Tanya Hernandez
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Dedicated School Psychologist with a Master of Science in School Psychology and California Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Specializes in psychological assessment, behavioral intervention, and staff training, delivering professional development to school personnel on behavior management strategies. Former substitute teacher with experience across K–12 settings, focused on creating engaging learning environments that link psychological theory to practical application.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Westside Union School District
07.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments examining cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and adaptive functioning to identify student needs and determine special education eligibility.
- Interpret assessment results and translate complex psychological and educational concepts into clear, practical information for educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Prepare comprehensive psychoeducational reports and present assessment findings, recommendations, and educational implications during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
- Provided individual and group counseling and behavioral support to students, enhancing their academic and social-emotional development.
- Consult with teachers, administrators, parents, behavior specialists, and other professionals to develop evidence-based interventions and individualized student supports.
- Developed and delivered staff training on behavior management and effective interventions, improving knowledge and skills of 15 school personnel.
- Provide coaching and consultation to educators on applying behavioral principles and evidence-based strategies within classroom environments.
- Support Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) through data analysis, intervention planning, consultation, and progress monitoring.
- Maintain professional, ethical, and confidential practices when working with students, families, educational records, and sensitive psychological information.
Substitute Teacher
Riverside Unified School District
Riverside, CA
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided classroom instruction for students in grades K–12 across general and special education settings.
- Implemented established lesson plans while maintaining continuity of instruction during teacher absences.
- Adapted lessons and classroom activities to ensure continuity of learning despite limited resources or instructional plans.
- Utilized positive reinforcement, classroom management, and behavioral strategies to promote student success.
- Established inclusive and supportive classroom environments that fostered participation and enhanced student engagement.
- Worked effectively with students from diverse educational and developmental backgrounds.
Behavioral Instructor
California Psychcare, Inc
Riverside, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Taught social, communication, behavioral, and functional skills using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Implemented structured intervention programs and individualized schedules based on client needs and established treatment goals.
- Monitored client progress and utilized behavioral data to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with supervisors and families to promote consistency and generalization of learned skills across environments.
- Maintained accurate and confidential documentation regarding client progress and intervention services.
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University
San Bernardino01-2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CASkills
- Psychoeducational Assessment
- Behavioral Intervention
- IEP Consultation
- Special Education
- MTSS/RTI
- Student Counseling
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Instruction
- Staff Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Educational Psychology
- Child & Adolescent Development
- Social-Emotional Learning
Certification
California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential — School Psychology, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
School Psychologist
Westside Union School District
07.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Riverside Unified School District
09.2018 - 01.2022
Behavioral Instructor
California Psychcare, Inc
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University
Master of Science - School Psychology
California Baptist University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Antelope Valley College