Robin Pollock
School Psychologist and Counselor
Escondido,CA and TX
Summary
School Psychologist eager to work with students of all backgrounds, emotional behavioral and academic needs.
Compassionate counselor with over 30 years experience guiding students at all age levels through difficulties while managing treatment plans and program progress.
Supportive listener treating individuals with varying psychological concerns and family dynamics, issues affecting education and home life.
Enthusiastic School Psychologist highly effective at assisting teacher and student collaboration making education more successful.
Skilled person-centered Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations.
Faclitating therapy in person, via phone or teletherapy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Julian Charter School
La Mesa, CA
04.2012 - Current
- Observe students in classroom and play environments.
- Conduct group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Implement prevention-oriented support groups for students.
- Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Complete required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Utilize formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Compile and interpret students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Select, administer and score psychological tests.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Develop and maintained courteous, effective working relationships.
- Identify issues, analyze information and provide solutions to problems.
School Psychologist
San Diego Unified School District
La Jolla, CA
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Collaborate with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Meet with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Assess bi-lingual students for special education eligibility.
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Aransas Pass ISD
07.2009 - 06.2013
Special Education Counselor
Aransas County ISD
08.1993 - 06.2008
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for [Number] students.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
Special Education Teacher
Aransas County ISD
Rockport, TX
07.1993 - 07.1998
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX12.2005
Master of Science - Counseling
Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Theater And Music
University of California
Riverside, CA03.1976
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Mediation and Crisis Intervention
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Mental Health Assessments
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Suicide Prevention
- Group Therapy Facilitator
- Individualized Education Programs
- BIP Understanding
- IEP Compliance
- Youth and Adolescent Development
- Individual Support
- Instructional Strategies
- Career Planning
- 504 Plans
- Individual and Family Support
Work Availability
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Timeline
School Psychologist
San Diego Unified School District
08.2013 - 04.2014
School Psychologist
Julian Charter School
04.2012 - Current
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Aransas Pass ISD
07.2009 - 06.2013
Special Education Counselor
Aransas County ISD
08.1993 - 06.2008
Special Education Teacher
Aransas County ISD
07.1993 - 07.1998
Master of Science - School Psychology
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - Counseling
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Theater And Music
University of California
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