Dedicated, efficient, and detail-oriented School Psychologist with 5+ years experience in educational settings seeks challenging position in urban school district servicing diverse student populations.
Skills
Psychoeducational and behavioral assessment and intervention
Case management
Consultation and professional development
Experienced with working with learning, developmental, and emotional disabilities
Knowledge of special education laws and best practices
Individual and group counseling
Experienced in crisis assessment and intervention
Culturally responsive practice
Instructional support
Work History
05/2016 to Current
Clinical Psychology Predoctoral InternAromas/San Juan Unified – San Juan Bautista, CA,
Provided
individual and family therapy sessions in an outpatient clinic that services a
highly diverse population of children, adolescents, and families.
Collaborated
with an interdisciplinary staff to provide clinic and
community-based services for children ages 3 to 18 presenting with a variety of
psychological, social, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Provide individual therapy sessions for
adolescents and adults at two Integrated Care
clinics. Carried a caseload of 10-15 clients at
each clinic. Clients
present with a variety of behavioral health needs including depression,
anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, and substance abuse.
Completed psychological assessments for children
and adolescents in an in-patient setting. Assessments completed include
projective drawings, Rorschach, projective storytelling, rating scales, and
cognitive assessments. Provided feedback to
hospital staff in order to inform treatment and medication management.
Participated in weekly didactic seminars. Topics
included trauma-based interventions (TF-CBT and ARC), crisis assessment,
psychosis, DBT, early childhood therapy, motivational interviewing, and cultural
competency.
Participated in a policy rotation. Participated in
grant writing for CCBHC grant. Attended UNM and state meetings regarding
implementation of CCBHC model in New Mexico.
2013 to 06/2016
School PsychologistAromas/San Juan Unified – San Juan Bautista, CA,
Manage a caseload
of approximately 225 students who are receiving special education services.
Responsible for
evaluation of students’ social/emotional and cognitive functioning for initial,
annual, triennial, and gifted evaluations for the development and modification
of individualized education plans (IEPs) using methods such as records review,
observation, interviews, and standardized formal
and informal assessment.
Provide
individual and group counseling to students with a variety of presenting
concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and self-regulation
difficulties.
Collaborate, consult,
and provide professional development with teachers, school-based therapists,
and other staff on the development of school policies, individual and classroom
interventions, and behavior management strategies.
Provide crisis intervention, including
suicide risk and threat assessments.
Provided
supervision to masters and doctoral school psychology practicum students.
07/2011 to 2013
School PsychologistTimberlane Regional School District – Plaistow, NH,
Managed
a caseload of approximately 125 students
who were
receiving special education services.
Responsible
for evaluation of students’
social/emotional and cognitive functioning for initial, annual, transfers, and
triennial evaluations for the development and modification of individualized
education plans (IEPs) using methods such as records review, observation, interviews,
and formal and informal
assessments, and interviews.
Led IEP team
meetings for students re-evaluations, manifestation determinations, and annual
meetings.
Led school crisis
team including completion of suicide and threat assessments and coordinating
with community-based resources.
05/2015 to 05/2016
Psychology ExternState Of Oklahoma – {"@Context":"Http://Schema.Org", "@Type":"Jobposting",
Conducted comprehensive psychological and educational assessment with school-age youth
Case manage and
intervene with a
caseload of 3-5 day treatment clients
Participated in weekly individual, family, and group therapy sessions along with case
management.
Participated in family, experiential, and assessment seminars
Received
training in therapeutic crisis intervention (TCI)
Facilitated
cultural adjustment groups with refugee and newcomer students at elementary and
high school level. Supported students
from Somalia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Congo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Burma, Vietnam, and
Nepal.
Received training
in trauma-informed and art therapy interventions for refugee families.
Collaborated with
JFS staff and school staff to coordinate services and identify students in need
of support.
07/2010 to 05/2011
School Psychology InternPrince George's County Public Schools – City, STATE,
Conducted evaluations of students’
social/emotional, cognitive, and adaptive functioning for initial and triennial
evaluations for special education services.
Participated in
multidisciplinary interventions teams to design and progress monitor
academic and behavioral interventions.
Completed
clinical rotations in the School Neuropsychology, Early Childhood Center, and
High School Emotional Disability program.
Provided
individual therapy to five students with diagnoses of ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Disruptive
Mood Dysregulation,
and PTSD.
Assisted in crisis intervention including
threat and suicide assessments.
10/2002 to 05/2010
Lead Instructor92nd St Y – City, STATE,
Taught classes
with youth (ages 4-21) with typically developing and developmental disabilities.
Classes taught include life skills, cooking, creative writing, and drama.
Completed in-take
interviews with director of developmental disability program.
Acted as
supervisor when director of developmental disability program was unavailable.
10/2005 to 05/2008
ParaprofessionalGillen Brewer School – City, STATE,
Provided direct
educational and behavioral support to students with developmental disabilities
in a self-contained special education elementary school.
Participated in
multidisciplinary team meetings.
Received
semi-weekly supervision from staff psychologist.
07/2002 to 07/2003
Assistant/Co-teacherReece School – City, STATE,
Developed and provided instruction
and behavioral support to elementary students in a self-contained school for
behavioral disorders.
Attended team
meetings that focused on treatment plans and behavior management.
Collaborated with
psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to provide
integrated services in the classroom.
Education
Expected in Current
Ph.D.: School Psychology University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO GPA:
4.00 GPA
Dissertation: Mindfulness Interventions to Support Self-regulation with At-Risk Youth
Externships completed in evidence-based interventions, neuropsychology, and counseling.
Expected in 2011
MSEd/ Advanced Certificate: School Psychology CUNY-Brooklyn College - Brooklyn, NY GPA:
Expected in 2002
Master of Arts: Humanities and Social Thought New York University - NY, NY GPA:
Expected in 1999
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts The Evergreen State College - Olympia, WA GPA:
Certifications
National Certified School Psychologist (2011-present)
Colorado Department of Education School Psychologist License (2011-present)
New York State School Psychology Certification, Provisional (2011-2016, applied for renewal)
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