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Robert Duenas

Robert Duenas

Oxnard,CA

Summary

Experienced School Psychologist and Pending BCBA with a proven track record in psycho-educational assessments and crafting targeted interventions for student needs. Expert in behavior management across the spectrum, utilizing advanced de-escalation techniques to maintain a positive learning atmosphere. Proficient in individual and group counseling, PBIS, and SEL strategies. Skilled in leading professional development on behavior, mental health, and SEL for educational stakeholders. My background in classroom settings and behavioral analysis ensures comprehensive support for both students and educators, promoting improved academic and social-emotional outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

School Psychologist/Behaviorist

Oxnard School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Administered comprehensive assessments including intelligence (Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses, the XBAS, and the Discrepancy model), Language (CLIM, BICS/CALPS), achievement, personality, and developmental tests to individuals.
  • Counseled over 70 students in a school year with Social-Emotional/Behavioral goals in which 40% of these students were exited out of counseling due to progress and goals being met.
  • Conducted SEL Lessons at the Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 level. Tier 1 SEL lessons were conducted in classrooms in which child find was successful.
  • Conducted over 40 BIP's throughout the assigned school and district. Conducted over 10 FBA's across the district.
  • Conducted behavior trainings to the district School Psychologists. Actively facilitate school wide behavior and social-emotional training to both staff and students.
  • Led the evaluation of test results, recommending educational placements and special programs, and facilitated the admissions process as a committee member.
  • Collaborated with public and private agencies to integrate information on student cases, ensuring a holistic approach to student development.
  • Advised on significant educational decisions including placement including non-public schools and specialized program, exit students from having an IEP, Moderate and Severe level Crisis recommendations, adding and removal of services, based on thorough analysis.
  • Lead the IEP team meetings, take notes during the IEP while presenting, send out IEP paper work and ensure all documents are sent and signed in a timely manner.

School Psychologist/BCBA

Alhambra Unified School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Participated in completion of special education evaluations under the all IDEIA eligibilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Disability, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability and Traumatic Brain Injury. Used a variety of assessment tools to assess academic skills, cognitive ability, psychological processing, adaptive and social skills, emotional/behavioral status and mental health status.
  • Provided district wide training to teachers and staff regarding behavior interventions and behavior concerns that staff inquired about and for staff development.
  • Created and Implemented over 10 FBA's and over 30 Behavior Intervention Plans within the school year.
  • Conducted classroom wide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) groups for 9th and 10th graders using research based interventions.
  • Provided behavior consultation to providers at 5 different school sites for students who had intense behavior intervention services.
  • Provided ongoing counseling, group counseling and individual counseling up to 15 students at a time.
  • Participated in building PBIS data team meetings and district school psychologist meetings.
  • Plan, organize, and schedule calendar for IEP meetings and triennial evaluations; schedule IEP meetings; establish assessment plan and coordinate with other staff.

Behavior Interventionist

Glendale Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2022
  • Administered one-on-one ABA-based Intensive Behavior Interventions as well as Classroom behavior support.
  • Supported instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs as assigned.
  • Monitored student conduct and utilizes approved behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors.
  • Discreet Trial Training (DTT), to designated students in a school setting as directed by supervisor or other specialist.
  • Implemented documented therapy plans for Intensive Behavior Intervention treatment.
  • Assisted students by providing appropriate modeling, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
  • Monitored, observed and reported behavioral data of students according to approved procedures.
  • Communicated with teachers and assigned staff regarding student progress.
  • Provided basic emergency care as needed, including cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or basic first-aid.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling: School Psychology

California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2020

Associate of Arts - Psychology

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
06.2016

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • 2000 BCBA Hours
  • Create district wide FBA's and BIP's
  • Conduct district wide behavior and social-emotional training
  • Specialized in Counseling
  • SEL Groups conducted school wide
  • PBIS & MTSS training and implementation
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training

Certification

  • National Association of School Psychologist (NASP)
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in progress
  • Pupil Personal Services (PPS)
  • Child Welfare and Attendance

Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Affiliations

  • NCSP
  • BACB

Interests

Travel

Meditate

Read

Learn something new everyday

Try new hikes

Try new foods

Timeline

School Psychologist/Behaviorist

Oxnard School District
08.2023 - Current

School Psychologist/BCBA

Alhambra Unified School District
08.2022 - 05.2023

Behavior Interventionist

Glendale Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Counseling: School Psychology

California State University - Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University - Los Angeles

Associate of Arts - Psychology

East Los Angeles College

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

East Los Angeles College

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