Cristian Garcia Lopez
Santa Ana Unified School District
Norwalk
8
years of professional experience
Experienced with psychological assessments and intervention strategies tailored to student needs. Utilizes collaborative approaches with educators and families to foster supportive learning environments. Strong understanding of crisis management and counseling techniques, ensuring comprehensive student support.
Work History
School Psychologist
2 Years 11 Months- Conducted psychological assessments to identify student needs and inform intervention strategies.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with educators and parents.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution support for students experiencing emotional distress.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff on mental health awareness and support strategies.
- Developed and supported the implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to address maladaptive student behaviors, including aggression, elopement, and noncompliance.
- Provided Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) counseling to special education students and facilitated connections between general education students, their families, and external mental health resources.
School Psychologist
2 Years 5 Months- Consulted and collaborated with various school service providers and educators to support the individual needs of students, staff, and families.
- Conducted initial and triennial evaluations across multicultural and linguistically diverse student populations, including but not limited to foster youth and English Language Learners.
- Administered school suicide and threat assessments in collaboration with school safety and threat assessment teams to ensure student safety and support during a crisis.
- Provided DIS counseling caseload of up to fifteen students across two schools.
- Delivered behavioral supports and services by conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), creating Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS), and applying supervision of behavioral supports in the classroom setting.
School Psychologist
1 Year 10 Months- Conduct psychoeducational assessments for students with a variety of disabilities, and led IEP meetings.
- Assessed, reestablished, and reevaluated students’ eligibility for special education services.
- Provided students with social-emotional supports, including DIS and general education counseling.
- Connected students and families to community mental health services and other support services.
- Improved school climate and safety by participating and presenting in after-school workshops to inform students and stakeholders in school and community resources.
Education
Education Specialist Degree - School Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Exceptional consultation and collaboration skills.
Fluent in English and Spanish; skilled in providing services and support across both languages.
Experienced in working with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Well-versed in the ability to effectively respond to crisis and suicide prevention.
Ability to build meaningful and effective relationships with students
families
and staff members.
Timeline
School Psychologist
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
School Psychologist
Hawthorne Middle School/Prairie Vista Middle School
01.2021 - 06.2023Read More
School Psychologist
Gertz Ressler High School/Richard Merkin Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2020Read More
Cerritos College
Associate of Arts from Psychology
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California State University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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California State University
Education Specialist Degree from School Psychology
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