Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Meditation, Running, fitness, arts and crafts and Health and wellness
Timeline
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Kenya Vaughn

Steger,IL

Summary

Reliable employee seeking School Psychologist internship position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure internship position. Ready to help team achieve goals. Ready to learn and assist students where it is needed. My mission is to advocate for students, so they can have the best possible start and future In life.

Work History

Practicum Student

Richland Elementary
Crest Hill, IL
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collected case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records.
  • Assessed available case data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
  • Assisted with documenting and evaluating behaviors of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
  • Delivered counseling services under close supervision of psychologists.
  • Administered, scored and interpreted psychological tests during office visits.
  • Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
  • 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 and mental health needs.
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
  • Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.

Education

Masters of School Psychologist - Education

Governors State University
Park Forest, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Practical Learning
  • Presentations
  • Behavioral Modifications
  • Counseling
  • Mental Health Wellness
  • Talk Therapy
  • Psychological Test Batteries
  • BIP understanding
  • Resource advocacy
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Emotional support
  • Strategic planning
  • Youth and adolescent development
  • Individualized education programs
  • Mediation and crisis intervention

Additional Information

My mission is to assist students where they are having difficulties. When I was a student I was not offered the supports we have today. In the past I was faced with challenges involving inattention and staying focused. If I was exposed to the interventions and supports offered today I truly believe that my understanding and educational journey would have been an easier path. This is one reason I have decided to take this journey. The other reason I am passionate about being a School Psychologists, would be it gives me an opportunity to get back in a selfless way. To do my part in making a contribution.

Meditation, Running, fitness, arts and crafts and Health and wellness

I believe that all of my hobbies are therapeutic and are good for my mental wellness. This allows me to stay balanced and stay focused and even reset at times.

Timeline

Practicum Student

Richland Elementary
09.2022 - 12.2022

Masters of School Psychologist - Education

Governors State University
Kenya Vaughn