ERIKA KISELOFF
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional committed to working with children and teachers to provide maximum support for student achievement. Friendly, adaptable and relatable professional. Strengths include effective communication, well organized, efficient time-management skills, ability to learn new concepts with ease, and works well under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Sanger West High School
08.2022 - Current
- Administers and interprets assessments of students referred for special education and Section 504 accommodation plans.
- Provides written reports documenting assessment results and presents findings in team meetings.
- Develops targeted behavior and academic intervention plans.
- Spreads awareness of social-emotional supports, services, and resources available within the site-based Wellness Center.
- Provides individual and small group counseling services to special education and general education students.
- Provides consultation with teachers, administration, mental health support staff, specialists, and other staff members to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Delivers social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons within the classroom, tailored to specific needs of students in the special day class and resource specialist program settings.
- Conducts functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Assists in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Serves as a member of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team to develop systems and address current student needs
- Participates within a professional learning community (PLC) focusing on identifying students with intensive social-emotional needs, problem solving, developing interventions, measuring progress, and evaluating effectiveness of support provided.
School Psychologist Intern
Newport Harbor High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with supervising School Psychologists and was responsible for the identification, placement, and follow-up of students referred for special education assessment.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychological tests.
- Completed written reports documenting assessment results and explained findings at IEP meetings
- Participated in Tier 1 intervention team meetings and consulted and collaborated with teachers and families
- Provided individual and group counseling for special education and general education students targeting areas including coping skills, executive functioning skills, and anxiety.
- Aided in fostering a safe school environment by participating in crisis intervention and prevention efforts.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Hawes Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted in conducting initial and triennial evaluations for individualized education programs (IEPs) and completed psychoeducational reports
- Provided weekly individual counseling for special education students and worked with mild-moderated self-contained specialized academic instruction (SAI) classrooms designed to support students with Autism
- Collaborated and consulted with the teachers on topics such as behavior and classroom management strategies and conducted functional behavior assessments
- Completed thorough and meaningful observations of students across multiple environments.
Behavior Interventionist
Autism Behavior Services Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to children with Autism between the ages of 3 to 22.
- Implemented targeted cognitive, adaptive, and behavioral skills with fidelity, with the objective of fostering independence across settings to promote success.
- Incorporated changes made to programs and recorded data to monitor progress and ensure the delivery of all goals.
- Provided regular feedback to parents regarding their child''s progress, addressing any concerns or questions they had about the intervention process.
Research Assistant
California State University Monterey Bay - UROC
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Collaborated within a developmental science psychology lab under the supervision of the Psychology Department Chair.
- Investigated children and families and their social-emotional development in regards to social norms around new technologies
- Responsibilities included group collaboration at weekly meetings, conducting naturalistic observations, data entry and analysis using Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and SPSS.
- Completed a poster presentation documenting research findings presented at a Western Psychological Association (WPA) conference.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2017
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05.2015
Skills
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Data Collection
- Evidence-based practices
- Mental health awareness
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Alliant International University - May 2022
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, Crisis Prevention Institute - December 2022-December 2024
- Certificate of Clearance, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - March 2020-April 2025
- Applied Behavior Analysis Technician, Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis - August 2018-June 2022
Timeline
School Psychologist
Sanger West High School
08.2022 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Newport Harbor High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
School Psychology Practicum Student
Hawes Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Behavior Interventionist
Autism Behavior Services Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
California State University Monterey Bay - UROC
08.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Monterey Bay
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Fresno City College
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Alliant International University - May 2022
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, Crisis Prevention Institute - December 2022-December 2024
- Certificate of Clearance, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - March 2020-April 2025
- Applied Behavior Analysis Technician, Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis - August 2018-June 2022
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