Karina Cardenas
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Dedicated School Psychologist whom employs data-driven decision making to evaluate and determine academic and behavioral programs, procedures, and effectiveness. Highly knowledgeable in MTSS and Psychoeducational evaluations in order to facilitate student achievement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
YCJUSD, Valley Elementary/Dunlap Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
- Supervisor: Claudia De Lucio.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic needs.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to assess eligibility for special services.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Attend and participate in Problem Solving Team meetings.
- Plan and develop academic and behavioral tiered interventions.
- Attend staffings for discussion of results with referred students, parents, teachers, other school personnel.
- Select, administer, and score psychoeducational assessments and develop psychoeducational reports.
- Consult with parents, school staff, and teachers in order to facilitate the learning of students.
- Develop, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans.
- Conduct time-sampling, duration, frequency, and narrative observations.
- Attend staff meetings/professional development.
- Develop and implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
- PREPaRE certified
School Psychology Practicum Student
YCJUSD, Valley Elementary School
2022.09 - 2023.04
- Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to assess eligibility for special services.
- Administered and scored psychological tests.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Consulted with teachers and school staff.
- Conducted time-sampling, duration, frequency, and narrative observations.
- Observed administration of psychoeducational assessments.
- Attended Response to Intervention team meetings.
Academic Tutor
University Of Redlands Jasper's Corner
2018.09 - 2021.04
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Teach children techniques and strategies to use in class and on tests.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA04.2021
Skills
- MTSS Training and Support
- Intervention planning
- Crisis intervention
- Psychoeducational evaluations
- Youth and adolescent development
- BIP Understanding
- Data Collection
- Individual Support
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Professional Referral Network
- Faculty Training
- Certified in Microsoft Excel
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
YCJUSD, Valley Elementary/Dunlap Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
School Psychology Practicum Student
YCJUSD, Valley Elementary School
2022.09 - 2023.04
Academic Tutor
University Of Redlands Jasper's Corner
2018.09 - 2021.04
Master of Science - School Psychology
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Redlands
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