Shakirah Johnson
Foster City
Summary
Dynamic School Psychologist with extensive experience at San Mateo-Foster City School District, specializing in psychoeducational evaluations and crisis intervention. Proven ability to implement Multi-tiered Systems of Support and foster social-emotional learning. Adept at collaborating with parents and community agencies, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills to enhance student success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
San Mateo-Foster City School District
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted psychoeducational evaluations for students in K-5th grade.
- Conducted individual counseling (ERMHS) with students who demonstrated concerns surrounding social-emotional learning, behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, social skills deficits, and anger management.
- Consulted with parents to assist in understanding learning and the adjustment process of how to best support their child at home.
- Implemented Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS).
- Introduced various classroom management strategies to teachers on campus to help foster a learning environment that promotes success and opportunities for continued engagement.
- Served as a liaison between school and community agencies to evaluate resources available to the school and to use community resources.
Instructional Assistant
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Help facilitate a learning environment for grades K-6.
- Promote and implement social and emotional learning for students.
- Tutored a small group of students in a classroom setting.
- Direct group activities and assist in monitoring student academic and behavioral progress.
- Participated in meetings and in-service training as assigned.
School Psychologist Intern
Montebello Unified School District
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted psychoeducational evaluations for students in K-8th grade.
- Conducted individual counseling with students who showed concerns surrounding social-emotional learning, behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, social skills deficits, and anger management.
- Lead the implementation of crisis intervention and counseling for students exhibiting self-injurious behavior.
- Solid foundation in Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS).
Instructional Aide
Garden Grove Unified School District
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided support to the teacher to ensure a rich and safe learning environment.
- Collected data on high-profile students and helped with Individualized Educational Plans (IEP).
- Graded homework.
- Conducted small group instruction for students in classroom.
- Assisted with maladaptive behaviors.
- Assisted with toileting, feeding and dressing of students.
Education
Master of Art - Education, PPS Credential in School Psychology
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise & Wellness
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona05.2016
Skills
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Individual counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Multi-tiered support
- Behavioral interventions
- Social-emotional learning
- Data collection
- Student assessment
- Parent consultation
- Classroom management
- Collaboration with agencies
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Positive behavior supports
- Behavioral assessment
- Behavior modification
- Autism spectrum support
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Response to intervention
- Individualized education plans
- Multicultural competence
- Trauma-informed practices
- Response to intervention training
- Conflict mediation
- Emotional support
- Evidence-based practices
- Mental health awareness
- Restorative justice practices
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Individualized education programs
- Compassionate
- Mental health assessments
Leadership And Professional Development
- 2022 NASP Convention proposal reviewer, 07/21
- Volunteer - United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County, Irvine, CA, 01/18 - 06/18
Timeline
School Psychologist
San Mateo-Foster City School District
07.2023 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Montebello Unified School District
03.2022 - 03.2023
Instructional Assistant
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
10.2018 - 06.2023
Instructional Aide
Garden Grove Unified School District
04.2017 - 09.2018
Master of Art - Education, PPS Credential in School Psychology
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise & Wellness
Arizona State University
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