Skilled school psychologist driven to work with children and teachers to provide maximum support for student achievement. Friendly, adaptable and relatable professional.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Psyched Services
08.2021 - Current
Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
Traveled and collaborated with a variety of school districts in California with diverse populations
Conducted Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) Assessments
Assessed and evaluated preschool-aged students to determine special education eligibility and possible services
Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Wrote multidisciplinary psychoeducational assessment reports.
Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
School Psychologist
Chino Valley Unified School District
04.2019 - 06.2021
Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and wrote Behavior Intervention Plans
Comprehensively evaluated students to determine special education eligibility
Conducted suicide risk screenings and developed personal strategies plans with students
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Collaborated with parents about student behaviors, emotional needs, and provided support
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other school staff regarding academics and behavior issues
Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Provided professional development training for site special education team
Implemented behavior data collection system program-wide
Wrote multidisciplinary psychoeducational assessment reports
Conducted observations and evaluations of students in local private schools.
Supported the transition process for students entering new educational settings, ensuring smooth integration and appropriate accommodations.
School Psychologist Intern
Capistrano Unified School District
11.2017 - 01.2019
Worked with students in the Therapeutic Behavior Intervention Class (TBIC) program
Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and wrote Behavior Intervention Plans
Comprehensively evaluated students to determine special education eligibility
Conducted suicide risk assessments and developed personal strategies plans with students
Collaborated with parents about student behaviors, emotional needs, and provided support
Provided professional development training for site special education team
Implemented behavior data collection system program-wide
Wrote multidisciplinary psychoeducational assessment reports
Conducted observations and evaluations of students in the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) programs out of state (Monarch Center for Autism in Ohio; The King’s Daughters’ School in Tennessee)
Conducted observations and evaluations of students in local private schools.
Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Capistrano Unified School District
08.2017 - 11.2017
Collaborated with school staff on a variety of projects
Observed IEP and Student Success Team (SST) meetings
Administered a variety of norm-referenced tests of cognition, processing and oral language to conduct triennial reviews
Observed and interviewed students to conduct triennial reviews
Wrote multidisciplinary psychoeducational assessment reports.
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Santa Ana Unified School District
05.2017 - 07.2017
Observed IEP and Student Success Team (SST) meetingsjects
Observe IEP and Student Success Team (SST) meetings
Administered a variety of norm-referenced tests of cognition, processing and oral language to conduct triennial reviews
Observed and interviewed students to conduct triennial reviews
Wrote multidisciplinary psychoeducational assessment reports.
Education
B.A. Liberal Studies - Elementary Education
Biola University
M.S. School Psychology, Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Psychology Credential -
National University
01.2019
Skills
Psychological Test Batteries
Goal Setting
Organizational Skills
Multicultural Competence
Compassionate
Mental health assessments
Team Collaboration
Task Prioritization
Analytical Skills
Documentation
BIP understanding
Response to Intervention
Child Development Experience
Nanny, 08/2012-04/2019, Record of providing compassionate care to newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children, Hands-on experience in all aspects of preparing meals and snacks for the children, Ability to arrange appropriate educational and physical activities for children, Talented in scheduling and coordinating children’s activities, Dependable and responsible, Periodic salary increases
Robotics Instructor (K-8), 01/2017-07/2017, Communicative people skills, Classroom management skills, Ability to instruct school-age children through difficult tasks by breaking it down into several easier steps, Punctual and dependable
Timeline
School Psychologist
Psyched Services
08.2021 - Current
School Psychologist
Chino Valley Unified School District
04.2019 - 06.2021
School Psychologist Intern
Capistrano Unified School District
11.2017 - 01.2019
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Capistrano Unified School District
08.2017 - 11.2017
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Santa Ana Unified School District
05.2017 - 07.2017
B.A. Liberal Studies - Elementary Education
Biola University
M.S. School Psychology, Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Psychology Credential -