Yvonne Burgos Gonzalez
Fresno,CA
Summary
As a dedicated and compassionate school psychologist intern that has experience providing comprehensive psychological services to students in diverse educational settings. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals to support students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional development. Proven ability to build rapport with students and families, advocate for their needs, and contribute to creating positive and inclusive school environments. Strong understanding of special education laws and regulations, along with proficiency in administering and interpreting psychological assessments. I am seeking to leverage expertise and passion for student well-being to make a meaningful impact as a member of your district dedicated team of educators.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
Tulare City District
08.2023 - Current
- Experience in 1 middle school (Alpine Vista), and 1 elementary school (Cypress Elementary).
- Independently completed 10 initial and 20 triennial reports.
- Assisted and independently conducted an individualized plan to identify and support student’s academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.
- Completed the required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with teachers, behavioral specialists, social workers, parents, and administrators to develop and implement behavior intervention plans, individualized education plans, and 504s.
- Assessed students who qualified under IDEA with AUT, SLD, OHI, and ID.
- Conducted classroom/testing observations, student/parent/teacher interviews, and completed background file review.
- Administered and interpreted standardized assessments: cognitive, processing, social/emotional/adaptive/autism assessments (WISC-V, KABC-II, WVN, CAS-2, CARS-2, CTONI, CTOPP-2, TAPS-4, VMI-6, WRAML-3, DAS-II, TVPS-3, ABAS-3, VABS-3, BASC-3, Conners 3, GARS-3, ASRS, ADDES, MVPT-4).
- Presented findings at IEP meetings, collaborated effectively with team members, and provided effective implementation of services.
- Provided individualized and group counseling and crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional difficulties or behavioral challenges.
- Participated in Multi-Tiered System of Support meetings to discuss student progress and develop intervention strategies in areas of academics, SEL, and behaviors.
- Work collaboratively with SSTs to implement individualized interventions utilizing MTSS.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and school staff.
Support Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the adolescents and adults. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.
- Monitored clients behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Engaged and interacted with clients, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
- Conducts and assists both large and small activity groups and outings independently.
- Visually and audibly observes and reports on client’s physical and psychiatric conditions and reports significant changes to the team and documenting in the individual's medical record.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Clovis/Fresno Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Experience in 1 high school (Clovis East), 2 middle schools (Reyburn Intermediate, Kings Canyon), and 1 elementary school (Ayer Elementary).
- Independently completed 2 initial and 7 triennial reports.
- Assisted in developing 1 initial and 17 triennial psycho-educational reports at the secondary level.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Independently completed 4 continued disabilities at the secondary level.
- Assessed students who qualified under IDEA with AUT, SLD, OHI, ED, ID, SLI, and VI.
- Conducted classroom/testing observations, student/parent/teacher interviews, and completed background file review.
- Administered cognitive, processing, social/emotional/adaptive/Autism assessments (WISC-V, KABC-II, WVN, CAS-2, CTONI,CTOPP-2, TAPS-4, VMI-6, WRAML-3, TVPS-3, ABAS-3, VABS-3, BASC-3, Conners 3, GARS-3, ASRS).
- Presented findings at IEP meetings, collaborate effectively with team members, and provide effective implementation of services.
- Provided psychological counseling services for a student who needed support with positive self-talk and coping strategies weekly, for 2 months.
- Participated in Manifestation Determination, crisis intervention, threat assessments, student counseling, and developing 504 plans.
- Work collaboratively with SSTs to implement individualized interventions utilizing MTSS.
- Assisted in the implementation of a school-wide academic intervention plan program (ACE) for students who qualified under SLD.
Substitute
Fresno/Clovis Unified School District
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Instructional Aide Level ll- Special Ed
Clovis Unified School District
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Ensuring that there are open relays of communication with myself and the teachers to create the best strategies possible for each individual student and their particular situation.
- Assist teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each student be successful in a classroom setting.
- Building professional relationships and maintaining strategies to help students understand the material that is given to them at his/her own pace.
- Monitoring, reporting behavior and academic performance.
- Implementing instruction as directed by teachers, IEPs and case worker to identify their strengths and weaknesses and help them improve academically.
- Assisted students in Autism, Functional Life Skills, Special Day Classes-Severely Disabled, RSP, and ACE program in a secondary level.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2019
Skills
- Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW)
- Discrepancy Model
- Special Education Information System (SEIS)
- Bilingual- Spanish
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Wellness
- Assessment, Data Collection, and Evaluation
- Individualized and group counseling
Credentials
Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) Credential
Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA, Expected 05/2024
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Pro-ACT
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Safety Care
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
- ALICE
Affiliations
Central Valley Affiliate of the California Association of School Psychologists (CVA-CASP)
Professional Development
- The Neuropsychology of Emotional Disorders: A Framework for Effective Interventions by Dr. Feifer 9/2022
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) 11/2022
- Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP) 3/2023
- Safety Care by OBS 4/2023
- Suicide Risk Screening & Community Resources 9/2023
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
Tulare City District
08.2023 - Current
School Psychology Practicum Student
Clovis/Fresno Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute
Fresno/Clovis Unified School District
05.2022 - 06.2023
Support Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group
11.2020 - 08.2023
Instructional Aide Level ll- Special Ed
Clovis Unified School District
10.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Fresno
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