LILIANA TORRES
Selden,New York
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate bilingual (English/Spanish) school psychologist with experience in assessment, consultation, counseling, and intervention for diverse student populations. I am committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional well-being for all students. I am passionate about advocating for English Language Learners (ELLs) and culturally diverse students, ensuring equitable access to educational and mental health services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Middle Country School District
11.2017 - Current
- Work in Special and General Education in grades Pre-K through 12th grade
- Work in different PRACE Program setting classrooms
- Substitute for AIS and Resource instructors from 1st through 12th grade
- Monitor classroom organization, teach all school subjects
School Psychology Internship Student
Brentwood
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted psychoeducational bilingual assessment for academic, cognitive, and social-emotional functioning
- Assisted with Response to intervention (RTI) and Academic Intervention Services (AIS) implementation
- Provided individual and group counseling for students with behavioral challenges, trauma, and social difficulties
- Conducted classroom observations and behavior assessments to provide recommendations for intervention
- Worked in Consultation cases with teachers regarding academic and behavior cases
- Implemented individual academic and behavioral intervention plans for students at the Elementary and Middle School level
School Psychology Practicum Student
Brentwood
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted psychoeducational bilingual assessment for academic, cognitive, and social-emotional functioning
- Assisted with Response to intervention (RTI) and Academic Intervention Services (AIS) implementation
- Provided individual counseling for students with behavioral challenges, trauma, and social difficulties
- Conducted classroom observations and behavior assessments to provide recommendations for intervention
Life and Health Insurance Agent
New York Life
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Prospect and canvass for new clients
- Set appointments and present product solutions to prospects
- Administer business
- Customer service clients needs and accommodations
- Follow-up meetings with clients
- Design different prospecting and networking events
Property and Casualty Agent
Allstate Insurance
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Customer service for account changes and payments
- Issue property and car insurance
- Prospect for potential clients
Residential Counselor
River Haven Youth Shelter
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Monitor, supervise, and nourish youth
- Address run-away, suicidal ideation, and teach youth Life Skills to cope with stressors
- Go on outings, community service activities, and college oriented activities with youth
Research Assistant, Post-Incarceration Narratives
SBU
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Prison Programs, Sociology Department, SBU
- Data organizing, transcribe interviews, and Coding
- Prison Programs, Sociology Department, SBU
Education
MS - Education, Certification as a School Psychologist, Bilingual/BEA in (Spanish)
Queens College, CUNY
Flushing, N.Y.05.2025
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Stony Brook University (SBU)
Stony Brook, N.Y.06.2018
Skills
- Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adept at working under pressure
- Effective verbal communication
- Effective written communication
- Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work independently
- Classroom management
- Fast learner
- IEP development
- Policy analysis
- De-escalation techniques
- Adaptable
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Documentation skills
- Relationship building and management
- Suicide risk assessment
- Client advocacy
- Student engagement
- ADHD support
- Research methods
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Trauma-informed practices
- Progress monitoring
- Research reporting
- HIPAA compliance
- School-wide prevention programs
- Verbal and written communication
- Rapport building
- Professionalism and ethics
- Group counseling
- Behavioral assessment
Accomplishments
- Enhanced student learning with scaffolding and explicit teaching methods.
Memberships In Professional Organizations
National Association of School Psychology (NASP), Member
Additional Skills
Fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking), Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Strong work ethic, time management, and problem-solving abilities; adept at working under pressure while maintaining a positive and patient demeanor, Effective verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and work independently
Awards
Dean’s list, Fall 2017, Spring 2018
Certifications Specialized Training
- NASP PREPaRE Workshop 2- Mental Health Crisis Intervention, 06/23
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) training, 10/24
- Monique Burr Foundation (Erin’s law)- Child Safety Matters Training, 11/24
- Hance Foundation Training in 'Beautiful Me' - Self Esteem Rising, 12/24
- Improving Services for LGBTQ+ Community
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance Certified
- Identifying Signs of Suicidal Ideation
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute - Dec. 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Psychology Internship Student
Brentwood
09.2024 - 06.2025
School Psychology Practicum Student
Brentwood
01.2024 - 05.2024
Life and Health Insurance Agent
New York Life
01.2021 - 07.2021
Residential Counselor
River Haven Youth Shelter
10.2019 - 02.2020
Property and Casualty Agent
Allstate Insurance
02.2019 - 02.2021
Substitute Teacher
Middle Country School District
11.2017 - Current
Research Assistant, Post-Incarceration Narratives
SBU
06.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Stony Brook University (SBU)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute - Dec. 2024
MS - Education, Certification as a School Psychologist, Bilingual/BEA in (Spanish)
Queens College, CUNY
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