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Alicia  Samaniego

Alicia Samaniego

Bonita

Summary

School Psychologist interested in pursuing work with students in a K-12 setting. Well versed in providing diverse academic needs and the importance of the accessibility of the curriculum to include all students. Seeks to provide a safe space to help youth grow and thrive into their best selves.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Psychologist

South Bay Union School District
07.2023 - Current
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
  • Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Observed students in classroom and play environments.
  • Assisted with acting on site Admin duties while Principal was off campus
  • Assisted with SEAS Program (Social and Emotional Academic Support)

School Psychologist Intern

Chula Vista Elementary School District
02.2023 - 06.2023

Greg Rogers Elementary School

  • Conducted Cognitive Assessments, Classroom observations, Conducted FAA to assist in BIP and FBA, Psycho-Educational Report writing, and Conducted meetings for initials and transition students.

School Psychologist Intern

Sweetwater Union High School District
07.2022 - 06.2023

Ganger Jr. High School

  • Conducted Cognitive Assessments and academic assessments, Classroom observations, Psycho-Educational Report writing, and Facilitated meetings for initial, and transition students, and IEP meetings

Mar Vista High School

  • Conducted Cognitive Assessments, Classroom observations, Psycho-Educational Report writing, and Facilitated meetings for initials and transition students. Participated and facilitated in IEP meetings

Rancho Del Rey Middle School

  • Conducted cognitive assessments

Sweetwater High School

  • Conducted ERMHS report from start to finish, rating scales, interviewing parents, students, and teachers. collaborated with Ed specialist and ERMHS therapist

Customer Service Representative

South Bay Family YMCA
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Performed administrative and clerical tasks

Senior Pharmacy Technician

OptumRx
05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Excellent knowledge in pharmacy technician functions, reviewing prescription requests with doctor's offices and insurance companies to ensure correct medications are provided and payment is received. Assisting pharmacists with resend orders, entering overrides for controlled and non-controlled medications that are allowed through the patient's insurance benefits.

Education

Masters Degree & PPS Credential - School Psychology

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2020

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Community Mental Health Programs
  • Behavioral Evaluations
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
  • Crisis Situations
  • Psychological Interventions
  • Highly Organized
  • Communicative
  • Adaptive
  • Knowledge of SEIS and XBASS
  • Strong Written Communication Skills
  • Interpret and apply legal mandates policies and regulations pertaining to special education

Certification

  • NASP PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention and Intervention Workshop 2: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools, 3rd Edition Training - February 2023

Timeline

School Psychologist

South Bay Union School District
07.2023 - Current

School Psychologist Intern

Chula Vista Elementary School District
02.2023 - 06.2023

School Psychologist Intern

Sweetwater Union High School District
07.2022 - 06.2023

Customer Service Representative

South Bay Family YMCA
04.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Pharmacy Technician

OptumRx
05.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

San Diego State University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Southwestern College

Masters Degree & PPS Credential - School Psychology

Brandman University
Alicia Samaniego