Patricia Berumen
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated School Psychologist professional driven to aid youth in overcoming academic, social and mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and successes. Bringing experience working within the Juvenile Justice System into the school setting in hopes to incite change for students with extraordinary needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Hesperia Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals through Student Study Team (SST).
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Assessed available case data and prepared Psycho-Educational reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Delivered counseling services for Special Ed. and General Ed. Students (individual, group, and family counseling).
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help students through complex situations.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives, classroom interventions, and instructional programs.
- Supported in development of instructional program with staff to meet students' needs
- Provided behavior management techniques to staff and parents; curriculum alternatives and specific instructional strategies to staff and parents; assisted staff in utilization of strategies recommended
- Advised teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide motivating educational environment
- Served as consultant to administrative committees, and parent/teacher groups in matters involving psychological services within educational system; conducted needs assessments to support research, write, develop and evaluate schemes for specific programs at the district level
School Psychologist
Compton Unified School District
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals through Student Study Team (SST).
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Assessed available case data and prepared Psycho-Educational reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Delivered counseling services for Special Ed. and General Ed. Students (individual, group, and family counseling).
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help students through complex situations.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives, classroom interventions, and instructional programs.
Probation Officer II
San Bernardino County Probation
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Completing Court reports and recommendations relative to juvenile cases.
- Providing supervision and counseling to juvenile probationers.
- Investigating offenses and social history backgrounds of juvenile offenders.
- Providing family intervention services.
- Assisting probationers meet conditions and goals of their probation.
- Built rapport with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Assisting youth to modify antisocial behavior and assist youths in adjusting to detention situations.
- Provide guidance on personal problems such as relationships with peers, parents, and school personnel.
- Provide counseling and rehabilitation groups for Juvenile inmates.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
School Psychologist Intern
LAUSD/ CUSD
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Worked cooperatively and effectively with students, parents, counselors, teachers and administrators.
- Completed file reviews and collected background information during for Initial and Triennial Reviews.
- Prepared Psychoeducational Reports
- Delivered counseling services under close supervision of school psychologists.
- Assisted with documenting and evaluating behaviors of students within classroom setting.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Health Works
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Provide one-on-one ABA services to children with Autism, developmental disabilities, and other special needs.
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Help clients reach goals and highest potential.
- Collecting data daily on program goals being implemented to monitor progress.
Education
Masters of Arts - Education Psychology
University of Massachusetts Global
Riverside05.2023
Specialist Degree - School Psychology
University of Massachusetts Global
Riverside, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA12.2017
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish (Proficient Speaking, Reading, Writing)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe, Acrobat, ARIES, SEIS, Infinite Campus, Q- Global, Various Psycho-Ed Software
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Decision Making/Problem-Solving
- Risk Assessments
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- School Psychology Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)
- California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
- Praxis - School Psychology
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Quality Behavioral Competencies Certified
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention Certified
Timeline
School Psychologist
Hesperia Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
School Psychologist
Compton Unified School District
10.2022 - 07.2023
School Psychologist Intern
LAUSD/ CUSD
09.2020 - 10.2022
Probation Officer II
San Bernardino County Probation
03.2019 - 10.2023
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Health Works
08.2018 - 09.2019
Masters of Arts - Education Psychology
University of Massachusetts Global
Specialist Degree - School Psychology
University of Massachusetts Global
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University - Chico