Veronica Soto
Salinas,CA
Summary
Experienced, bilingual school psychology practicum student with a strong background in conducting psychoeducational assessments and implementing effective interventions. Collaborates seamlessly with educators to promote student well-being and enhance academic performance. Skilled in data analysis and counseling, adept at adapting to diverse educational environments to provide optimal student support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Alisal Union School District/ SUHSD
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers to develop differentiated instruction techniques for diverse student population
- Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in students'' learning profiles.
- Promote academic success with targeted interventions designed to address specific skill deficits in reading, writing, and math.
- Develop strong relationships with community resources to provide additional supports for students and families in need.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Salinas Union High School District, Alisal Union
02.2022 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Intervention Teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Develop Individual Education Plans for students with special learning needs.
- Design individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Promote memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Optometrist Assistant
Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas, Optometry
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
Medical Biller
Cypress Healthcare
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.
- Generated reports and analyzed trends to maximize reimbursement and reduce claim denials.
- Liaised between patients, insurance companies, and billing office.
- Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology, Ed.S
University of Massachusetts, Global
Irvine, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA12.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Hartnell Community College
Salinas05.2021
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Classroom management
- Able to acclimate to new environments with proficient networking skills
- Teacher collaboration
- Functional behavior assessments
- Academic intervention strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Response to intervention
- Multicultural competence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Alisal Union School District/ SUHSD
08.2024 - Current
Intervention Teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary
11.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Salinas Union High School District, Alisal Union
02.2022 - Current
Optometrist Assistant
Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas, Optometry
05.2018 - 02.2022
Medical Biller
Cypress Healthcare
11.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - School Psychology, Ed.S
University of Massachusetts, Global
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Monterey Bay
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Hartnell Community College
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