Candy Hernandez

School Psychologist

Madera Unified School District

07.2001 - Current

Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
Observed students in classroom and play environments.
Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
Implemented prevention-oriented support groups for [Type] students.
Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.