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Delaney Creacy

Oceanside,CA

Summary

First year School Psychologist eager to work with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral and academic needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

School Psychologist Intern

The Classical Academies
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Aided in fostering safe school environments by participating in crisis intervention and prevention efforts.
  • Contributed to planning and execution of school-wide events aimed at promoting mental health awareness among both staff members and students.
  • Advised educators regarding classroom management techniques tailored specifically towards addressing emotional disturbances or disruptive behaviors among certain pupils.
  • Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement within curriculum and instructional methods.
  • Developed rapport with students, parents, and colleagues alike through consistent communication efforts that demonstrated commitment to each individual''s wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop effective behavioral intervention plans for struggling students.
  • Promoted inclusive learning environments by providing staff training on diversity issues and special education needs.
  • Supported students'' emotional growth through individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Encouraged peer mentoring relationships among students by promoting a welcoming atmosphere that fostered empathy and understanding.
  • Enhanced student understanding by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations.
  • Assisted with documenting and evaluating behaviors of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
  • Assessed available case data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
  • Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
  • Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.

Practicum Student

Alvord Unified School District
01.2022 - 01.2023

Provide direct services for students under the supervision of School Psychologist

  • Perform individual psychological observations, evaluations, and assessments
  • Identify students with disabilities by assessing cognitive and perceptual
    abilities, emotional adjustment, adaptive behavior, language development,
    learning potential, and social needs
  • Prepare reports and interpret assessment findings for staff, parents, and other
    authorized persons
  • Serve as a member of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team
  • Assist in designing and promoting tiered interventions
  • Support students in crisis by providing mental health services and supporting
    staff with risk management as needed
  • Develop and conduct individual and group counseling sessions
  • Perform functional behavior analyses and assist in the development,
    evaluation, and monitoring of behavior intervention plans
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and school events as needed

Itinerate Teacher

Alvord Unified School District
01.2021 - 01.2022

To plan, organize, and implement appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Collaborate with administration, teachers, support staff and families, and
participate in regular meetings
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other staff members in assisting and
helping students solve learning and health problems
• Manage student behaviors in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules
and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with rules and disciplinary systems of the
school

Special Education Assistant

Alvord Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2022

Assist individual and/or small groups of students with meeting their goals in both the general education and special education setting. Provide support with:

  • Preventative and follow-up behavior management
  • Assisting students with basic dress and hygiene
  • Small group instruction as directed by teacher
  • Learning and implementing a variety of behavior plans
  • Using knowledge of student needs to make necessary modifications
  • Health care physical needs of students, which may include feeding, toileting, diapering, responding to medical emergencies, and handling equipment
  • Communication and collaboration with administration, teachers, support staff, and families
  • De-escalation strategies to maintain a positive classroom environment

Respite Care Worker

UCP
01.2016 - Current

Assist and facilitate daily living activities with individual with special needs.

  • Providing de-escalation strategies following undesired activities
  • Attending to health care physical needs of students, which may include
    feeding, toileting, diapering, responding to medical emergencies, and handling equipment
  • Providing preventative and follow-up behavior management
  • Assisting students with basic dress and hygiene

Education

Master of Science - School Psychology

National University
San Diego, CA
06.2024

PPS Credential - School Psychology

National University
San Diego
06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State San Bernardino
San Bernardino
06.2020

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Reliability
  • Researching
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Working Creatively
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration
  • Positive Behavior Supports
  • Solutions-focused
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Mental health awareness

References

  • Franciene Lehmann, Supervising School Psychologist | Coastal Academy High School, (860) 798 - 7652, flehmann@classicalacademy.com
  • Dana Lenahan, Program Specialist | Coastal Academy High School, (760) 398 - 9814, dlenahan@classicalacademy.com
  • Rosa Leach, Supervising School Psychologist, AUSD | Foothill Elementary School, (951) 358 - 1610, rleach@alvordschools.org
  • Marisela Recendez, Principal, AUSD | Foothill Elementary School, (951) 358 - 1610, marisela.recendez@alvordschools.org
  • Jeff Diulio, Principal, AUSD | Arizona Middle School, (951) 358 - 1675, jeff.diulio@alvordschools.org
  • Maria Pickering, Parent of Client, UCP, (714) 290 - 8951

Timeline

School Psychologist Intern

The Classical Academies
08.2023 - 06.2024

Practicum Student

Alvord Unified School District
01.2022 - 01.2023

Itinerate Teacher

Alvord Unified School District
01.2021 - 01.2022

Special Education Assistant

Alvord Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2022

Respite Care Worker

UCP
01.2016 - Current

Master of Science - School Psychology

National University

PPS Credential - School Psychology

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State San Bernardino
Delaney Creacy