Kalara Barnes
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated psychology graduate leveraging over 5 years of experience in K-12 settings to provide comprehensive social-emotional learning and crisis intervention. Established partnerships with community resources and delivered targeted support plans that enhance student engagement and resilience. Committed to advancing expertise through an Ed.S. program in school psychology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Technician (TMS)
Family Care Center
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2025 - Current
- Administered TMS treatments, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols to optimize patient outcomes
- Monitored and documented patient symptom changes and treatment progress, guiding timely treatment adjustments
- Communicated treatment outcomes to psychiatrists and clinical teams, enabling collaborative care planning
- Established trust with patients, enhancing treatment participation and supporting overall engagement in care
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
Social Emotional Wellness Specialist
Monterey Elementary School
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered SEL and behavioral support to students facing emotional and behavioral challenges, improving coping skills and overall well-being
- Supported crisis response and de-escalation in school settings, maintaining safety and emotional stability for distressed students
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement tailored support plans for students, fostering collaborative interventions
- Assisted families in navigating resources for accessing community mental health services, facilitating connections to support
Social Emotional Generalist
Goal High School
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Trained staff on SEL and trauma-informed practices, enhancing their ability to support students
- Improved referral systems through cross-department collaboration
- Coordinated community resource fairs and student support programming, boosting student engagement with resources
- Established partnerships with community agencies, enhancing student access to vital services
- Advanced school-wide wellness and mental health initiatives, fostering a supportive environment for students
Academic Coach / Student Support
Goal High School
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with educators and families to design and implement targeted intervention strategies, enhancing student learning outcomes
- Provided individualized academic and social-emotional support to K-12 students facing behavioral and academic challenges, promoting resilience and personal growth
- Enhanced student executive functioning and self-regulation skills, equipping students to better manage their learning and behavior
- Facilitated programs that increased student attendance and engagement, contributing to a more active and involved school community
Education
B.A. - Psychology, Minor Sociology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05-2021
A.A. - Psychology
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2017
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Crisis management
- Behavioral Intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Engagement
- Treatment Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Culturally sensitive practices
- Data-driven decisions
- Ethical Professional Practice
- Social-emotional learning
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 5+ years supporting K-12 students in educational and mental health environments
- 2 Behavioral intervention, crisis response, and student advocacy experience
- 3 Strong collaboration with families, educators, and community agencies
- 4 Clinical experience in outpatient mental health (TMS setting)
- 5 Leadership in MTSS staff training and interdisciplinary collaboration
- 6 Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Technician (TMS)
Family Care Center
09.2025 - Current
Social Emotional Wellness Specialist
Monterey Elementary School
05.2024 - 05.2025
Social Emotional Generalist
Goal High School
05.2022 - 05.2024
Academic Coach / Student Support
Goal High School
09.2021 - 05.2022
B.A. - Psychology, Minor Sociology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
A.A. - Psychology
Pikes Peak State College