Lauren Lopez
Bakersfield
Summary
Enthusiastic School Psychologist highly effective at assisting teachers and students to make education successful and eager to work with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral and academic needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist on Special Assignment
Greenfield Union School District
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
- Promoted inclusivity within schools by collaborating with administrators to develop policies that foster diversity and cultural competence among staff members.
- Increased parent involvement by hosting workshops and informational events focused on supporting children''s academic success and emotional wellbeing.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Championed inclusion practices by providing training and guidance to general education staff on best practices for working with diverse learners.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Conducted assessments to determine student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Mentored new special education staff members by sharing best practices, resources, and insights gained from years of experience in the field.
School Psychologist
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
School Psychologist Intern
Porterville Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted psychoeducational evaluations at the preschool, elementary, elementary SDC, and high school levels.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Led professional developments for entire staff at the elementary and preschool level on social emotional learning and mental wellness.
- Led mental wellness campaign at the high school level.
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Bakersfield City School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Interacted with other members of team in staff and IEP meetings to discuss student progress and adjust plans to meet changing demands.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
Teacher
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress using illuminate to update and enhance learning plans.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Teacher
Lakeside Union School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05.2015
Skills
- Instructional best practices
- Experience with instructional design
- Data-driven decision making
- Emotional support
- Experience with Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses Model
- Experience with Discrepancy Model
- Experience with Functional Behavioral Assessments and BIPs
- Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish
- Psychological Assessment
- Incident Response
- Mental Health Wellness
- Counseling
Timeline
School Psychologist on Special Assignment
Greenfield Union School District
07.2023 - Current
School Psychologist
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
07.2021 - 06.2023
School Psychologist Intern
Porterville Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Bakersfield City School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Teacher
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
Teacher
Lakeside Union School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Bakersfield
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