Jocelyn Daoud
BAKERSFIELD,CA
Summary
Compassionate School Psychologist with background in providing psychological and educational support to students. Specialized in conducting comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, developing intervention strategies, and counseling for various emotional and behavioral issues. Skilled at collaborating with educators, families, and other school staff to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. Proven ability to make a significant difference in the lives of children by fostering mental health awareness and promoting positive behaviors.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Language Arts Tutor
Self Employed Services
Bakersfield, CA
06.2010 - Current
- Delivered individualized instruction in grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and literature.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular progress updates.
- Assisted students with research projects by developing effective search strategies.
- Created lesson plans tailored to individual needs and learning styles.
- Conducted assessments of students' language arts skills to determine areas for improvement.
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments, and using mandated examinations.
- Developed lesson plans based on student's needs and learning styles.
- Used a variety of teaching methods to engage students in active learning.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to discuss student goals and progress.
- Established positive relationships with parents by providing regular updates on their child's progress.
School Psychologist
Ocean View School District
Oxnard, CA
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities and identify learning disabilities.
- Authored detailed assessment reports outlining psychological observations and findings.
- Facilitated IEP review meetings, ensuring alignment with established goals.
- Coordinated discussions during 504 meetings to guarantee effective student support.
- Participated in MTSS/Intervention team to formulate targeted intervention strategies.
- Utilized testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Cultivated relationships with students, parents, educators, and community resources.
- Consulted with parents and teachers regarding developmental and remedial procedures.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Coordinated referrals for community resources such as mental health providers or tutoring programs when needed.
- Conducted assessments of student mental health needs and provided recommendations for interventions.
Education
Master of Science - School Psychologist
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA02-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bachelor of Science
University Of Pheonix06-2015
Skills
- Psychological evaluation
- Individualized education programs
- Behavioral assessment
- Data analysis
- Collaboration with educators
- Communication skills
- Report writing
- Positive behavior supports
- IEP facilitation
- Functional behavior assessments
- School counseling
- IEP compliance
- Response to intervention
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Timeline
School Psychologist
Ocean View School District
08.2022 - 06.2025
Private Language Arts Tutor
Self Employed Services
06.2010 - Current
Master of Science - School Psychologist
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bachelor of Science