Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Professional References
Certification
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Yolanda N White, PsyD.

Yolanda N White, PsyD.

Lutz,FL

Summary

Doctoral-level school psychologist with advanced clinical skills, research expertise, and a dedication to promoting student well-being and academic success. Skilled in psychological assessment, intervention, consultation, and research to address cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. Proficient in evidence-based practices and data-driven decision-making to support student growth. Collaborative experience with school staff, families, and community resources to establish comprehensive support systems. Advocate for inclusive and equitable education, aiming to create a positive and supportive school environment for all students to thrive.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed School Psychologist

Pure Mind Assessments & Consulting, LLC
01.2022 - Current
  • Complete required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
  • Serve as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
  • Advocate for equitable access to educational opportunities by assessing potential accommodations or modifications required for diverse learners within the general education curriculum.
  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to identify students' needs, facilitating tailored support plans.
  • Consult with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Build positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
  • Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Conduct group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Meet with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Utilize formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Compile and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.

School Psychologist

Pasco County Schools
09.2021 - Current
  • Meet with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Review and discuss new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
  • Complete required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
  • Build positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
  • Consult with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Observe students in classroom and play environments.
  • Utilize formal and establish testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
  • Collaborate with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
  • Conduct group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Promote inclusivity within schools by collaborating with administrators to develop policies that foster diversity and cultural competence among staff members.
  • Collaborate with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
  • Advocate for equitable access to educational opportunities by assessing potential accommodations or modifications required for diverse learners within the general education curriculum.
  • Improve student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
  • Build positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
  • Contribute to significant improvements in overall student academic performance by identifying and addressing learning barriers.
  • Implement data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
  • Provide professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
  • Compile and interpret students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.

School Psychologist

Inscape Health Group LLC
12.2021 - 08.2024
  • Conduct virtual psychological evaluations for the VA to determine mental health disorders
  • Assist in clarifying the current mental health status of each referred individual
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
  • Developed consultative reports

School Psychologist Intern

Pasco County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Applied school psychology knowledge to interpret testing and observation results.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Collaborated with educators and school administrators in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to assess eligibility for special services.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
  • Observed students in the classroom.
  • Completed required documentation and reports.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, and educators.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Facilitated meetings to assess goals and progress of students.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Conducted Training on Racial Trauma for district student services team (43 in attendance, presentation was also sent out via email)

Third Grade Teacher

Gateway Christian Academy
08.2015 - 05.2020
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

School Psychology Practicum Student

Polk County School District
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to assess eligibility for special services.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
  • Collaborated with educators and school administrators in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Conducted social skills anger management group for middle school girls
  • Observed students in the classroom

Substitute Teacher

Pinellas County School District
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher for third grade classrooms by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

ESE Associate

Garrison Jones Elementary School
09.2013 - 08.2014
  • Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Assisted students with independent Living Skills e.g., feeding, toileting, dressing, and hygienic care.

Therapeutic Group Advisor

Tampa Bay Academy
08.2009 - 01.2010
  • De-escalated destructive and impulsive youth behavior by assisting in finding positive alternate outlets.
  • Conducted one-on-one behavior management counseling for clients by teaching coping techniques and giving guidance and support.
  • Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
  • Taught clients to relate in socially appropriate manner through use of daily routines and activities.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Completed all necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

Preschool Assistant

Creative World UCF Preschool
05.2006 - 07.2008
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Helped children's confidence and self-esteem by providing safe, loving environment.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities, including centers and outside activities.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Education

PsyD - School Psychology

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2021

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Argosy University
Orange, CA
06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University Of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Jefferson High School
Tampa, FL
05.2005

Skills

  • Psychoeducational evaluation

  • Counseling

  • Consultations

  • Diverse groups presentations

  • Data-driven decision making

  • Team collaboration

  • Organizational abilities

  • Verbal and written communication

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • Teaching

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Mental health awareness

  • Compassionate

  • Response to intervention

  • Parent-teacher collaboration

  • Youth and adolescent development

  • Data collection

  • Play therapy techniques

  • Multitasking strength

  • Attention-deficit disorder experience

Professional References

Dr. Scott Barclay, Core Faculty, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Internship Professor

Capella University

1901 Villa Way S.

Reno, NV 89509

Phone 775-530-6021

Dr. Vanessa Rios, Internship Supervisor

Pasco County Schools

Land O' Lakes, FL

Phone 787-639-2287

Dr. Timothy Owens, School Psychologist, Practicum Supervisor

Polk County Schools, CODE Academy

Combee Rd., Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone 863-499-2960

Certification

  • Florida Licensed School Psychologist
  • Arizona Certified School Psychologist

Timeline

Licensed School Psychologist

Pure Mind Assessments & Consulting, LLC
01.2022 - Current

School Psychologist

Inscape Health Group LLC
12.2021 - 08.2024

School Psychologist

Pasco County Schools
09.2021 - Current

School Psychologist Intern

Pasco County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021

School Psychology Practicum Student

Polk County School District
10.2019 - 03.2020

Third Grade Teacher

Gateway Christian Academy
08.2015 - 05.2020

Substitute Teacher

Pinellas County School District
08.2014 - 08.2015

ESE Associate

Garrison Jones Elementary School
09.2013 - 08.2014

Therapeutic Group Advisor

Tampa Bay Academy
08.2009 - 01.2010

Preschool Assistant

Creative World UCF Preschool
05.2006 - 07.2008

PsyD - School Psychology

Capella University

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Argosy University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University Of Central Florida

High School Diploma -

Jefferson High School

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