Cynthia Diaz
Modesto,CA
Summary
Skilled School Psychologists experienced in working with preschool through high school aged students. Knowledgeable in various counseling and behavioral modification techniques, as well as in laws pertaining to privacy and reporting. Specialized in autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and attention deficit/hyper activity disorder.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist/Program Specialist
Riverbank Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
- Receive referrals from the Regional Center and hold the IEP prior to their 3rd birthday
- Collaborate with the Regional Center service coordinator to receive previous reports from the child's past assessors, doctors, and service providers
- Collaborate with the Regional Center service coordinator to receive previous reports from the child's past assessors, doctors, and service providers
- Conduct comprehensive and thorough preschool assessment and evaluate multiple domains, including: Cognitive/Early Academic, Adaptive, Social-Emotional, Communication, and Fine and Gross Motor
- Collaborate with other members of early childhood service teams including the speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist, general education teacher, special education teacher, and parents
- Collaborate with administrators and other program directors to improve the quality of services
- Provides program and student outcome data and completes all required evaluation reports
- Serve as the representative/liaison for special education
- Participate as requested as member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team.
School Psychologist
Byron Unified School District
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Complete multi-factored evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) from Prek-8th grade, in compliance with state regulations within designated time frame
- Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to each school and work as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of the student
- Select and administer age-appropriate assessment methods and materials to determine the needs of the student
- Consult with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for referral
- Gather background information on the student's psychological history by conducting behavioral observations, making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records
- Interpret assessment results and compile comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations
- Participate in eligibility committee meetings and contribute to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Conduct specialized individual and group counseling sessions to address specific emotional, social, and behavioral needs of the students
- Provide follow-up support and periodic re-evaluation services as necessary.
Intern School Psychologist
Escalon Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Under the supervision of a licensed School Psychologist my assignment included preschool assessments and a K-5 Dual-Emergent Elementary
- I was responsible for administrating cognitive, processing, and social-emotional assessment of individuals with exceptional needs
- Conducting multiple bilingual assessments and leading the IEP team in determining the dominant language and the presence of a disability in the student's native language
- Provides assessment, diagnostic, and program assistance to the special education department and general education
- In addition, provide counseling and behavioral support to students as required.
Education
School Psychology with PPS Credential -
UMASS Global (Previously Brandman University)
01.2023
B.A Psychology -
Brandman University
01.2019
AA in ECE -
Humphreys College
01.2017
Diploma -
Thomas Downey High
01.2009
Skills
- Learning disability identification
- Interpersonal Skills
- Group Counseling
- Organizational abilities
- School-Wide Prevention Programs
- Classroom observations
- Mental health awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individualized education programs
- Assessment administration
References
- Andrea Gonzalez, Site Supervisor, Escalon Unified, (209) 648-2421
- Alex Richardson, Escalon Unified, (209) 882-2039
- Krista Bradley, Brandman University, (209) 678-8933
Affiliations
- California Association of School Psychologists
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Psychologist/Program Specialist
Riverbank Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
School Psychologist
Byron Unified School District
08.2023 - 01.2024
Intern School Psychologist
Escalon Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
School Psychology with PPS Credential -
UMASS Global (Previously Brandman University)
B.A Psychology -
Brandman University
AA in ECE -
Humphreys College
Diploma -
Thomas Downey High
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