A motivated School Psychologist who helps students cope with academic and social pressures. Through my experience, I have developed excellent problem-solving, communication, and relationship building skills. Additional skills include proper evaluation for academic programs, procedures, and policy effectiveness as a team effort. I am a driven school psychologist in aiding children and youth with mental health challenges as well as realizing individual strengths and successes. I enjoy working with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral and academic needs. An intrinsic motivator for me is contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. My program and experience has provided me with a clear understanding of Patterns of Strength and Weaknesses and training in SPED Law. I also have counseling experience with students experiencing a variety of challenges such as loss and grieving, victims of domestic violence, and/or academic needs. I have become knowledgeable in adolescent development, including social, behavioral, emotional and cognitive areas. I am a school psychologist that is motivated to learn, grow and excel in the SPED team.
Skills
Experience in development of 504 Plans, BIPs, and FBAs
Individual and family support
Group counseling
Resource advocacy
Individualized education programs
Youth and adolescent development
Mediation and crisis intervention
Faculty Training
Solutions-focused
Team collaboration and leadership
Formal evaluations
Organizational abilities
Data-driven decision making
Technologies integration and adaptation
Intervention planning
Bilingual
Work History
08/2019 to Current
School Psychologist InternThe Stepping Stones Group – Perth Amboy, NJ,
Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
Developed IEP goals and provided psychological services when suited for the student's needs.
Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs at elementary and middle school level.
Conducted group for students needing to improve social skills using specialized curriculum and evidence-based practices for tiers 2 and 3 and gathered pre and post data.
Completion of BIPs, 504 Plans, FBAs as part of gathering necessary information and establishing protocols that fit students' needs.
Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Lead staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
Developed team communications and information for SPED meetings.
08/2018 to 06/2019
School Psychology Practicum StudentClovis Unified School District – City, STATE,
Assessed elementary (K-6) and high school students (9-12) utilizing formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Assisted in providing services at three different school campuses in order to help students meet their IEP goals
Completed rating scales with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
Met with students under direct supervision to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Assisted with social skills group and gathered pre and post data.
09/2017 to 06/2018
School Psychology Practicum StudentFresno Unified School District – City, STATE,
Assisted School Psychologist site supervisor in the completion of standardized testing and report writing.
Completed 504 plans for students displaying mild to moderate inattentive behaviors.
Completed student observations in classroom and playground settings as part of individual assessment and treatment planning.
Met with student for observation of counseling services with school psychologist.
Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
Collaborated with school psychologist to determine appropriate placements for students and development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
08/2017 to 06/2019
Migrant Education TeacherFresno Unified School District – City, STATE,
Worked with 4 students and assessed their strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide appropriate methods for addressing learning needs.
Communicated with students in English and Spanish to foster oral proficiency.
Used appropriate books to complement lesson plans and saw overall growth in academic grades.
Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Education
Expected in 06/2020
Master of Arts: School Psychology Fresno Pacific University - Fresno, CA GPA:
Expected in 05/2017
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology California State University - Fresno - Fresno, CA GPA:
Expected in 06/2012
High School Diploma: Granite Hills High School - Porterville, CA GPA:
Affiliations
California Association of School Psychologists (CASP)
Central Valley Affiliate of CASP (CVA-CASP)
Additional Information
Additional Trainings
CVA - CASP Executive Functioning Training
Presented By: Steven Guy, pediatric neuropsychologist, private practice Description: Discussion about evidence-based assessment and intervention practices with students who exhibit deficits in executive functioning.
Family Resource Center - Behavior “My Child’s In Trouble Again”
Presented By: EPU
Description: Discussion about the different strategies that can be implemented in the home to benefit students struggling with behavioral concerns. Developing strong relationships through home and school collaboration for the student.
Behavioral Training for School Psychologists
Presented By: Clovis Unified School District
Description: Effectively integrating EBPs into your BIP
Prevention of Human Trafficking: Keeping Our Children Safe Registration
Presented By: Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and Tina Bigdeli, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Description: Resources for Schools with students who may be at risk, Central California Online tools, Exploitation Trends, Endangered Runaways, Best Practices and Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Education Programming
Expanding Systems of Support: Implementing Trauma-Focused Responses to Behavior
Presented By: Valerie Woodward, Cassie Smith, and Jenna L. Brown
Description: Ways to build on PBIS foundations and blend behavior supports with social emotional learning practices to address the whole child, increasing student connection and sense of belonging at school, strategies to build positive relationships between staff and students, problem solving instructions to address behavior, solutions to repair behavior challenges, self-regulate strategies, de-escalating behaviors, and examples on how to use data systems to drive decision-making.
Connecting the Dots: Developing Legally-Defensible IEPs
Presented By: Dee Anna Hassanpour and Kathleen A. McDonald
Description: FAPE requirements, organization and development of the IEP, Case Law, and timelines required in order to hold legally defensible IEPs under any circumstance.
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