David Mizell
Singapore,Singapore
Summary
To find a position where I can utilize my psychotherapy, assessment and administrative skills along with implementation of MTSS and other related skills. School Psychologist adept at assisting students with building coping skills to handle social and academic situations. Possess interpersonal, communication and administrative strength with 18-year background in the field. I'm very student centered and focus on establishing relationships with students to develop a relationship of trust. It's my goal to provide educational and emotional support to help them experience success academically. Additionally, my goal is to support parents as they negotiate the special education process or guide them in supporting their student to success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Singapore American International School
Singapore, Singapore
07.2023 - Current
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- Psychoeducational Assessment – Cognitive and Emotional/Behavioral
- Development of Interventions for cognitive and emotional/behavioral problems for school settings
- Social Skills group interventions
- Crisis Intervention and individual and group counseling
- Development and presentation of educational in-services
- Member of district Autism Team for autism evaluations
- Facilitated school-based meetings to discuss student IEPs and progress toward goals.
- Educated families about available resources that can help meet their children's needs both inside and outside the classroom environment.
- Assisted with the development of positive behavior supports systems within schools.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
School Psychologist
Pueblo School District 70
Pueblo, Colorado
07.2005 - 07.2023
- Responsibilities as listed above
School Psychologist
Academy of Advanced and Creative Learning
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Responsibilities are the same as listed above
School Psychologist
Pikes Peak BOCES
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2015 - 07.2023
- Psychoeducational Assessment for the Colorado Department of Corrections for inmates seeking GED accommodations.
School Psychologist
Canon City School Dist Re-1
Canon City, CO
09.2007 - 07.2023
- Preschool Evaluations
- Psycho-educational and Social and Emotional Testing of preschoolers to identify significant needs and academic and social/emotional interventions.
Adjunct Faculty
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO
06.2006 - 01.2017
- Class instructor for Introduction to Psychology, Human Growth and Development, and Death and Dying classes
- Classroom management, development of teaching materials, lectures and group instruction.
Psychotherapist
Associates for Psychotherapy
Pueblo, CO
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Individual counseling and psychotherapy
- Intake and assessment, development of treatment plans, use of progress notes and intervention
- Utilization of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and an eclectic approach to psychotherapy.
General Manager
Cinemark USA
Pueblo, CO
01.1990 - 01.2005
- Managed 7 movie theaters for the company around the country
- Managed all aspects of the operation including profit and loss, personnel functions (up to 175 employees), budgeting, inventory, facility management, etc
- Managed top-level 20-screen megaplex theater.
Psyche Liaison
St. Mary Corwin Hospital
Pueblo, CO
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Worked in the emergency room assessing incoming patients for possible admission to the behavioral health unit
- Coordinate between the emergency room physician and the “on-call” psychiatrist.
Education
Educational Specialist, Ed.S. - School Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.2005
M.A - Community Counseling
Adams State University
01.2002
B.A. - Communications
Brigham Young University
01.1990
Skills
- School Counseling
- Cultural Competency
- 504 Plans
- Mental Health Assessments
- Community Resource Intelligence
- Suicide Prevention
- Individual Support
- Evidence-Based Practices
- IEP Compliance
- Data Collection
- Conflict Mediation
- Testing Protocols
- Team Collaboration
- Response to Intervention Training
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Behavior Modification
- ADOS Certified Administrator
- Experience in administration of a wide variety of psychoeducational assessments including: WISC 5, UNIT, KABC 2, WRAML, NEPSY, BASC 3, Conner's 3, Adaptive Scales,
- Digital experience during COVID 19 including online counseling and psycho-educational assessments
- Animal Assisted Therapy
Affiliations
NASP, Chi Sigma Iota, National Board Certified Counselor.
Donald J. Reynolds Scholarship Recipient, Dean's Scholarship recipient, Graduated Summa Cum Laude, International Association of School Psychologists member, Certified ADOS administrator,
DBT training, CBT training, Signs of Suicide Prevention Program
References
References Available upon request.
Certification
- National Board for Certified Counselors: National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- School Psychology, National Association of School Psychologists - 2023
- Licensed, School Psychologist, Colorado Department of Educaiton
Timeline
School Psychologist
Singapore American International School
07.2023 - Current
School Psychologist
Academy of Advanced and Creative Learning
08.2019 - 07.2023
School Psychologist
Pikes Peak BOCES
08.2015 - 07.2023
School Psychologist
Canon City School Dist Re-1
09.2007 - 07.2023
Adjunct Faculty
Pueblo Community College
06.2006 - 01.2017
Psychotherapist
Associates for Psychotherapy
01.2006 - 08.2007
School Psychologist
Pueblo School District 70
07.2005 - 07.2023
Psyche Liaison
St. Mary Corwin Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002
General Manager
Cinemark USA
01.1990 - 01.2005
Educational Specialist, Ed.S. - School Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
M.A - Community Counseling
Adams State University
B.A. - Communications
Brigham Young University