Janis Kingsley Psy.D. LEP
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and driving strategic objectives to successful completion. Expertise in developing efficient processes and maintaining high standards ensures alignment with organizational goals while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Renowned for a compassionate leadership style that prioritizes psychological safety and employee well-being, creating an environment where teams thrive and innovate. Committed to empowering individuals and enhancing overall team performance through effective communication and support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator School Psychology and School Counseling Departments
Total Education Solutions
09.2026 - Current
- Implement systems to monitor and maintain accurate service logs, attendance records, and billing documentation in compliance with LEA, district, charter, and non-public school requirements.
- Maintain expertise in subject matter by continuing research, study, and attend conferences and trainings.
- Designed and implemented professional development trainings for psychologists; counselors, and interns on topics including mental health support, trauma-informed practices, and effective counseling strategies.
- Developed program structures and service delivery frameworks to improve the quality and consistency of psychological services across teams.
Lead School Psychologist
Total Education Solutions
12.2021 - 09.2026
- Oversee service delivery across district, charter, and non-public schools to ensure alignment with State Board of Education regulations, county health department standards, and local school policies.
- Lead and support multidisciplinary teams providing therapy, academic, and behavioral services; ensure staff meet legal timelines; maintain documentation standards.
- Supervise and guide staff responsible for school-based therapeutic services, ensuring evaluations, interventions, and progress reporting are compliant with IDEA and meet school-specific expectations.
- Assist with staffing assignments and monitoring caseloads of psychologists and counselors.
- Ensure participation or representation in IEP meetings, eligibility conferences, and pre-hearing proceedings; review and monitor the quality and timeliness of assessments and related documentation.
- Foster collaboration with school teams, families, and district personnel to coordinate services, address student needs, and ensure transparent and effective communication across settings.
- Promoted staff wellness and sustainability by supporting clinicians in managing high-stress cases.
School Psychologist
VocoVision Teletherapy
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Psycho-educational assessments and IEP meetings via teletherapy.
- Collaborate with school personnel and parents via video chat or Phone.
- Work with students of all age groups (K-12).
- Work with students with all disabilities (SLD, AUT, ED, MD, ID).
Assistant Professor
National University
08.2021 - 09.2021
- PED 671: Credential level course for school psychology students focusing on learning cognitive assessments.
- School Psychology Sanford College of Education
School Psychologist
Montebello Unified
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Manage a caseload of NPS students.
- Complete psycho-educational assessments.
- Represent the district as the LEA administrator at annual IEP meetings.
- Work with students with significant impairments and disabilities.
- Communicate with teachers regarding use of appropriate strategies to meet students with severe disabilities.
Director of Student Support Services
Pacific Point Academy
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Individual and group counseling of students.
- Parent education, consultation, and training.
- Promoted psychological safety with staff.
- Providing school wide intervention strategies.
- Staff in services and consultation.
School Psychologist
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
08.2003 - 06.2018
- John Adams Middle School.
- Santa Monica High School.
- Complete psycho-educational assessments.
- School based counseling services.
- Parenting education/workshops.
- Teacher in-services.
- IEP meetings and collaboration with general education teachers.
- 504 meetings.
- Developed coping skills program for middle school students.
- Developed anxiety prevention workshop for high school students and teachers.
- Consultation with private agencies, therapists, and educationally related mental health services clinicians.
- Provided group and individual counseling services to at-risk youth.
- Provided school wide prevention and intervention strategies.
- Experience working with students in foster family agencies, nonpublic schools, and residential treatment services.
- Supervision of interns.
Assistant Professor
Alliant International University
08.2015 - 12.2015
- PPS 6009: Child-Adolescent Development. Graduate level PPS Credential course focused on preschool through adolescent development.
- Hufstedler School of Education
Assistant Professor
Alliant International University
08.2013 - 12.2013
- EDP 8052: Adolescent Development. Doctoral level course focusing on the understanding of the developmental aspects of adolescence from early to late adolescence. Emphasis on the risk and protective factors that contribute to the coping skills and resiliency factors of young adults.
- Hufstedler School of Education
Education
Doctoral degree for Doctor of Psychology -
Alliant International University
Los Angeles, CA12.2012
PPS School Psychology Credential -
California State University, Dominguez Hills
CA01.2002
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
CA01.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Denver
01.1990
Skills
- Program management
- Community building
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Teamwork
- Proactive mindset
Credentials Licenses
- Professional Clear Pupil Personnel Services School Psychology Credential
- Licensed Educational Psychologist
Training
- Training in school crisis management and intervention
- Substance and alcohol abuse intervention training
- Child welfare and abuse prevention and screening
- Member of California Association of School Psychologist
Adjunct Professor
- National University School Psychology Sanford College of Education, PED 671: Credential level course for school psychology students focusing on learning cognitive assessments, 08/01/21, 09/01/21
- Alliant International University Hufstedler School of Education, EDP 8052: Adolescent Development. Doctoral level course focusing on the understanding of the developmental aspects of adolescence from early to late adolescence. Emphasis on the risk and protective factors that contribute to the coping skills and resiliency factors of young adults., 08/01/13, 12/01/13
- Alliant International University Hufstedler School of Education, PPS 6009: Child-Adolescent Development. Graduate level PPS Credential course focused on preschool through adolescent development., 08/01/15, 12/01/15
Timeline
Program Coordinator School Psychology and School Counseling Departments
Total Education Solutions
09.2026 - Current
Lead School Psychologist
Total Education Solutions
12.2021 - 09.2026
Assistant Professor
National University
08.2021 - 09.2021
School Psychologist
VocoVision Teletherapy
01.2021 - 11.2021
School Psychologist
Montebello Unified
04.2019 - 06.2020
Director of Student Support Services
Pacific Point Academy
08.2018 - 04.2019
Assistant Professor
Alliant International University
08.2015 - 12.2015
Assistant Professor
Alliant International University
08.2013 - 12.2013
School Psychologist
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
08.2003 - 06.2018
PPS School Psychology Credential -
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Denver
Doctoral degree for Doctor of Psychology -
Alliant International University