Suja George, Ph.D.
Clovis,CA
Summary
Dedicated school psychologist with excellent assessment, counseling, and consultation skills. Developed student behavior plans and provided training to educators and administrators. Board certified in behavior analysis.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Clovis Unified School District
Clovis, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Conducted individual assessments and determined academic and mental health needs of students.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Consulted with teachers and families to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employed strategies to deescalate situations.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
Adjunct Professor Graduate Faculty
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
05.2015 - Current
- Taught and mentored graduate students in school psychology, counseling, and education; assisted in the development of their master's thesis work.
- Published articles on Native American students and students with autism.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to school psychology coursework.
Adjunct Professor
Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL
01.2005 - 05.2014
- Developed and coordinated successful retention program for first-generation college students
- Taught courses in psychology and counseling to undergraduate students such as Child Development, Human Growth & Development, Adult Development & Aging
Program Manager
Illinois Department Of Human Services
Peoria, Illinois
12.1998 - 12.2003
- Coordinated and managed a federally funded program for victims of domestic violence
- Created state-wide committee on ethnicity and domestic violence
- Wrote grants and collaborated with community professionals
Education
Credentialed in School Psychology & BCaBA
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05.2017
Ph.D. - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.1990
Skills
- Psycho-educational assessment writing skills
- Individual and group counseling skills
- Development of behavior intervention plans
- Trained educators and administrators on implicit bias and trauma
Timeline
School Psychologist
Clovis Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
Adjunct Professor Graduate Faculty
Fresno Pacific University
05.2015 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Illinois Central College
01.2005 - 05.2014
Program Manager
Illinois Department Of Human Services
12.1998 - 12.2003
Credentialed in School Psychology & BCaBA
Fresno Pacific University
Ph.D. - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Creighton University