Sarika Oldt
Agoura Hills,CA
Summary
Motivated, friendly school psychology graduate candidate committed to delivering all-encompassing support to students and families through diligent, compassionate, professional service with team-oriented mentality. Strong work ethic, adaptability, organizational skills, with life long learner mentality.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikakivelaoldt/
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
Oak Park Unified School District
Oak Park, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided services across two school elementary school campuses and one preschool campus.
- Conducted cognitive and academic assessments to identify learning disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student eligibility for special education services.
- Participated in Student Support Team meetings.
- Provided individual and group counseling services.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to help meet the educational needs of students.
- Administered and evaluated psychological tests,including but not limited to: WPPSI-IV, WJ-IV Cog, WISC-V, DAS-II, DAYC-2, CAS-2, CTOPP-2, TAPS-4, VMI-5, Bender 2nd
- Co-administered ADOS-2 with both non-verbal and verbal students.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collected data for Functional Behavior Assessment, as well as ongoing progress monitoring.
- Participated and conducted risk assessments.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Attended IEP, and student support meetings.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Monitored students' academic progress, mental health, and sociability through ongoing individual assessments and observations.
- Administered and evaluated psychological tests, including but not limited to Bender, VMI, TAPS-4, CTOPP-2, CAS-2, BASC, Connors 3, received training at CSUN on WJIV ACH and WISC-V.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with a supervisor.
- Collaborated with colleagues to address various issues students are facing.
- Monitored student progress through standardized testing data collection and analysis.
Assistant Director of Admissions
Hathaway - Sycamore Children and Family Services
Altadena, CA
01.2002 - 09.2002
- Responsible for the admission process of all children, from initial evaluation meetings, interviews, and coordinating appropriate placement openings to welcoming the child onto campus.
- Collaborated with all staff while ensuring optimal care for child.
- Maintained and organized record keeping in accordance with organization and state laws and requirements.
- Served as a liaison and collaborated between placement social workers, families, and other agents and Sycamore.
- Attended and represented Sycamore at regular state placement meetings at psychiatric hospitals, juvenile halls, and other meetings.
- Answered all inquiries regarding services provided and the admission process.
- Developed admission brochure and informational packet for potential clients and agencies.
- Participated in risk management and assessments.
Clinician
Hathaway - Sycamore Children and Family Services
Altadena, CA
08.1999 - 01.2002
- Main liaison between child, and anyone involved in child’s life; parents, psychiatrist, social workers, probation officers.
- Collaborated on care and treatment plan.
- Provided weekly individual therapy, group sessions, and family therapy when applicable.
- Crisis management and on-call 24 hrs.
- Advocate for the child at IEP meetings, placement meetings, hospitalizations, etc.
- Represented Sycamore at various meetings and events.
- Record keeping and notes in accordance with state laws and organization requirements.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and ethics.
- Worked as a team member in the treatment of the child and family.
- Planned and organized events to help build confidence, social emotional skills, team work, and cooperation.
- Provided training for unit staff.
- Provided parent training.
- Attended ongoing trainings, included but not limited to: crises management, behavior management, deescalation training, CPR.
- Monitored program budget for unit, office inventory, and requisitions for any specific needs for the treatment process.
Case Manager
Charter Oak Hospital
West Covina, CA
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Responsible intake evaluation, assessments, and documentation.
- Provided regular group counseling in adolescent, adult psychiatric, and adult drug rehabilitation units.
- Kept notes in accordance with hospital requirements and state laws.
- Provided individual and family counseling as needed.
- Liaison between patients and family, social workers, case managers, etc.
- Represented the hospital at placement meetings and other events when necessary.
- Attended treatment meetings, advocate for the patient.
- Worked closely with the psychiatrist, nurses, hospital administration, social workers, patient advocates, and anyone else in relation to the patient.
- In charge of finding placement, and/or treatment, for patients after discharge as needed. Including housing, long term psychiatric, addiction treatment, group home placement in case of a minor.
- Responsible for discharge evaluation, meeting, and documentation.
- Led after care, multi-family and educational groups.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and ethics.
- Attended ongoing trainings on crises management and interventions, treatment modalities, deescalation skills training, CPR.
- Employee of the Month.
MFCC Intern
Abundant Life Counseling
Van Nuys, CA
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Provided individual, marital, and family counseling.
- Provided play and art therapy.
- Led a 10-week lesson series on Healthy Boundaries.
- Attended weekly supervision sessions and attended ongoing training on marriage and family counseling.
Volunteer, Board Member
Live Again Recovery Home
Lake Hughes, CA
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Provided staff training on addiction and mental health illnesses.
- Provided Individual and marital counseling for staff and residents, who were recovering ex-offenders.
- Taught and led resident groups on various topics, including mental health, addiction, and recovery.
Assistant Office Manager
Fuller Guest House
Pasadena, CA
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Responsible for setting up a new office, designed brochures, and welcome guest information books about guest house policies, services, and area attractions.
- Responsible for reservations.
- Responsible for office budget, including office inventory and processing invoices.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Trained new staff and housekeeping.
Education
Masters - School Psychology Candidate
California State University
Northridge, CA06.2024
Masters Degree - Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Fuller Theological Seminary; School of Psychology
Pasadena, CA06.1996
Bachelors Degree - Family Science
Anderson University
Anderson, INSkills
- Strong counseling skills
- Psychoeducational Assessment
- Crises response and management
- Agile learner, articulate with strong intellect
- Leadership skills with proven capability in multiple disciplines
- Recognition and emphasis of importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary work
- Personal multi-cultural background with cultural sensitivity and international learning experiences
- Passion for advocating for those with special needs
- Fluent in Finnish
Affiliations
- President of International Student Concerns (ISC). Charge of budget and raising money for ISC. Lead and organized meetings for international students. In charge of facilitating housing for students during holiday breaks. Participated in all campus staff meetings as an advocate for international students. Gave presentations on American culture and Culture Shock. Liaison between students and staff. Raised multicultural awareness by organizing Multi-Cultural Awareness Week. Gave presentations on cultural sensitivity and awareness.
- Volunteer, Home of Loving Faithfulness, Hong Kong. Lived and volunteered at an orphanage for severely physically and mentally disabled individuals ages 3-32. Provided daily care, participated and assisted in various forms of therapy.
- Member of SOUL (Students Offering Unconditional Love) Co-counseled a support group for teenage mothers. Planned activities and provided child care as needed.
- Spearhead Team Member, Latin American Missions, Mexico City, Mexico, Lived in a non-English speaking Mexican family for 2 1/2 months. Attended lectures on Hispanic Culture and Spanish lessons. Assisted in planning activities and events for summer camp.
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
Oak Park Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
School Psychology Practicum Student
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Director of Admissions
Hathaway - Sycamore Children and Family Services
01.2002 - 09.2002
Clinician
Hathaway - Sycamore Children and Family Services
08.1999 - 01.2002
Case Manager
Charter Oak Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
MFCC Intern
Abundant Life Counseling
01.1997 - 01.1999
Volunteer, Board Member
Live Again Recovery Home
01.1995 - 01.1998
Assistant Office Manager
Fuller Guest House
01.1994 - 01.1996
Masters - School Psychology Candidate
California State University
Masters Degree - Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Fuller Theological Seminary; School of Psychology
Bachelors Degree - Family Science
Anderson University
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