Gabrielle Ponaman
North Hills
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated School Psychologist (PPS Credential Expected 6/2025) with extensive experience in behavioral health, psycho-educational assessment, and intervention within school settings. Passionate about fostering student success by implementing evidence-based strategies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting diverse student populations. Adept at conducting assessments, facilitating IEP and SSPT meetings, and implementing interventions to promote academic and social-emotional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
YPICS Charter School (Middle and High School)
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments to determine eligibility for special education services
- Participate in IEP, SSPT, and 504 plan meetings, providing data-driven recommendations
- Implement evidence-based behavioral interventions and counseling strategies in group and individual settings
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to develop support plans
- Provide crisis intervention and suicide risk assessments
- Conduct classroom observations and consultations
- Provide ERICS Counseling
- Prepare comprehensive psycho-educational reports
School Psychology Practicum Student
Los Angeles Leadership Academy (Elementary)
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments to determine eligibility for special education students
- Participate in IEP meetings
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to develop support plans
- Conduct classroom observations and consultations
ABA Behavior Therapist
Nurture and Nature
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Provide ABA therapy to students with autism spectrum disorder
- Collected data and monitored progress
- Adapted strategies across home and school settings
Behavior Specialist
North Valley Military Institute
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address student needs
- Conducted data collection, staff training, and parent communication
Adaptive Skills Therapist
California Spectrum Care
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Provide one-one-one adaptive skills training
- Delivered parent training
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
Education
National University
La Jolla, CAMaster of Arts - Clinical Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge06-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge CA
Northridge06-2010
Skills
- Conducting psycho-educational assessments and documentation
- Involvement in IEP and 504 meetings
- Multi-tiered support systems
- Crisis intervention training
- Functional behavior assessment expertise
- Team collaboration with educators and parents
Assessments Conducted
- Cognitive & Academic Assessments: WJ-IV, CAS-2
- Language &. Nonverbal Intelligence Assessments: WJ-TOL, CTONI
- Auditory and Phonological Processing Assessments: CTOPP-2, TAPS-4,
- Visual Processing: TVPS-4, MVPT-4
- Sensory-Motor: Beery VMI
- Social-Emotional & Adaptive Skills Assessments: BASC-3, Conners-4, ASRS, ABAS, CDI, MASC
Affiliations
- California Association of School Psychologists (CASP)
Timeline
Intern
YPICS Charter School (Middle and High School)
07.2024 - 06.2025
School Psychology Practicum Student
Los Angeles Leadership Academy (Elementary)
07.2023 - 06.2024
ABA Behavior Therapist
Nurture and Nature
12.2022 - 12.2023
Behavior Specialist
North Valley Military Institute
12.2019 - 06.2022
Adaptive Skills Therapist
California Spectrum Care
05.2018 - 12.2019
National University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge CA
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