Shelby Sperry Amador
Escalon,CA
Summary
I am deeply committed to fostering students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. I aspire to enhance a positive school environment by leveraging my expertise in psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation to facilitate student success. My experience with diverse populations, combined with a steadfast dedication to evidence-based practices, positions me as a highly qualified candidate for this role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Ceres Unified School District
Ceres, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted psychological assessments to identify student needs and develop tailored support plans.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective interventions for academic and behavioral challenges.
- Provided counseling services to students, fostering emotional well-being and resilience.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Advocated for equitable access to educational opportunities by assessing potential accommodations or modifications required for diverse learners within the general education curriculum.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators, and community resources.
- Enhanced school climate by developing and implementing prevention programs focused on positive behavior support.
- Fostered positive behavioral changes in students, implementing behavior modification techniques and social skills training.
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols, ensuring swift responses to student emergencies and safeguarding wellbeing.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
School Psychologist Intern
Ceres Unified School District
Ceres, CA
08.2024 - 06.2025
- 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).
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments to collect data for a multidisciplinary report or gathering data for a Behavior Response Plan or Behavior Intervention Plan.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students and their potential needs under the areas of academics, behavior or social-emotional.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources at the school wide level.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues to better support the student within the school setting.
- Selected, administered and scored assessments that were conducted on students during the evaluation process.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance. Conversely, working well on an individual bases as well.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Ceres Unified School District
Ceres, CA
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- 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.
School Psychology Practicum Student
Stanislaus County Office Of Education
Modesto, CA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Conducted observations of students and interviewed parents in order to have a more comprehensive eligibility evaluation.
- Observed IEP meetings
School-Based Counselor
Valley Community Counseling Services
Manteca, CA
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Facilitated social skills, anger management, and suspension intervention groups for children (K-8).
- Provided individual therapy for children (K-8).
- Assessed children to refer for outside services as well as parents.
- Worked with teachers and administrators to help better serve a child's need.
- Co-facilitated risk assessments with administrators.
School Based Counselor
Valley Community Counseling Services
Manteca, USA
08.2012 - 11.2016
- Facilitate social skills, anger management and suspension intervention groups for children (K-8)
- Provide individual therapy for children (K-8)
- Assess children to refer for outside services, as well as parents
- Work with teachers and administrators to help better serve a child’s need
Therapist Trainee
Parents United of Stanislaus County
Modesto, USA
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Co-facilitate a group of offenders, teen girls and AMAC (adults molested as children)
- Treat offenders on an individual bases
- Do Non-Directive Play Therapy with children
Teller
MOCSE Central Valley Federal Credit Union
Modesto, USA
05.2004 - 04.2011
- Made wire transfers
- Sold and redeemed savings bonds, issued money orders, cashier checks and travelers checks
- Open certificate of deposits and IRA accounts
- Received and forwarded tax transactions for commercial accounts
- Set up allocation to member’s various accounts
- Balanced the vault receipts and night deposits
- Handled counter transactions for members including deposits, withdrawals, transfers and loan payments
- Pulled ATM deposits
- Assisted members with monthly statements
File Clerk
MOCSE Central Valley Federal Credit Union
Modesto, USA
03.2002 - 04.2004
- Pulled files for the use of co-workers, filed loose documents, scanned signature cards and inputted member information for data base filing
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo, CA05-2025
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Brandman University
Roseville, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chapman University
Modesto, CA05.2008
Skills
- IEP development
- Cognitive assessment
- Group counseling
- Individual counseling
- Social-emotional learning
- Incident response
- Academic intervention
- Behavior modification
- Presentations
- Data Collection
- Time Management/Organizational Skills
- Thorough with attention to detail
References
Professional references are available upon request
Community Services
- Sund/Carrington Foundation: Answered phones, Created various Word documents, Organized files and incoming correspondence
- Relay for Life: Assisted with organization of MOCSE’s participation including collection of pledges, booth construction, and employee scheduling, Sold arm bands
Timeline
School Psychologist
Ceres Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
School Psychologist Intern
Ceres Unified School District
08.2024 - 06.2025
School Psychology Practicum Student
Ceres Unified School District
11.2023 - 06.2024
School Psychology Practicum Student
Stanislaus County Office Of Education
08.2023 - 12.2023
School-Based Counselor
Valley Community Counseling Services
02.2020 - 01.2023
School Based Counselor
Valley Community Counseling Services
08.2012 - 11.2016
Therapist Trainee
Parents United of Stanislaus County
01.2012 - 03.2014
Teller
MOCSE Central Valley Federal Credit Union
05.2004 - 04.2011
File Clerk
MOCSE Central Valley Federal Credit Union
03.2002 - 04.2004
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Massachusetts Global
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Brandman University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chapman University