Kelly Heidtke
San Clemente,CA
Summary
School Psychologist eager to work with students of all backgrounds and all types of academic, emotional, and behavioral needs.
I have been a school psychologist in Capistrano Unified School District for the past 6 years. I have vast experience conducting evaluations with students from a variety of backgrounds. I take particular pleasure in collaborating with all stakeholders in order to support students strengths and weaknesses.
I look forward to discussing how my professional skills will support the needs of your district.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Capistrano Unified School District
Orange County, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
- Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
- Promoted inclusivity within schools by collaborating with administrators to develop policies that foster diversity and cultural competence among staff members.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Supported the transition process for students entering new educational settings, ensuring smooth integration and appropriate accommodations.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Valley Presciption And Compounding Pharmacy
Orange County, CA
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Gained customer loyalty by providing exceptional follow-up support and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Implemented efficient time management strategies that allowed for optimal coverage of assigned territory while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Expanded market share by identifying potential clients and successfully converting them to long-term customers.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with healthcare providers and delivering informative product presentations.
- Engaged clients in informational program discussions and presentations by providing value-added education and product benefits to grow product volume.
- Developed and executed territory business plans that aligned with the company''s overall sales objectives, ensuring consistent progress towards set targets.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Ashfield Pharmaceuticals
Orange County, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Gained customer loyalty by providing exceptional follow-up support and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Implemented efficient time management strategies that allowed for optimal coverage of assigned territory while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Expanded market share by identifying potential clients and successfully converting them to long-term customers.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with healthcare providers and delivering informative product presentations.
- Educated physicians and pharmacists on drug use, benefits, dosage and risks.
- Maintained accurate records of sales activities, ensuring timely submission of reports to management for review and assessment.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Alliant University
Irvine, CA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2006
Skills
- Ability to conduct psycho-education evaluations based on each students particular needs
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Ability to help inform Individualized Education Plans
- Multicultural Competence
- Data Collection
- Individual and family support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- IEP compliance
- Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Academic Intervention Strategies
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
Timeline
School Psychologist
Capistrano Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Valley Presciption And Compounding Pharmacy
02.2017 - 02.2018
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Ashfield Pharmaceuticals
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Alliant University
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University - Dominguez Hills