Victor Valdivia
Paso Robles,CA
Summary
School Psychologist motivated to support student educational, behavioral and emotional needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District
Paso Robles, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Provided individual, group and family counseling services to students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Facilitated school-based meetings to discuss student IEPs and progress toward goals.
- Utilized data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations and review of records to develop comprehensive reports on students' academic performance.
- Provided consultation services to school staff regarding effective strategies for addressing student behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Assisted with the development of positive behavior supports systems within schools.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services across multiple agencies serving students with special needs.
- Educated families about available resources that can help meet their children's needs both inside and outside the classroom environment.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with clients including assessment results, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Actively engaged in professional development activities such as attending conferences or taking continuing education courses.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Oversaw training and development for school faculty and staff to convey program goals and intervention strategies.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
School Psychologist Intern
Valley Life Charter Schools
Visalia, CA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted cognitive and academic assessments to identify learning disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to help meet the educational needs of students.
- Provided counseling services in areas such as social skills development, behavior management, problem-solving strategies, study skills instruction, and crisis intervention.
- Monitored student progress through standardized testing data collection and analysis.
- Facilitated group sessions to address issues related to bullying prevention and conflict resolution.
- Advised on the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs or 504 Plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student eligibility for special education services.
- Created a safe environment that allows children to express themselves without fear of judgment or ridicule.
- Provided feedback on best practices for working with diverse populations.
- Aided in research projects by collecting and entering data, assisting with analyzing data and preparing reports and manuscripts.
- Wrote psychological research articles, reports and manuscripts and presented research findings at meetings and conferences.
Education
Masters in School Psychology - Psychology Teacher Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Chicano Latin American Studies
California Sate University Fresno
Fresno, CA12-2014
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Presentations
- Counseling Expertise
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Creative Thinking
- Time Management Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- National Association of School Psychology (NASP) (08/2019 - Present)
- California Association of School Psychology (CASP) (08/2019 - Present)
Timeline
School Psychologist
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Valley Life Charter Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Masters in School Psychology - Psychology Teacher Education
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Chicano Latin American Studies
California Sate University Fresno
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