School Assistant
Resume:
KRISTEN K BUNKER M URDOCK
**** ********* ********* ****** *****, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 858-***-**** *************@*****.***
E DUCATION
Alliant International University- California School of Professional Psychology (APA Accredited)
Doctorate of Psychology Expected 2014
Dissertation: Assessing the Relationship between Mindfulness, Attention Problems, and Parent
Child Relationships in Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Alliant International University- California School of Professional Psychology (APA Accredited)
Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology 2011
Specialized Courses in: Biofeedback, Neuropsychology, Dea th, Grief, and Dying, Pediatric
Psychology, Child Psychotherapy, Family Systems Psychotherapy, Family Violence, Working with
Refugees, Group Psychotherapy, and Developmental Psychopathology
Alliant International University- Graduate School of Education
Masters of Arts in Education - School Psychology 2007
University of Utah
Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Sociology 2004, 2001
C LINICAL E XPERIENCE
Mélange Health Solutions, Charlotte NC
Clinical Psychology Internship December 2013 – Present
Provide individual, family, and couples psychotherapy using techniques and interventions based on Cognitiv e Behavior Therapy,
Mindfulness Based Interventions, Family Systems Therapy, Expressive Arts and Play therapy, Psychodynamic Theory and Motivational
Interviewing.
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and full psychological evaluations including cognitiv e, academic, processing, personality, and
behavior assessments to determine classification based on DSM-IV-TR and DSM -5 diagnoses.
Facilitate a parent education support group for parents of chil dren with Attention Deficit Hyperactivi ty Disorder
Learning Development Services and High Tech High Charter Schools, San Diego, CA
Licensed Psychological Assistant/School P sychologist September 2008 – Present
Collaborate with a clinical psychologist to conduct psycho-educational assessments including: cognitive, processing, and behavioral
assessments which determine eligibility for special education services for struggling students in the charter school system a ccording to
state and federal laws
Prepare and interpret assessment findings in a cohesive psycho-educational report and provide interventions and recommendations for at
risk students
Facilitate child education and counseling groups regarding various areas of psycho -social development including building friendship skills,
anger management, communication and problem solving, teasing and bullying, understanding learning differences and ADHD, and
understanding emotions
Jewish Family Services, Infant Preschool Mental Health- San Diego, CA
Clinical Psychology Internship September 2010-July 2011
Facilitated general and advanced parent education groups for individuals referred from community and health clinics
Provided in-home individualized support to parents a nd children using principles of positive parenting, and behavioral analysis
Analyzed assessment screening instruments to determine need for social - emotional, cognitive, or developmental intervention
Interpreted and analyzed data regarding early intervention screening instruments and parent/teacher rater consistency, and pr ovided
recommendations, goals, and activities using developmental considerations from assessment data
University of California San Diego- Moore’s Cancer Center and Pain Clinic, San Diego, CA
Clinical Psychology Practicum -III July 2009 – June 2010
Provided individual and couple psychotherapy using techniques and interven tions based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness -
Based Stress Reduction, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy
Co-facilitated patient education support groups for lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and melanoma patients and caregivers
Conducted psychological consultations to determine recommendations for chronic pain patients
K RISTEN K BUNKER MUR DOCK P AGE 2
Poway Unified School District- San Diego, CA
School Psychology Internship August 2007 – June 2008
Conducted psycho-educational assessments inclu ding: cognitive, behavioral, and processing assessments to determine eligibility for special
education services for struggling students according to state and federal laws
Prepared and interpreted assessment findings in a cohesive psycho-educational report with interventions and recommendations for
services
Provided designated counseling services for students receiving special education services
San Diego Unified School District – Transition R esources Program, San Diego, CA
Rehabilitation Specialist November 2005- August 2007
Facilitated independent living skills by teaching job readiness, resume development, and interviewing skills for students ages 18 -22 with an
Individualized Education Plan
Participated in Person Centered Planning to identify student’s individual strengths and to develop plans based on their inte rest, as well as
linked students with community resources including mental health services and housing
The Children’s Center – Salt Lake City, UT
Lead Facilitator of Day Treatment June 2001-May 2005
Planed age appropriate curriculum and activities for pre-school age children with emotional and/or behavioral problems
Assisted clinical supervisor in developing and implementing behavior plans
Supervised co-staff and up to five volunteers in a day treatment class
The University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute – Salt Lake City, UT
Psychiatric Technician September 2002 – M ay 2005
Maintained a therapeutic environment for individuals with emotional and/or behavioral disorders
Implemented behavior modification plans
Facilitated age appropriate counseling groups and activities regarding life and coping skills and recorded patient progress
P ROFESSIONAL CERTIFI CATIONS AND LICENSES
Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychologist, California State Department of Education
School Psychology Credential, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
School Psychology Credential- Pending, South Carolina Department of Education
Licensed Psychological Assistant- License # PSB 33837, California Board of Psychology
Licensed Psychological Associate - Pending, North Carolina Board of Psychology
T EACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Alliant International University- CSPP
Course: Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior 2009-2013
Teaching Assistant, Alliant International University- CSPP
Course: Intellectual Assessment 2008
M EMBERSHIPS
American Psychological Association
National Association of School Psychologists
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
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