Claire Thomas
Summary
Nationally Credentialed School Psychologist committed to delivering all-encompassing support to students and families through diligent professional networking, community interaction and resource identification and referral.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Montgomery County Public Schools
Rockville, MD
08.2020 - Current
- Provided consultation to parents and teachers on learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
- Administered and evaluated psychological tests.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Cultivated strong student, parent, faculty and community relationships.
School Psychologist
New Haven Unified School District
Union City, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Coordinated the development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
School Psychologist
Jefferson Elementary School District
Daly City, CA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Completed Initial and Triennial Psycho-Educational Evaluations.
- Consulted with teachers, administration, and other specialists.
- Implemented behavioral interventions in general education and special education classrooms.
- Attended valuable trainings and supervision meetings to promote growth in the field.
- 1200 supervised hours to be completed by May 2020.
San Joaquin County of Ed- SELPA
Stockton, CA
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Gained experience working with diverse populations including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Students with Intellectual Disabilities, and other alternative education county programs.
- Completed cases assessing special education criteria.
- Consulted with teachers and other professionals.
- Implemented group counseling with Emotionally Disturbed students.
Stockton Unified School District
Stockton, CA
09.2017 - 05.2018
- 150 hours of supervised school psychology related work.
- Worked closely with teachers and staff to promote a positive learning and social-emotional environment.
- Created academic and behavioral interventions that were implemented on site.
- Monitored the interventions and followed up with teachers and staff.
Education
ED.S. - School Psychology
University Of The Pacific
Stockton, CA2020
Master of Arts - Education and Counseling Psychology
University Of The Pacific
2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sonoma State University
2017
Skills
- Psychological assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed practices
- Individual or group counseling
- Evidence-based practices
- Data analysis and reporting
- Individualized education programs
- 504 Plans
Affiliations
- Psi Chi, International Honors Society in Psychology
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Pacific School Psychology Association
- Maryland School Psychologists' Association (MSPA)
- Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association (MCSPA)
Timeline
School Psychologist
New Haven Unified School District
08.2020 - Current
School Psychologist
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
School Psychologist
Jefferson Elementary School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
San Joaquin County of Ed- SELPA
09.2018 - 05.2019
Stockton Unified School District
09.2017 - 05.2018
ED.S. - School Psychology
University Of The Pacific
Master of Arts - Education and Counseling Psychology
University Of The Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sonoma State University
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