Jessica Medrano
San Mateo
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate school psychologist with 6 years of experience in providing mental health support and counseling services to students. Proficient in conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with educators and parents to promote student well-being and academic success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Redwood City School District
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to address students' emotional, social, and behavioral concerns.
- Administered psychological assessments to evaluate students' cognitive abilities, emotional functioning, and academic performance.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement intervention plans to support students' academic and social-emotional development.
- Provided crisis intervention and support services to students in need.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and interventions.
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify students' learning disabilities, developmental delays, and other special needs.
- Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) in collaboration with educators and parents.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss students' progress and coordinate services.
School Psychologist Intern
Tehachapi Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Serviced preschool, elementary, and secondary grade students within the general education and special education setting.
- Contributed as a member of MTSS, SST (Pre-referral process), and SEL Teams.
- Conducted threat and suicide risk assessments, including creating safety plans, communicating with parents, and linking students to community agencies for additional support.
- Implemented Cognitive Behavior Therapy in a small group setting to mitigate symptoms of student anxiety.
- Monitored and analyzed data for BIP, case studies, and action research.
- Pursued professional development opportunities, including attending county trainings for Continuum of Behavior Intervention and Supports (COBIS), Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), Dyslexia Overview, and Odds and Ends of the IEP Process.
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA12.2016
Skills
- Psychoeducational Evaluations
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Behavior Intervention Plan
- Manifest Determination
- Legal Counsel Cases
- Crisis Team
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports
- Student Study Team
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Ind & Group Counseling
- Substitute Teaching
- Foster Youth
References
- Dr. Eddy McLachlan, RCSD Assistant Director of Special Education, emclachlan@rcsdk8.net (760) 898-8845
- Victoria Redick, RCSD School Psychologist, tredick@rcsdk8.net (661) 859-9819
- Jorge Mendoza, RCSD School Psychologist, jmendoza@rcsdk8.net (909) 434-4284
Timeline
School Psychologist
Redwood City School District
08.2023 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Tehachapi Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Science - School Psychology
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University - Bakersfield
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