Daphne Mendoza
Bakersfield
Summary
Passionate school psychology practicum student eager to engage in professional growth and development. Committed to enhancing student well-being, promoting equity, and collaborating with students, families, and school communities to foster positive learning environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychology Practicum Student III & IV
Tehachapi Unified School District
Tehachapi
11.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify student learning needs and challenges.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Observed classroom behavior to support positive learning environments and interventions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate services for students in need.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to enhance student mental health and well-being.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress.
- Monitored students' academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
School Psychology Practicum Student I & II
Edison School District
Bakersfield
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Shadowed school psychologist at the elementary and preschool level to accrue 200 hours of practicum as a first-year, school psychology student.
- Attended IEPs.
- Observed students (structured and unstructured settings).
- Engaged with school personnel and staff.
- Learned about essential duties of a SP within the school setting.
- Read reports.
- Observed the administration of assessments.
- Input scores into online programs and hand score protocols
- Shared knowledge about the field, ethics, and standards of school psychology.
Literacy Director
BUILD Literacy
Berkeley
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Mentored scholars, Kinder through fifth grade students, by reading grade-level books.
- Organized team meetings with other members alongside Co-Director.
- Attended director meetings held by BUILD Literacy Supervisors
- Met with site supervisor and co-director to coordinate trainings for mentors.
- Held site interviews for incoming mentors into the program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2024
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Student assessments
- Behavioral observation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based interventions
- Consultation skills
- Decision making
- Data analysis
- Organizational development
- Report writing
- Assessment scoring
- Mental health awareness
- Active listening
- Ethical decision-making
- Special education services
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
School Psychology Practicum Student III & IV
Tehachapi Unified School District
11.2025 - Current
School Psychology Practicum Student I & II
Edison School District
01.2025 - 05.2025
Literacy Director
BUILD Literacy
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Berkeley