Moran Bardugo
San Diego,CA
Summary
Licensed School Psychologist (Israel) with over a decade of experience in educational and clinical settings. Skilled in mental health assessment, trauma-informed care, and individualized support for children, adolescents, and families. Experienced in early childhood education and in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Trained in EMDR and executive function coaching. Fluent in English and Hebrew. Currently eligible to work in the U.S. Open to clinical, educational, or community-based roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Educational Psychological Service
11.2019 - 08.2024
- Provided counseling and crisis support for K-12 students with emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges.
- Conducted psychological assessments to inform IEPs and tailored interventions.
- Collaborated with families, educators, and community professionals to coordinate care.
- Facilitated small group therapy focused on emotional regulation and resilience.
- Supported students through trauma, grief, and mental health crises; reported cases of neglect/abuse as necessary.
- Responsible for a large elementary school of approximately 600 students and five preschool kindergartens.
Writer of Psychoeducational Content in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL.IL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed evidence-based SEL materials aimed at promoting student well-being and social-emotional skills
- Collaborated with national educational body to distribute resources used across schools
- Adapted content from U.S.-based CASEL framework to align with Israeli educational and cultural contexts.
Executive Function Coach for Special Education Students
Israel Ministry of Education
11.2013 - 08.2017
- Founded and led pioneering project within Israeli Ministry of Education to support students with executive function challenges; program has since been adopted and recognized nationally.
- Delivered weekly coaching sessions for middle school students with ADHD and learning disabilities in group setting
- Focused on time management, goal setting, and social skills development
Skills
- Mental Health Assessment & Counseling
- EMDR (Basic Training Completed)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Case Management & Crisis Intervention
- ADHD & Executive Function Coaching
- Psychoeducational Program Development
- Bilingual Support (English & Hebrew)
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cultural Competency (Jewish & Diverse Communities)
- Group Facilitation & SEL Workshops
Certification
- B.A. Psychology & Education, Open University, Israel (2018) – Equivalent to U.S. bachelor's in Psychology & Education
- M.A. Early Childhood Special Education, Center for Academic Studies, Israel (2018) – Comparable to U.S. master's in Special Education
- M.A. Social Psychology, Reichman University, Israel (2020) – Comparable to U.S. master's in Social Psychology
- Complementary Studies in Educational Psychology, Hebrew University (2021)
- Diploma in Basic Training in EMDR, EMDR Institute, CA (2023)
- Certified ADHD Coach, Bar-Ilan University
- Executive Coach, Open University
- Teaching Credential, David Yellin College – Recognized Israeli teaching certificate
- Mindfulness Training, Attention Institute, Tel Aviv
Additional Information
- Languages: English (Fluent), Hebrew (Native)
- Driver’s License: Valid CA license
- Work Authorization: Eligible to work in the US
- Background Clearance: Willing to undergo and pass required checks
Timeline
School Psychologist
Educational Psychological Service
11.2019 - 08.2024
Writer of Psychoeducational Content in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL.IL
01.2019 - 01.2020
Executive Function Coach for Special Education Students
Israel Ministry of Education
11.2013 - 08.2017
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