Sarah Smith
Clovis,CA
Summary
Experienced School Psychologist with 6 years of dedicated service providing comprehensive psychological services to students, teachers, and parents. Skilled in conducting assessments, designing evidence-based interventions, developing intervention plans, and facilitating group and individual counseling sessions. Committed to promoting a positive school environment and fostering academic success for all students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist Substitute
Madera Unified School District
12.2024 - Current
- Met with students to conduct individual psychoeducational assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
School Psychologist
Clovis Unified School District
08.2016 - 03.2022
- Conducts individual evaluations to determine eligibility under Section 504 or IDEA and attended all relevant meetings (e.g., SST, IEP, 504) to address student performance
- Supported student social-emotional development and mental health through the use of individual and group counseling sessions, school wide social-emotional support systems (MTSS, positive behavior supports, etc), and worked directly with students and their families to support student adjustment and learning
- Evaluated learning environments through direct student observations and teacher consultations
- Assisted families and schools in managing crises situations such as death, illness, or community trauma
- Completed comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations and assisted in the development of Individualized Education Plans, including Behavior Intervention Plans
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems
- Provided consultation and advisement to administrators, teachers, and parents regarding the general and special educational programs as appropriate
- Assists others in understanding child development and how it affects learning and behavior
- Supervised, trained and evaluated the work of School Psychology Practicum Students
- Provided training in learning, child development and child management to teachers, administrators and other professionals and paraprofessionals in assigned schools
- Facilitated coordination, communication, and consultation with community agencies as appropriate
- Served as a resource for site and district crisis response; conduct risk assessments as needed
- Provided regular follow up with high-risk students and facilitate meetings for re-entry of students from hospitalization
School Psychologist Intern
Merced County Office of Education
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Administered cognitive, adaptive, social-emotional, visual motor, auditory and academic tests, including alternative assessments
- Completed Psycho-Educational Assessment Reports including interpretation and analysis of all assessment data to determine special education eligibility and assist in determining the appropriate educational supports and services for all students
- Participated in IEP meetings and SST meetings, as needed to present assessment data to the IEP Team
- Consulted with teachers, administrators, parents and community resources regarding students in special education as well as students in regular education
Instructional Assistant II
Clovis Unified School District
01.2011 - 07.2015
- Worked in a classroom setting assisting teachers by providing instructional assistance to individual or small groups of Special Education students who receive Special Education services
- Provided clerical and other classroom support services to teachers including tracking data on student IEP goals and behavior
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
National University
Fresno, CA06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorder And Deaf Studies
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA12-2010
Skills
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Individual and family support
- Professional referral network
- IEP compliance
- Group therapy facilitator
- Evidence-based practices
- Individual support
- Individualized education programs
- Special education expertise
- Child development
- Behavior modification
- Data collection
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential- School Psychology (California CTC)
Affiliations
- Member of National Association of School Psychologists
- Member of California Association of School Psychologists
Timeline
School Psychologist Substitute
Madera Unified School District
12.2024 - Current
School Psychologist
Clovis Unified School District
08.2016 - 03.2022
School Psychologist Intern
Merced County Office of Education
08.2015 - 06.2016
Instructional Assistant II
Clovis Unified School District
01.2011 - 07.2015
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential- School Psychology (California CTC)
Master of Arts - School Psychology
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorder And Deaf Studies
California State University, Fresno
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