Kelly Yeh
Hillsborough,CA
Summary
Experienced school psychologist, with a focus on preschool assessments. Skilled in assessing student needs and working with families and teachers to develop effective intervention strategies to support emotional and academic development. Seeking a part time position.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Millbrae Elementary School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Preschool psychologist for the district responsible for conducting all intakes, screenings, and assessments for initial referrals from parents and GGRC.
- Worked with the Director of Special Education on developing a Preschool Handbook, which provided a framework and specifics on how to coordinate preschool assessments and services.
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers and support staff for all students found eligible.
- Consulted with Millbrae Preschool Special Education teachers when placing new students as well as with adjusting goals and services for current students.
School Psychologist
Millbrae Elementary School District
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Developed a more proficient preschool screening protocol for referrals and worked with GGRC to help streamline the process for families.
- Assessed all preschool aged students to determine eligibility for special education. Worked with families and school districts/private preschools to find appropriate placements.
- Worked with preschool teachers and therapists to develop appropriate goals and services for IEP’s.
- Assessed students in non-public schools for their triennial evaluations.
- Conducted initial evaluations for students in a private school in Millbrae.
School Psychologist
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2008 - 04.2012
- Worked with five special education preschool programs conducting developmental and psychological assessments; chairing special education eligibility meetings; overseeing the evaluation process for children; and working closely with parents and teachers to determine appropriate programing for students.
- Worked with the Early Childhood Assessment Team to identify preschool-aged children (20 months to 5 ½ years) in need of special education services.
- From 2008-2009 worked with students with emotional disabilities in an elementary and middle school providing individual/group counseling sessions and triennial evaluations for special education.
- In spring 2009 collaborated with other school psychologists to develop a six-hour training session for evaluating problem behaviors in students and developing appropriate interventions. Provided trainings with a colleague to county employees.
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Humble Independent School District
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Provided traditional school psychology services including psychological and psycho-educational assessments, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, and counseling students. Additionally, was responsible for the entire IEP process.
- Worked closely with school staff, especially principals and counselors, to aid in developing a Response to Intervention (RTI) system at the school site, within new district guidelines. Active participant in RTI meetings to determine students’ needs, develop interventions, provide guidance to teachers during progress monitoring, and make determinations for appropriate referrals for special education evaluations.
School Psychologist
Moraga School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Conducted special education assessments for initial referrals and triennial evaluations of elementary students with mild to severe disabilities, including behavioral interventions and goals.
- One day each week was spent working with a kindergarten/first grade, moderate to severe special day class, where I ran a social skills group, observed students, consulted with teachers and aides, and developed positive behavior support plans and strategies to meet the needs of each child.
- Led social skills groups and counseled students, with a variety of needs, in small groups and individually to address goals and objectives.
- Consulted and collaborated with teachers regularly on developing ways to be more effective with students in the classroom.
Education
Ph.D. - Education, School Psychology Program
University of California, Berkeley
05-2007
B.A. - Psychology
Boston College
05-2000
Skills
- Extremely well organized
- Great attention to detail
- Psychoeducational evaluation- expertise with preschool
- Academic and positive behavior intervention strategies
- Functional behavior assessments
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Individualized education plans
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Mental health awareness
- Play therapy techniques
Certification
Pupil Personnel Services Credential from California
Timeline
School Psychologist
Millbrae Elementary School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
School Psychologist
Millbrae Elementary School District
08.2015 - 10.2017
School Psychologist
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2008 - 04.2012
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Humble Independent School District
08.2007 - 05.2008
School Psychologist
Moraga School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
Ph.D. - Education, School Psychology Program
University of California, Berkeley
B.A. - Psychology
Boston College
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