Hardworking, dedicated, and enthusiastic school psychologist skilled in providing behavioral and social-emotional support to students, faculty, and families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District
2023.08 - Current
Independently administered psychoeducational assessments in the areas of Cognition, Academics, Social Emotional (including Emotional Disturbance), Adaptive, and Autism; performed crisis counseling; conducted threat assessments; conducted functional behavioral analyses and behavior intervention plans; supported students within the classroom; collaborated with the general and special education teams to support K-12 students.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District
2023.01 - 2023.06
Worked with school psychologist on initial and triennial assessments; conducted comprehensive cumulative reviews; observed students; assisted with student counseling; attended Manifestation Determination meetings; presented results at IEP meetings.
Instructional Assistant
Temecula Valley Unified School District
2021.08 - 2023.02
Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills; supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance; documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Special Education Instructional Aide Volunteer
Riverside County Office of Education
2012.08 - 2021.07
Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders, enforced rules, and support lead teacher; used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
National University
06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of San Diego
05.2021
Skills
Classroom inclusion/support
Behavior Intervention
IEP Adherence
Activity monitoring
Student learning support
Data Analysis and Reporting
References
Cari Geiss, School Psychologist YCJUSD, (909) 567-5061, cari_geiss@ycjusd.us
Frank Tucci, Principal YCJUSD, (909) 255-6226, frank_tucci@ycjusd.us
Amy Lillestrand, Dean of Students, (760) 458-5488, amy_lillestrand@ycjusd.us
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District
2023.08 - Current
School Psychology Practicum Student
Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District
2023.01 - 2023.06
Instructional Assistant
Temecula Valley Unified School District
2021.08 - 2023.02
Special Education Instructional Aide Volunteer
Riverside County Office of Education
2012.08 - 2021.07
Master of Science - School Psychology
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of San Diego
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