Yolanda Turner

***** *. ********* ******, *******, California 90247

Cell: 424-***-***** - Email: ad0qhy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am a determined person who is reliable, dedicated, present, and o- time. I will provide trustworthy, efficient, and loyal commitment as an employee.

EDUCATION

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Present Psy.D. Applied Clinical Psychology Candidate

National University-Los Angeles, CA 2014

M.S. in School Psychologist

Thesis: “A Case Study Investigation of Behavior Referrals & Consequences in a Middle School” University of Phoenix- Gardena, CA 2010

B.S. in Psychology

Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS)

RESEARCH INTEREST

“Does Perceived Danger Predict the Level of Preparedness for a Major Catastrophe?” PRACTICUM June 2019-June 2020

The Midnight Mission (Los Angeles)

Provided individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach to individual’s in the Midnight Mission’s program.

Performed psychological assessments, intakes, and appropriate referrals to resources available to individual’s.

Worked closely with staff as support for various programs within the facility.

Provided feedback to mentor’s, advocates, upper-management, and psychiatrist’s to support client’s mental and physical well-being.

Performed other related tasks that are a part of the agency’s operation In-Home Support Services-Los Angeles, California January 2019-Open In-Home Support Provider

Assist people who are unable to complete basic tasks, such as the elderly, the mentally ill or those with disabilities.

Administer medications, help clients complete personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, eating or grooming.

Follow the patient’s prescribed healthcare plan.

Provide emotional support.

Stepping Stone Group - My Therapy Company September 2017-July 2018 School Psychology-Los Angeles Unified School District-(Contracted)

Designate in-Service Counsel to students as required by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), attend IEP meetings, documented student services in the Welligent Integration System, aided teachers, assisted in developing student academic plans, assisted with supervision.

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The Aptus Group April 2016- September 2017

School Psychology

Evaluated students' educational progress and wrote psychological reports utilizing a variety of standardized and predictive test instruments to assess students’ cognitive ability, social-emotional development, adaptive behavior, language development, academic achievement, learning potential, and social needs.

Reviewed student records, organized information to determine appropriate assessment batteries.

Counseled students, parents, and agency staff regarding students' problematic behaviors and ways to manage them.

Assisted parents and staff in understanding students’ needs, growth, development, and potential.

Acted as a liaison and coordinated information, data, and findings from other agencies and school districts. Provided accurate information leading to a recommendation for the IEP team. Acted as a case carrier when appropriate.

Scheduled monthly IEP’s, established assessment plans, coordinated with other staff. Los Angeles Unified School District - Mann MS April 2006-April 2016 School Administrative Assistant

Performed administrative support for principal and school administrators.

Reviewed communications, bulletins, reports, and other items.

Obtained information from a variety of sources and advised school administrators on office procedures.

Answered or referred inquiries, contacted administrative offices and public service agencies, interpreted District and school policies.

Supervised clerical activities of the school.

Assisted students with daily needs (e.g., behavioral support in offices, nursing care, and student mentoring).

Assisted with school budget.

SKILL SUMMARY

Utilized and supervised the use of applications software to conduct school business. Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, MS Vista, MS PowerPoint, MS Access and Google Apps. Experienced with Welligent, MyData, Student Integrated Services (SIS), Integrated Student Information System (ISIS), Selpa Information Records and Analysis Support System (SIRAS) databases and Special Education Information System (SEIS).

AWARDS Year 2008- & Year 2009

Principal’s Choice Award (For Unselfish Giving Beyond the Call of Duty) HOBBIES

Tennis, swimming, basketball, sewing, baking, collecting antique furniture. MEMBERSHIPS

American Psychological Association (APA)

Los Angeles School Psychologist Member (LAASP)

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REFERENCES

Anthony Honore, Supervisor - The Aptus Group 562-***-**** Nicole Corin, Coordinator - My Therapy Company 310-***-**** Christine Pacheco, HR - My Therapy Company 866-***-**** Orlando M. Johnson, Principal - LAUSD 323-***-**** Arvin Garcia, School Psychologist Specialist - LAUSD 213-***-****

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