Ethan Mariz
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Versatile certified and licensed professional educator successful at implementing classroom and emotional structure for neurodivergent children required to flourish in academic settings. Coordinates well with administrators in developing supportive strategies for behavior management and individualized education plan accommodations for students. Experienced in creating inclusive and equitable partnerships between local education agencies, families, and pupils.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
Orange County Department of Education
Anaheim, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Performed various psycho-educational and socio-emotional evaluation tools, including the Bracken, CTONI-II, Woodcock-Johnson, WISC-V, Vineland, and CARS-II, to assess student needs and implement evidence-based intervention strategies.
- Coordinated efforts with educational specialists to create individualized education and behavioral plans, focusing on improving academic performance for students with significant special needs by conducting functional behavioral assessments, behavioral intervention plans, and special circumstances instructional assistant evaluations.
- Provided guidance to educators on Pro-ACT classroom management strategies and crisis response to foster a positive learning environment and mitigate behavioral issues.
- Assisted in managing the transition of students from general education settings to specialized non-public school environments.
School Psychologist Intern
Ocean View School District
Huntington Beach, CA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered and interpreted various standardized intellectual, behavioral, social-emotional, and achievement assessments including: ABAS-3, ASRS, BASC-3, MASC-2, KABC-II, TAPS-4, WISC-V, Batería IV-Woodcock-Munoz.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify areas of student needs in cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning involving initial evaluations, triennial evaluations, functional behavioral assessments (FBA), behavior intervention plans (BIP), and social-emotional evaluations.
- Interpreted students' information from teachers and parents in Spanish.
- Participated in and contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings, including Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Student Study Team (SST) meetings, to discuss student progress and plan interventions.
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Irvine Unified School District
Irvine, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Aided in the completion of psycho-educational assessments including: initial evaluations, triennial evaluations, functional behavioral assessments, behavioral intervention plans, and social-emotional evaluations.
- Assisted with assessments such as: ASRS, ABAS-3, BASC-3, CDI-2, CEFI, Berry VMI, CAS-2, CTOPP-2, KABC-II, MASC-2, TAPS-4, TVPS-4, WISC-V, and WJ-IV.
- Collaborated in the MTSS and SST process, developing and implementing academic and behavioral interventions.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, families and outside organizations for student support.
- Participated in school-wide programs or initiatives, such as social thinking groups, lunch bunch groups, positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS), Section 504 planning, and accommodations.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
Orange, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2019
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Social development and integration
- Instructional planning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team leadership
Certification
- Behavioral Analysis for Successfully Initiating Change License (B.A.S.I.C)
- Spanish Interpreter
- CTC Substitute Teacher Credential
- First Aid Certified (CPR & AED)
- Professional Assault Crisis Training License- (Pro-ACT)
- West Orange County Consortium For Special Education Certificate of Emotional Disability, Social Maladjustment/Conduct Disorder, Anxiety, and School Avoidance
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
Orange County Department of Education
01.2026 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Ocean View School District
08.2025 - 12.2025
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Irvine Unified School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University Dominguez Hills