CHARNJEET KHAIRA
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ahwatukee YMCA Child Watch Attendant
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Attended to children's needs
- Worked with children ages 8 months - 11 years.
Teacher's Assistant for Psychology of Death and Loss (PSY 456) at the UofA
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisted in running the class
- Answered students questions about class
- Available for further assistance to students outside of class
- Graded papers.
Nursing Home Volunteer
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Assisted in taking care of the elderly checked into the home
- Helped with food, medical, and sleep aid.
English Second Language (ESL) Tutor
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Inspired students to attain high academic goals
- Tutored UofA ESL students in English
- Helped with grammar and sentence fluency
- Discussed college experiences with other people, while practicing speaking English.
Math Tutor
08.2006 - 12.2013
- Tutored Freshmen and High School students in Pre-Algebra and Geometry
- Tutored underclassmen in Pre-Algebra and Geometry
- Helped clarify area and volume for cones, squares, trapezoids, spheres, rectangular prisms
- Better explained formulas used in Pre-Algebra and Geometry.
Punjabi School/ Jakara Movement- Punjabi Sunday School Teacher/ Jakara Movement Camp Counselor
Phoenix, AZ
08.2007 - 05.2012
- Taught elementary to young high school students, about their Punjabi culture and Sikh religion
- Also taught students how to read and write Punjabi
- Took part in the Arizona Sikh Gurdwara's Food Bank Volunteer Program and raised money to feed the hungry
- Led yoga classes
- Was awarded Most Dedicated Sunday School Teacher with a 95% pass rate for students.
Ice-skating Instructor for High School Special Needs Students
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Inspired special needs students to better interact with others
- Discussed high school experiences with others
- Urged special needs students to reach out to the community and have fun.
School Psychologist
HUSD
01.2019
- Lead Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) evaluations, and MET Meetings
- Multi-Tiered System of supports consult for academic and behavioral interventions
- Parent and student consultations
- Site Crisis Team member.
Education
Education Specialist - School Psychology
University of Arizona
12.2019
B.A. - Psychology
University of Arizona
05.2015
Skills
- I have a wide array of knowledge of the special education referral, assessment, and evaluation process using multiple models such as Processing Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW), Response to Intervention, Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), and Discrepancy-based Methods I have experience working in schools of diverse age groups as well as backgrounds My skills also include being a leader while cooperating well with others, maintaining good ethics, communicating effectively and appropriately with others, and meeting mandatory deadlines
Knowledge Of Assessments
Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition (KABC II), Woodcock Johnson, Fourth Edition (WJ IV), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC V), Stanford Binet, Fifth Edition (SB V), Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales, Second Edition (RIAS II), Differential Ability Scales, Second Edition (DAS II), Woodcock Johnson, Fourth Edition (WJ IV), Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition (KTEA III), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition (WIAT III), Key Math III- Diagnostic Assessment, Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration, Sixth Edition, The (BEERY VMI), Vineland Adaptive Behavior Skills, Second Edition (Vineland II), Developmental Assessment of Young Children, Second Edition (DAYC II), Developmental Profile, Third Edition (DP 3), Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS 3), Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC 3), Conners, Fourth Edition (Conners 4), Children's Depression Inventory, Second Edition Inventory-Revised (CDI-2), Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF), Beck Depression Inventory, Second Edition (BDI II), Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS), Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS II)
Presentations Trainings
- Redwoods Institute Certification of Training, 10/2016, Tempe Union High School District
- Blood Bourne Pathogens, 09/23/15
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, 09/23/16
- Appropriate Touch, 04/19/16
- Crisis Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention and Intervention, 11/2016, Tempe Union High School District
- Keeping it Legal: Best Practices for Dealing with Parents and Reducing Liabilities, 11/4/2016, AASP Presentation
- Trauma Informed Care in School Settings
- Response to Intervention Strategies, Tempe Elementary School District
- Teen Brain Workshop, Desert Vista High School- Tempe Union High School District
- First Aid & CPR, current
- American Psychological Association (APA) Convention, Fall 2023
- More than Sad, 2022 - currently, HUSD, HTA campus
Leadership Roles
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), 02/12, Present, Inspired students to pursue internships, Discussed college experiences with others, Urged others to help with incoming freshman on Unigo (website that informs students about college experiences)
- Hall Leadership Team Event Planner, 09/11, 12/11, Played a crucial role in the leadership team for University of Arizona residence hall, Participated in weekly meetings to discuss and promote current events occurring on campus, Planned monthly social events for current dorm residents to meet other residents and familiarize themselves with one another such as cookie decorating, community service, etc., Organized class based study sessions
- University of Arizona Sikh Association Public Relations Officer, 09/11, 08/18, Raised awareness against hate crimes post 9/11, Raised awareness about the Sikh religion, Helped organize community events
Additional Qualifications
- IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Relevant Experience
- School Psychologist, HUSD, 01/2019, currently, Lead Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) evaluations, and MET Meetings, Multi-Tiered System of supports consult for academic and behavioral interventions, Parent and student consultations, Site Crisis Team member
- Psychology Practicum Student, Tempe Elementary School District, Tempe, AZ, Karissa Rulison, MS, 08/2016, 8, Administer, score, and interpret cognitive, academic, and other assessments with supervision, Prepare information for, attend, and contribute to Review of Existing Data, Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team, and Individualized Education Plan meetings with teams and provide input on education and academic decisions for elementary school students, Observe and participate in elementary school classrooms that assist the needs of students with varying intellectual disabilities, Observe and participate in an elementary school classroom for students that require services related to emotional disturbances, Conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment and implement a Behavior Intervention Plan for elementary school students, Maintain NASP domains and maintain a log of accomplishments and supervision
- School Psychology Practicum Student, Tempe Union High School District, Tempe, AZ, Kathryn Haskew, MS., NCSP, 08/2017, 12/2017, 8, Observe in MET and IEP meetings and consult with service providers and other outside resources, Administer academic achievement assessment to high school student for initial evaluation, Assist in impromptu counseling session once a week with the school's counselor (LPC) and participate in social skills group, Observe in high school special education classrooms, including the multiple disability program(s)
- School Psychology Fieldwork Student, Kyrene School District, Ahwatukee, AZ, Laura Armstrong, MS, 01/2016, 05/2016, 20, Shadow school psychologist, attend MET meetings, and observe in a Medically Fragile classroom, Interview school psychologist, special education teacher, speech-language pathologist, and principal about their roles in the school setting, Adhere to objectives and maintain a log of accomplishments and supervision
Professional Organizations
- American Psychological Association, 201409032123021662438, 08/14, Present, Explored networking opportunities with other American Psychological Association members, Accessed psychological journals and scholarly publications, Stayed involved in America's psychology departments
- National Education Association, 0008874051, 08/14, Present, Networked with other American National Education Association members, Accessed educational journal, articles, and other scholarly publications, Took part in educational reform meetings via phone and voice my opinion in today's issues involving: education reform, tax credits, retirement funding for vital community members including: firefighters, teachers, etc.
- Chandler Affiliates in School Psychology, 08/15, Present, CASP Student Representative of Cohorts (08/15-09/16), CASP Vice President (08/16-Present), Networked with School Psychology Students throughout the Program, Linked with AASP, and fundraised money and gift basket for AASP Convention, Raised money, clothes, etc. for charity
- National Association of School Psychologists, 07/15, Present, Networked with other School Psychologists nationwide, Access research (journals, articles, etc.)
- Arizona Association of School Psychologists, 10/16, Present, Attended and Volunteered at the 48th Annual Conference, Attend annual conference- present
Awards
- Top Doc- School, Psychologist- 2024
- Most Dedicated Punjabi Sunday School Teacher
- Presidential Award for Excellence
- The Arizona Board of Regent's High Honors Tuition Scholarship
- Dean's list-Honorable Mention (08/11-05/12)
- Dean's list (08/12-present)- Academic Extinction (08/14-05/15)
Community Service
- Hawaiian Asian Pacific Islander Club (HAPI Club), 08/11, 05/15, Celebrated the diversities of different cultures, Learned about the Hawaiian and East Asian Cultures, Taught others about my own South-East Asian Culture, Organized and partook in community and group building activities
- Crop Walk Coordinator, 02/08, 05/12, Raised money for the poor and hungry, Partook in yearly Crop Walk, Raised awareness for helping the unfortunate
References
- Julie Adams, NCSP, School Psychologist, Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ, 480-279-9724, Julie.Adams@husd.org
- Marsha Spencer, Ph.D., NCSP, Assistant Program Director, UA-Chandler Ed S Program, Chandler, AZ, (602) 827-2356, marshaspencer@email.arizona.edu
Timeline
School Psychologist
HUSD
01.2019
Ahwatukee YMCA Child Watch Attendant
08.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher's Assistant for Psychology of Death and Loss (PSY 456) at the UofA
01.2015 - 05.2015
Nursing Home Volunteer
05.2012 - 05.2015
English Second Language (ESL) Tutor
02.2012 - 05.2015
Ice-skating Instructor for High School Special Needs Students
08.2009 - 07.2011
Punjabi School/ Jakara Movement- Punjabi Sunday School Teacher/ Jakara Movement Camp Counselor
08.2007 - 05.2012
Math Tutor
08.2006 - 12.2013
Education Specialist - School Psychology
University of Arizona
B.A. - Psychology
University of Arizona
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