Isela Banuelos
Rialto
Summary
Aspiring school psychologist currently completing the second year of practicum in a comprehensive school psychology program at the University of La Verne. Strongly support utilizing a holistic approach to support students, emphasizing the importance of viewing students as individuals and addressing their academic, emotional, and social needs. Passionate about advocating for inclusivity and collaborating closely with school personnel, parents, and community resources to ensure a well-rounded approach to student well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
Mountain View School District
09.2024 - Current
- Assist in writing comprehensive reports based on assessment results, summarizing findings and recommending intervention strategies
- Observe students in structured and unstructured settings, to provide input for individualized interventions
- Attend IEP meetings, collaborate with teachers, and support staff to discuss student progress and develop appropriate learning plans
- Exposed to new assessment tools, and became comfortable determining which assessments are appropriate to utilize based on students suspected or current area of eligibility
- Administer the NNAT, MVPT, CTOPP, BERRY VMI, and TAPS-4 under supervision. Responsible for scoring protocols afterwards
Substitute Teacher
Mountain View School District
09.2023 - Current
- Manage classrooms and execute pre-made lesson plans across a range of subjects and grade levels
- Collaborate with permanent classroom teachers to ensure continuity in lesson delivery and classroom expectations
- Foster a positive classroom environment, by addressing behavioral issues and providing support to all students
Shift Lead
Yogurt Land
01.2019 - Current
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, by conducting regular checks and maintaining cleanliness standards
- Assist with training and developing newly hired workers
- Manage daily operations and resolve customer concerns to ensure efficient service and maximize satisfaction
Practicum Student
Baldwin Park Unified School District
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Discussed student progressions, received guidance on best practices, and ethical decision making
- Observed and participated in individual and group counseling
- Participated in numerous IEP's (DNQ, Initial, Triennials, Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability etc.)
- Conducted structured and unstructured observations
Education
Master’s degree - School Psychology
University of La Verne
06-2026
Bachelor’s degree - Psychology
University of California, Riverside
06.2022
Associate’s degree - Psychology
San Bernardino Valley College
12.2020
Skills
- Enforce school policies
- Knowledge of developmental stages of children
- Fast learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Collect, analyze and interpret data
- Multicultural competence
Professional Development
CASP Convention
California Association of School Psychologist, Palm Springs
2024
Symposiums
La Verne School Psychology Department, Bakersfield and La Verne
2024
Timeline
Practicum Student
Mountain View School District
09.2024 - Current
Practicum Student
Baldwin Park Unified School District
09.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Mountain View School District
09.2023 - Current
Shift Lead
Yogurt Land
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor’s degree - Psychology
University of California, Riverside
Associate’s degree - Psychology
San Bernardino Valley College
Master’s degree - School Psychology
University of La Verne
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