Kayla Flores
Shawnee
Summary
Dedicated practicum student skilled in student assessment and emotional support. Experienced in developing tailored intervention strategies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychology Practicum Student
Topeka Public Schools
Topeka
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify student psychological needs and support requirements.
- Facilitated counseling sessions to support students' emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with educators to develop tailored intervention strategies for students.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student cases and strategies.
- Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and recommend resources for support.
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Conducted assessments of student learning needs, including academic, cognitive, social-emotional and behavioral evaluations.
- Maintained confidentiality standards when working with sensitive information related to students' academic records or personal lives.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
Overland Park
12.2022 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups across various grade levels.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding progress.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student performance and classroom dynamics.
Paraprofessional
Shawnee Mission Norh High School
Overland Park
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported students with special needs during academic activities and social interactions.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Organized classroom resources and materials for effective teaching support.
Education
M.D. - School Psychlogy
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO12-2022
Skills
- Student assessment and classroom management
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Effective communication techniques
- Counseling methods
- Individualized education plans
- Emotional support
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Group counseling
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Early childhood assessment
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
School Psychology Practicum Student
Topeka Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
12.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Shawnee Mission Norh High School
02.2021 - 11.2022
M.D. - School Psychlogy
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Park University