeducational reports for initial and triennial cases, report findings to parents and staff during IEP meetings.
- Create and implement counseling sessions for individual and groups who need social/emotional support.
- Assist the psychologist and principal in implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Supports.
- Participate in collaboration between the school site and a community-based organization to enrich student learning.
- Attend trainings to gain understanding of special education law.
Education
Master of Arts & Education Specialist - Educational Psychology
University of Massachusetts Global
Walnut Creek, CA06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA05-2020
Skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Mental Health & Mental Health Assessments
- Academic Intervention Strategies
- Social/Emotional Learning
- Communication with Staff & Families
- Collaborative Problem-solving
Certification
- Licensed Pupil Personnel Services (PPSP) - 06/18/2024 - 07/01/2029
Timeline
School Psychologist
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
School Psychologist
Miller Creek School District
01.2024 - 01.2025
School Psychologist Intern
Mount Diablo Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
School Psychology Practicum Student
Sonoma Valley Unified School District
11.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts & Education Specialist - Educational Psychology
University of Massachusetts Global
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Dominican University of California