Adelina Finn
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Accomplished School Psychologist with proven expertise in functional behavior assessments and collaborative problem-solving, honed at San Mateo-Foster City School District. Excelled in creating tailored intervention plans and enhancing student well-being through comprehensive assessments. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher collaboration, significantly improving educational outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
San Mateo-Foster City School District
08.2007 - Current
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
School Psychologist Intern
West Contra Costa Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Delivered counseling services under close supervision of psychologists.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Aided in fostering a safe school environment by participating in crisis intervention and prevention efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective behavioral intervention plans for struggling students.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement within the curriculum and instructional methods.
- Consulted with parents, teachers, and administrators to address specific concerns related to student performance and wellbeing.
- Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Cal State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CAMaster of Science - School Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2007
Skills
- Positive behavior supports
- Functional behavior assessments
- Learning disability identification
- Mental health assessments
- Academic intervention strategies
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Psychoeducational evaluations
- Intervention planning
- Individualized education plans
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Psychologist
San Mateo-Foster City School District
08.2007 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
West Contra Costa Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Cal State University Long Beach
Master of Science - School Psychology
San Francisco State University
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