Mykisha Smith
Palmdale
Summary
I am an organized and enthusiastic worker with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent services for a wide variety of students with diverse needs. I would categorize myself as highly experienced in all elements as a school psychologist and successful in working as part of a team. I am skilled in prioritizing the needs of my students as well as my duties as a school psychologist within high-stress environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Ilead Charter School
08.2020 - Current
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- 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.
- Facilitated group/individual counseling.
- Developed extracurricular social groups to support and influence social development.
School Psychologist Intern
Palmdale High School (Antelope Valley Union High School Dis
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding 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).
- Observed students in classroom and free time environments.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Conducted social groups for students with high Functioning autism.
Practicum Trainee
West Park Elementary School
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
ABA Therapist
Card
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Developed goal-oriented and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Childhood And Adolescent Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ2016
High School Diploma -
Antelope Valley High School
Lancaster, CA2010
Skills
- Individual/Group Counseling
- Well Experienced With Crisis Intervention
- Certified IEP Facilitator
- Efficient Organizational Skills
- Comprehensive Report Writing
- High Caseload Management
- Elementary, Middle and High School Setting Experience
- Virtual Assessment Experience
- Virtual Counseling Experience
Timeline
School Psychologist
Ilead Charter School
08.2020 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Palmdale High School (Antelope Valley Union High School Dis
08.2018 - 06.2020
Practicum Trainee
West Park Elementary School
10.2017 - 08.2018
ABA Therapist
Card
06.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Childhood And Adolescent Psychology
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Antelope Valley High School
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