Sandra Serrato-Zavala
Perris
Summary
Bilingual School Psychologist with strong skills in psychoeducational assessment, data collection, and psychological report writing. Experienced in conducting comprehensive evaluations, contributing to IEP meetings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse student needs across K–12 settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
Chino Valley Unified School District
Chino
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments across diverse settings, including elementary, high school, continuation, and alternative education.
- Administered and interpreted cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments.
- Wrote comprehensive psychological reports integrating multiple sources of assessment data.
- Presented assessment results and recommendations during IEP meetings.
- Prepared and presented manifestation determination (MD) report to support team decision-making.
- Conducted classroom observations to inform assessment and recommendations.
- Collaborated with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student needs, including communicating with Spanish-speaking families.
- Applied models for identifying specific learning disabilities, including Dehn’s Model of Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) using the Psychological Processing Analyzer (PPA) and the discrepancy model.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Chino Valley Unified School District
Chino
08.2024 - 05.2025
- .Assisted with psychoeducational evaluations, including report writing, testing, scoring, and review of student records.
- Administered and scored a variety of cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments.
- Completed psychoeducational evaluations with increasing independence under the supervision of a school psychologist.
- Participated and collaborated during IEP meetings and observed the presentation of assessment findings.
- Conducted structured and unstructured classroom observations to support the evaluation process.
- Worked directly with students in special education settings, including SDC, adult transition, and medically fragile classrooms, enhancing understanding of diverse educational needs.
- Facilitated communication with Spanish-speaking families.
Substitute Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona
12.2022 - 02.2025
- Provided short-term and long-term substitute coverage across K–12 settings, following lesson plans and guiding students through assigned activities.
- Worked closely with students in an ELD classroom over an extended period, providing support with assignments and language development.
- Supported students in SDC (mild/moderate and moderate/severe) and RSP classrooms with daily routines.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a structured environment across diverse classrooms.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Ontario-Montclair School District
Ontario
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered and scored assessments under the supervision of a school psychologist.
- Conducted classroom and play observations to support the assessment process.
- Assisted with report preparation, including gathering background information and reviewing student records
- Supported preschool assessment activities and early childhood evaluations
- Gained experience working with students in special education settings, including a specialized autism program
- Observed and supported behavior intervention planning, including consultation with staff and exposure to functional behavior assessments (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP)
Substitute Teacher
Bonita Unified School District
San Dimas
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided substitute coverage and followed lesson plans across assigned classrooms
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment
- Supported students with classwork and answered questions during independent work
Education
Ed.S - School Psychology With PPS Credential
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with a Minor in Education
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2022
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Psychoeducational & Social-Emotional Assessment
- Psychological Report Writing (Legally Defensible)
- Behavioral Observation
- IEP & Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Time Management & Case Management
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Organization & Attention to Detail
Certification
Pupil Personnel Services Credential (School Psychology), Expected May 2026
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
Chino Valley Unified School District
08.2025 - 05.2026
School Psychology Practicum Student
Chino Valley Unified School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
School Psychology Practicum Student
Ontario-Montclair School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
12.2022 - 02.2025
Substitute Teacher
Bonita Unified School District
10.2022 - 06.2023
Ed.S - School Psychology With PPS Credential
California State University, San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with a Minor in Education
Oregon State University