LATOYA RICHARDSON
Riverview,FL
Summary
School psychologist with expertise in assessments, counseling, and collaboration with educators and families to enhance student well-being and academic performance. Proven ability to develop and implement effective assessment strategies that address diverse student needs. Experienced in crisis intervention and facilitating evidence-based programs to improve educational environments. Strong work ethic and adaptability, with a track record of mastering new skills independently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Soliant Health LLC
Peach Tree, USA
06.2020 - Current
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Consultation and collaboration with school teams, parents, and community-based providers, including physicians, clinical psychologists, and licensed mental health counselors.
- Assessed student mental health needs through interviews and standardized tests.
- Developed individualized education plans in collaboration with teachers and parents.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions to support students in distress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address student behavioral issues.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Advocated for resources and support services within the school community.
- Provided counseling services to students experiencing emotional challenges.
- Provided consultation services to school staff regarding effective strategies for addressing student behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Assisted with the development of positive behavior supports systems within schools.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Monitored student progress over time through regular follow-up visits or phone calls.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services across multiple agencies serving students with special needs.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Updated documentation and wrote reports detailing the intervention plan and progress.
- Actively engaged in professional development activities such as attending conferences or taking continuing education courses.
- Facilitated school-based meetings to discuss student IEPs, progress toward goals, and need for additional information.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Watched students interact in academic and social situations.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Utilized data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations and review of records to develop comprehensive reports on students' academic performance.
- Conducted assessments of student mental health needs and provided recommendations for interventions.
- Provided consultation to parents and teachers on learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
School Psychologist
WestAda School District
Meridan, USA
08.2014 - 06.2020
- Developed individualized education plans in collaboration with teachers and parents.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions to support students in distress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address student behavioral issues.
- Provided counseling services to students experiencing emotional challenges.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Advocated for resources and support services within the school community.
- Assisted with the development of positive behavior supports systems within schools.
- Provided consultation services to school staff regarding effective strategies for addressing student behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Monitored student progress over time through regular follow-up visits or phone calls.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services across multiple agencies serving students with special needs.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Actively engaged in professional development activities such as attending conferences or taking continuing education courses.
- Facilitated school-based meetings to discuss student IEPs and progress toward goals.
- Watched students interact in academic and social situations.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Monitored students' academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Utilized data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations and review of records to develop comprehensive reports on students' academic performance.
- Conducted assessments of student mental health needs and provided recommendations for interventions.
- Provided consultation to parents and teachers on learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
School Psychologist
Intermountain Education Service District
Pendleton, USA
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address student behavioral issues.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Developed behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Actively engaged in professional development activities such as attending conferences or taking continuing education courses.
- Watched students interact in academic and social situations.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Utilized data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations and review of records to develop comprehensive reports on students' academic performance.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
Education
Education Specialist - School Psychology
Lewis and Clark College
Portland, Oregon01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho01.2003
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized education plans
- Psychological evaluations
- Behavior management
- Data analysis
- Counseling services
- Collaboration skills
- Parent consultation
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral assessment
- Report writing
- Gifted and talented support
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Verbal and written communication
- Mental health assessments
- Academic intervention strategies
- Compassionate
- Licensed in Florida
- Classroom observations
- Multicultural competence
- Response to intervention
- Autism spectrum support
- Learning disability identification
- Evidence-based practices
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
Certification
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
- Florida Licensed School Psychologist
- Florida Educator certificate, School Psychologist-PreK-12
Timeline
School Psychologist
Soliant Health LLC
06.2020 - Current
School Psychologist
WestAda School District
08.2014 - 06.2020
School Psychologist
Intermountain Education Service District
08.2012 - 06.2014
Education Specialist - School Psychology
Lewis and Clark College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Boise State University
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