APRIL BURGESS
Lodi,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate School Psychologist Intern with over 8 years of experience supporting students, educators, and families across diverse school settings. Brings a strong foundation in leadership, communication, and collaboration developed through 18 years in the medical field, specializing in accounting and customer service. Skilled in conducting assessments, supporting IEP implementation, and promoting students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. Highly adaptable to working across multiple school sites and committed to continuous learning of new software, procedures, and best practices to enhance student outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lodi Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
School Psychologist Intern
Lodi Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement within the curriculum and instructional methods.
- Developed rapport with students, parents, and colleagues alike through consistent communication efforts that demonstrated commitment to each individual's well-being.
- Consulted with parents, teachers, and administrators to address specific concerns related to student performance and wellbeing.
- Enhanced student understanding by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations.
- Encouraged peer mentoring relationships among students by promoting a welcoming atmosphere that fostered empathy and understanding.
- Supported students'' emotional growth through individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective behavioral intervention plans for struggling students.
- Assessed available case data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
Principal Secretary
Borchardt Elementary
01.2019 - Current
- Head of clerical services, communication services for the principal, staff, and students. Record keeping of student files. Registered new students. Schedule all students for classes. Maintained school calendar, compile, and distribute school event information. Keep financial accounts. Enter purchase orders, keep track of the orders and receive and distribute orders to staff, custodial staff and office staff.
Accounts Receivable
Stat Lab
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Manage communication related to invoices with customers. Collected payments and processed customer payment by check, credit card, and ACH payment. Track payments and customer balances. Collected past due balances. Deposited checks at bank. Communicate with customers to request payment. Collect payment from customers accurately and record it into the system. Update client accounts based on payment.
Accounts Payable/Receivable/Customer Service
American Master Tech Scientific
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Preform the above duties listed above for Accounts Receivable, plus run the Accounts Payable Department using accounting software. Developing detailed training tutorials to train new employees. Work with vendors to ensure invoices were processed for payment in a timely manner while adhering to the company procedures for payments. Manage all of the vendor payments. Comparing Invoices to Purchase orders to ensure product item number, description, quantity and pricing were accurate. Worked with vendors to establish and maintain relationships. Accurate record keeping of vendor accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Stanislaus
01.2007
Education Specialist in School Psychology - School Pyschology
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA 12-2025
Skills
- Problem-solving on the spot Both in the school office and while working for the medical supply companies, I've learned to go with my instinct Ability to work well with co-workers by communicating with the team Flexibility is key! It’s essential to have a plan Be prepared to have a backup plan as well!
- Instructional strategies
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- The ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) certification Training is a two-day workshop designed to equip participants with the skills to provide suicide first aid and support individuals at risk of suicide.
- Praxis for School Psychology - Passed the Praxis School Psychologist computer-based exam. The exam is designed to measure the appropriate use and interpretation of various methods, measures, and assessments. Knowledge of different principles, appropriate intervention measures, and knowledge of the history of school psychology.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lodi Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Lodi Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Principal Secretary
Borchardt Elementary
01.2019 - Current
Accounts Receivable
Stat Lab
01.2018 - 01.2019
Accounts Payable/Receivable/Customer Service
American Master Tech Scientific
01.2000 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Stanislaus
Education Specialist in School Psychology - School Pyschology
Alliant International University
The ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) certification
The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a widely recognized, two-day, interactive workshop that teaches "suicide first-aid" skills. The training focuses on helping participants recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and intervene to help them create a plan for immediate safety.