Kathleen Cuéllar
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate and integrity-driven bilingual licensed school psychologist, with five years of experience, dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families through a comprehensive approach. Eager to join Team PBS, and committed to ongoing professional development and the integration of positive behavior supports. Skilled in psycho-educational assessment, counseling, and behavioral intervention strategies to enhance behavior, academic and social-emotional outcomes. Proven expertise in collaborating with educators, parents, and community stakeholders to develop individualized plans that meet the diverse needs of children. Fluent in Spanish, adept at fostering cross-cultural understanding and communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
School District Of Palm Beach County
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Conducted comprehensive psycho-educational assessments in English and Spanish to identify students that may require Exceptional Student Education
- Assisted in developing Individual Educational Plans
- Assessed intellectual, academic, processing, behavioral, social-emotional, developmental, and adaptive functions using a variety of methods
- Supported functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans
- Weekly consultations with stakeholders to gain in-depth understanding of students academic, social emotional, and behavioral needs
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities
- Trained and consulted with monolingual colleagues to promote best practices with linguistically and culturally diverse students
- Provided parent training for Head Start Pre-Kindergarten program on topics related to mental health awareness, and positive parenting strategies
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities
- Advocated for equitable access to educational opportunities by assessing potential accommodations or modifications required for diverse learners within the general education curriculum.
Intern School Psychologist
School District of Palm Beach County
08.2019 - 05.2020
- 1200-hour supervised field experience for M.S. and Ed.S. degrees in Counseling and Human Systems
- Comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations
- Ran Mindful Choices, a social-emotional group for students
- Ran RAICES, a social-emotional learning group for immigrant students to explore the topic through the lens of their individual cultures in a Spanish-English format
Protocol Checker
Florida State University Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Reviewed academic, cognitive, and interview protocols for accuracy
Directed Individual Study
Florida State University Psychology Dept., Dr. Alexandria Meyer, Kids Anxiety Testing Lab
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Administered questionnaires measuring child anxiety and parenting style
- Trained new lab assistants on how to record Event-Related Brain Potential's
- Recruited participants
Camp Counselor
Summer Treatment Program at Florida International University Center for Children and Families
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Delivered behavioral interventions throughout an 8 hour camp day with a reward/cost point system as part of a double blind study being conducted with 8 children with varying behavioral disorders.
- Conducted daily social skills training sessions and problem-solving discussions with children
Education
M.S., Ed.S. in Counseling & Human Systems - Major in School Psychology
Florida State University
West Palm Beach05.2020
B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2017
A.A. - Psychology Track -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2015
Skills
- Licensed School Psychologist, SS 1857
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist
- Specialized knowledge of childhood neurological, emotional, behavioral and academic disorders
- Native bilingual English and Spanish speaker
- Empathy and patience
- Skilled in graphing, word processing, and visual presentation software
- Experience with students Pre-K through 12th grade
Timeline
School Psychologist
School District Of Palm Beach County
08.2020 - 07.2024
Intern School Psychologist
School District of Palm Beach County
08.2019 - 05.2020
Protocol Checker
Florida State University Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center
05.2018 - 06.2019
Directed Individual Study
Florida State University Psychology Dept., Dr. Alexandria Meyer, Kids Anxiety Testing Lab
01.2017 - 05.2017
Camp Counselor
Summer Treatment Program at Florida International University Center for Children and Families
06.2016 - 08.2016
M.S., Ed.S. in Counseling & Human Systems - Major in School Psychology
Florida State University
B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development -
Florida State University
A.A. - Psychology Track -
Miami Dade College
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