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- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Cooking
- Sharing travel experiences
- Dancing
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
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- Crafting
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- Photography
Alanna Shaw, LMFT
Belmont,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable School Psychologist with strong foundation in school psychology. Skilled in assessing student needs and implementing effective intervention strategies to support emotional and academic development. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with educators and parents while utilizing crisis intervention and counseling skills effectively.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Stepping Stones Group
South San Francisco, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environments and gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Provided crisis intervention strategies to address immediate student needs.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student behavior and academic performance.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- 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.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Advocated for equitable access to educational opportunities by assessing potential accommodations or modifications required for diverse learners within the general education curriculum.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators, and community resources.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by conducting individual counseling sessions.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to assess eligibility for special services.
School Psychology Intern
Brisbane School District
Brisbane, Ca
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted student, parent and teacher interviews. Collaborating with teachers, parents and specialists to complete psychoeducational reports and testing. Completed evaluations for Initial and Triennial meetings, elementary and preschool age students. Contributed to and led IEP meetings. Learned how to administer new assessment tools. Participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
Autism Care Advocate
United HealthCare
San Francisco, Ca
09.2014 - 07.2021
- Provide benefit information, make clinical recommendations, and use clinical skills to review treatment plans with providers and parents. Work as part of a team to assist in making clinical judgments.
Practicum Student
San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco, Ca
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted student, parent and teacher interviews. Experience completing behavior observations and use of the BASC-SOS. Experience with Beery VMI. Observed completion of various assessment tools, attend case consultation and Individual Educational Plan meetings, collaborate with teachers and other school staff on interventions and student concerns. Provided individual counseling. The practicum ended early due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
After Hours Care Advocate
UnitedHealth Care
San Francisco, Ca
12.2009 - 09.2014
- Provide assistance to callers in crisis, and answer member calls regarding benefits and authorization procedures. Use clinical skills to complete clinical intakes. Work as part of a team to triage calls and assist in making clinical judgments.
Education
Masters in Education - School Psychology/PPS
Alliant International University
San Francisco, CA05-2022
Certificate - Infant/Toddler Preschool Mental Health
Alliant International University
Sacramento, CA06-2007
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis
College of Notre Dame
Belmont05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development Minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Family Relations
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA12-1995
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Behavioral and academic assessment
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Individualized education plans
- Verbal and written communication
- Mental health awareness
- Classroom observations
- Autism spectrum support
- Learning disability identification
- Individual support
- Team collaboration
- Documentation
- Child development
- Youth psychology
- Time management
- Attention to detail, Multitasking, organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Managed a high-volume caseload up to 68 students.
- Facilitated individual counseling for students
Affiliations
- California Association of School Psychologists
- National Association of School Psychologists
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 2006- current
- Credential School Psychologist 2022- current
Interests
Timeline
School Psychologist
Stepping Stones Group
08.2022 - Current
School Psychology Intern
Brisbane School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Practicum Student
San Francisco Unified School District
09.2019 - 03.2020
Autism Care Advocate
United HealthCare
09.2014 - 07.2021
After Hours Care Advocate
UnitedHealth Care
12.2009 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis
College of Notre Dame
Masters in Education - School Psychology/PPS
Alliant International University
Certificate - Infant/Toddler Preschool Mental Health
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development Minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Family Relations
California State University, Chico
Organizations
- National Association of School Psychologists
- California Association of School Psychologists
Credentials
- LMFT
- IMF 43549
- PPS Credential 220141260
Personal Information
- ID Type: LMFT
- ID Number: 43549