Open To Work
Sydney Geredes
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Summary
Dedicated School-Based Therapist skilled in evidence-based strategies and family engagement. Expertise in crisis intervention and risk assessment, focusing on social-emotional development for diverse students. Manages caseloads efficiently, ensuring comprehensive client care while specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and IEP consultation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-Based Therapist
Nugent Family Counseling Center
01.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services for students requiring immediate attention, conducting risk assessments, creating safety plans, and coordinating care with relevant stakeholders.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to meet the needs of students with ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in 1:1 sessions that meet the needs of students with ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
- Develop, track, and update progress on social-emotional/behavioral goals on IEPs.
- Case management: Determine appropriate level of care for students and collaborate effectively with school teams, outside providers, and community agencies.
- Attended annual and triennial IEP meetings to review student progress and provide updates on implemented interventions.
- Assist and collaborate with behavior specialists in the development of behavior management strategies for special education students in both SAI classroom and General Education classroom settings.
- Interpret results from psychoeducational reports that include student academic, behavioral, and emotional data.
- Advised administrators and teachers on strategies to cultivate an emotionally healthy learning environment within the school.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
San Jose State University
One Washington Square San José, CA 9519205-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 9506406-2020
Skills
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Educational assessment
- Evidence-based strategies
- Risk assessment and management
- Social-emotional development
- Emotional regulation support
- Family support
- Cultural competency
- Professional collaboration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Personable and adaptable
Internships
- Campbell Union School District — School-Based Therapist, 2023-2024
- Oak Grove School District — School-Based Therapist, 2022-2023
Certification
PPSC, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, 05/31/24, Authorized provision of school-based counseling and support services to promote student academic, social, and emotional development.
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time
Timeline
School-Based Therapist
Nugent Family Counseling Center
01.2024 - Current
Master of Social Work - Social Work
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Cruz