I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, walking my dog, and hiking
Mengze Zheng
School Psychologist In The Fremont Unified School District
Fremont,California
Summary
Experienced school psychologist with a genuine dedication to promoting student well-being and academic achievement. Demonstrated expertise in supporting students in both Bellevue Public Schools and Fremont Unified School District. Passionate about child psychology and committed to fostering wellness. Skilled in conducting psychoeducational evaluations, providing counseling, and implementing behavioral interventions. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, educators, and parents to develop and execute impactful support plans.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
School Psychologist
Fremont Unified School District
11.2024 - Current
School Psychologist
Bellevue Public Schools
Bellevue, Washington
10.2018 - 11.2024
School Psychology Intern
William A. Shine Great Neck South High School
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Completed initial and triennial psychoeducational evaluations for students grades 9-12
- Provided individual counseling for high school students
- Facilitated social skills counseling group at the high school level
- Participated in professional development activities, team/consultation meetings, and district-level Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings
- Conducted follow-up sessions with parents/caregivers, teachers, and paraprofessionals to explain assessment
- Consulted and collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop functional behavior analysis and behavior intervention plans
English Teacher
Xin Si Xiang Network Technology Company
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational, grammar, reading and listening comprehension abilities
- Worked one-on-one with adolescents and adults in English training
- Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies
Research Assistant
OSU Cognitive lab
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Operated memory experiment- wore camera and gathered data for a month, segment and analyzed subjects' data from the camera
- Conducted OSU REP experiment for Introduction to Psychology course serial recall memory of cognitive psychology experiment
- Attended Lab meeting every week and discussed cognitive psychology research papers with other fellow lab members
Research Assistant
OSU Cardiopulmonary Behavioral Medicine Laboratory
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Arranged and clarified subjects' medical documents for experiment
Research Assistant
OSU Cognitive Development Lab
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Implemented OSU REP experiment for Introduction to Psychology course - Eye tracking experiment
- Advocated various paperwork tasks in order to assist in lab operation
- Performed cued recall learning experiment in preschool with kids around four years old
Education
Ed.M - School Psychology
Teachers College of Columbia University
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
The Ohio State University
01.2010 - 01.2013
Skills
Assessment & Evaluation
- Psychoeducational Assessments
- Cognitive & Academic Testing
- Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
- Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Social-Emotional & Mental Health Screening
Counseling & Student Support
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment
- Social Skills Training
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
Collaboration & Consultation
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Teacher & Parent Consultation
- Special Education & IEP Development
- 504 Plan Implementation
- Classroom Behavior Management Support
Intervention & Program Development
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Positive Behavior Support (PBIS)
- Executive Function & Study Skills Coaching
Professional Development & Advocacy
- Staff & Parent Training
- Mental Health Awareness & Support
- Special Education Law & Compliance
Technical & Administrative Skills
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Case Management & Student Progress Monitoring
- Standardized Testing Administration
- Software: Q-Interactive, SPSS, Microsoft Office
Certification
Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments
Awards
- Recipient of the Piyu C. Ko Memorial Scholarship Award
- Dean's List
Affiliations
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential Pupil Personnel Services Credential-California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Interests
Timeline
School Psychologist
Fremont Unified School District
11.2024 - Current
School Psychologist
Bellevue Public Schools
10.2018 - 11.2024
School Psychology Intern
William A. Shine Great Neck South High School
09.2017 - 06.2018
English Teacher
Xin Si Xiang Network Technology Company
10.2013 - 07.2014
Research Assistant
OSU Cardiopulmonary Behavioral Medicine Laboratory
06.2012 - 12.2012
Research Assistant
OSU Cognitive lab
01.2012 - 07.2013
Research Assistant
OSU Cognitive Development Lab
06.2011 - 03.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
The Ohio State University
01.2010 - 01.2013
Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments
UX Research Methods: Interviewing
UX Research: Mobile Diary Studies
Google Project Management Certificate
Ed.M - School Psychology
Teachers College of Columbia University