TALIA WHITE
Summary
Insightful professional in educational psychology, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in behavioral intervention strategies, psycho-educational assessments, and individualized education plan development. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to foster positive outcomes in diverse school settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Ventura County Office of Education
Camarillo, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Cultivated strong student, parent, faculty and community relationships.
- Administered and evaluated psychological tests.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
- Updated documentation and wrote reports detailing treatment plans and progress.
- Assisted with the development of positive behavior supports systems within schools.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
School Psychologist - Intern
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Agoura Hills, CA
09.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher
Wise School
Los Angeles, USA
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Practicum Student
Montebello Unified School District
11.2021 - 05.2022
Religious School Principal
Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot
Irvine, USA
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Developed instructional methods and content for educational or student activity programs.
- Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
Director
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
San Diego, USA
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Coordinated meetings with faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment.
Teacher
Stephen S. Wise Temple
Los Angeles, USA
09.2008 - 05.2011
Summer Camp Director
Stephen S. Wise Temple
Los Angeles, USA
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Maintained a safe environment for campers by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Assigned tasks and work hours to staff.
- Facilitated team-building activities to promote camaraderie among staff members.
- Supervised daily operations of the summer camp program.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Education Specialist in School Psychology, PPS Clear Credential in School Psychology
Alliant International University
05.2023
Master of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine University
06.2016
Master of Arts - Education
University of Judaism
Los Angeles, CA05.2006
Bachelor of Literature - Hebrew Arts and Letters
University of Judaism
Los Angeles, CA05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Judaic Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2003
Skills
- IEP Implementation Knowledge
- Student Support Services
- 504 plans
- Functional behavior assessments
- Learning disability identification
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Individualized education plans
- Team collaboration
- Positive behavior supports
- Social-emotional learning
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Evidence-based practices
- Parent-teacher collaboration
References
- Cindy Campero, Phoenix School, VCOE, 805.43.71400
- Allison Stepakoff, Teacher, Wise School, 818.497.3388
Timeline
School Psychologist
Ventura County Office of Education
08.2023 - Current
School Psychologist - Intern
Las Virgenes Unified School District
09.2022 - 05.2023
Practicum Student
Montebello Unified School District
11.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher
Wise School
09.2017 - 06.2022
Religious School Principal
Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot
07.2014 - 05.2015
Director
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
10.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher
Stephen S. Wise Temple
09.2008 - 05.2011
Summer Camp Director
Stephen S. Wise Temple
06.2007 - 08.2008
Master of Arts - Education, Education Specialist in School Psychology, PPS Clear Credential in School Psychology
Alliant International University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine University
Master of Arts - Education
University of Judaism
Bachelor of Literature - Hebrew Arts and Letters
University of Judaism
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Judaic Studies
San Diego State University
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