Manuel Patla
Crestwood,IL
Summary
Seasoned School Psychologist specializing in individual and group counseling to help resolve issues affecting education and home life of students. Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship building skills. Offering 19+ years in education.
A very passionate team member who is a skilled expert in relationship and team building with external professionals to provide total resource availability to students and families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior School Psychologist
District 124
Evergreen Park, IL
09.2002 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Lead staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
Unarmed Security Officer Weekend Night Shifts
M&K Truck Centers- I-294 Truck Sales
Alsip, IL
01.2018 - Current
- Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every 15 minutes to spot and investigate concerns.
- Monitored alarm systems to detect any unauthorized entries into protected areas.
- Responded quickly to medical emergency involving collapsed patron.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
- Patrolled commercial property and associated parking garage.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Radar Technician/Navy Electrician
United States Navy, USS Enterprise CVN 65
West Coast Deployment, CA
09.1976 - 09.1980
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Repaired and tested navigation systems, radar switchboards and repeaters, and Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) systems.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
- Conducted tests of components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Initiated contact with vendors and built solid working relationships.
- Provided extensive training and mentoring to fellow personnel to convey experience and expertise in sonar and acoustic equipment and enhance team performance.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And School Improvement
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05.2007
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Govenors State University
University Park, IL01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
St Xavier University
Chicago, IL08.1983
Electronics Technology
U.S. Navy Electronics School
Great Lakes, IL01.1976
Skills
- Individual Support
- Mental Health Assessments
- 504 Plans
- Crisis Situations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Psychologist Collaboration
- Individual and Family Support
- IEP Compliance
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Suicide Prevention
- Document Coordination
- Social and Academic Development
- Program and Classroom Management
- Clinical Interviewing
- Good Listening Skills
- Positive Interactions
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Emotional Support
- Team Player
- Attentive and Observant
Additional Information
Blackbelt 2nd Dan in Shorin Ryu Karate
Blackbelt 3rd Dan in Judo
Conceal Carry License
Firearm Owners Identification Card
Timeline
Unarmed Security Officer Weekend Night Shifts
M&K Truck Centers- I-294 Truck Sales
01.2018 - Current
Senior School Psychologist
District 124
09.2002 - 06.2022
Radar Technician/Navy Electrician
United States Navy, USS Enterprise CVN 65
09.1976 - 09.1980
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And School Improvement
Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Govenors State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
St Xavier University
Electronics Technology
U.S. Navy Electronics School
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