Rossana Cruz
Cedar Grove,NJ
Summary
Dynamic School Psychologist with extensive experience at Passaic Valley Regional H.S., specializing in crisis intervention and effective verbal communication. Demonstrated success in leading IEP meetings and conducting formal evaluations, while fostering collaboration among educators to enhance student support services. Bilingual in Spanish, dedicated to promoting student well-being and academic achievement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Passaic Valley Regional H.S
Little Falls, NJ
09.2003 - Current
- Case manager for over 70 students in a high school.
- Lead Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and parent meetings.
- Consult with special education teachers regarding the student's behaviors and academic performance.
- Member of the RTI Intervention team.
- Conduct psychological assessments for students who are up for re-evaluation and initial evaluations.
- Counseling & Intervention: Provide individual counseling to students dealing with emotional, social, or behavioral issues.
- Provide support services to parents and guardians as needed.
- Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals and agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families.
Psychiatric Screener
CarePlus NJ
Paramus, NJ
09.2001 - 06.2009
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
- Conducted initial screenings to assess patient health and safety needs.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from screenings on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to gather comprehensive client health data.
- Participated in training workshops to enhance counseling techniques and skills.
- Collaborated with community resources for referrals and ongoing support services.
- Provided crisis intervention support during high-pressure situations with patients.
- Assisted in training new staff on screening procedures and best practices.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with regulations.
- Participated in regular trainings related to best practices in the field of Mental Health Screening.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.2000
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Bilingual in Spanish
- In-depth understanding of special education laws
- Skilled in verbal communication
- Strong Written Communication Skills
- Student Counseling for personal development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Suicide prevention training expertise
- Strong multitasking skills
- Formal evaluations
Timeline
School Psychologist
Passaic Valley Regional H.S
09.2003 - Current
Psychiatric Screener
CarePlus NJ
09.2001 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
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