Patricia Villarreal SSP, LSSP, NCSP
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Dedicated school psychologist with extensive experience in academic, counseling, and assessment roles, supporting students from prekindergarten to secondary grade levels. Committed to enhancing students' readiness for learning by identifying and resolving challenging situations. Skilled at fostering collaboration with teachers, parents, and administrators to optimize student mental health and academic success. Passionate about promoting the social-emotional and academic development of all students. Known for delivering constructive solutions that promote personal growth while upholding the principles and practices of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
- Assist with the development and implementation of guidelines for student identification for special education in PK-12.
- Provide and interpret student evaluation data to determine appropriate disability condition and support individual student needs for special education services.
- Consult with school staff for the purpose of planning and evaluating student progress.
- Assist in annual program planning and evaluation for special education to improve the provision of specialized education, in addition to help plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Provided psychological services and special education counseling.
LSSP Intern
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided tailored behavioral support by working closely with teachers and staff to create behavioral intervention plans with attainable goals.
- Accurately administered, scored, and interpreted psychological emotional and behavioral assessments.
- Provided individualized counseling, behavioral coaching, positive behavioral support, and parent education.
LSSP Practicum Student
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted individual student assessments to determine academic and mental health needs.
Intensive Behavior Class Paraprofessional
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Prepared and implemented social and instructional curriculum to students who had emotional, behavioral, and cognitive needs according to student's individual education plan.
- Assisted in record keeping and data collection of student IEP goals/objectives and behavior plans.
- Utilized calming strategies to help students prevent or de-escalate severe behaviors.
- Led social skills activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Observation Clinical Assistant
Menninger Clinic
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to help clients manage symptoms of mental illness.
- Helped developed behavioral health care plans while proving a providing a supportive therapeutic environment.
- Monitored treatment progress for clients with complex mental illnesses.
- Assisted in counseling clients one on one and within a group or milieu setting.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Trainer
Texana Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Executed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
- Provided observations, took measurements, and performed interventions at various stages according to behavior plan.
- Facilitated skill acquisition for self-help skills, academic skills, social skills, communication skills, vocational skills, and basic attending skills, for children with developmental disabilities including autism.
Education
Specialist in School Psychology - School Psychology
University of Houston - Victoria
Victoria, TX05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX12.2013
Skills
- Compiling evaluation data
- Development of behavioral intervention plans
- Analyze and interpret data
- Strong assessment skills
- Effective writing of psychological evaluation reports
- Consultation skills
- Communication with staff and parents
- Intervention planning
Timeline
School Psychologist
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
LSSP Intern
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
LSSP Practicum Student
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
01.2020 - 06.2020
Intensive Behavior Class Paraprofessional
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
06.2017 - 01.2020
Observation Clinical Assistant
Menninger Clinic
01.2016 - 04.2016
Applied Behavioral Analysis Trainer
Texana Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Specialist in School Psychology - School Psychology
University of Houston - Victoria
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