Gerard Peytavin
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Work History
School Psychologist
St. Tammany Parish School Board – Covington Louisiana
**/**** – 03/2022
I served on a professional basis to provide psychological services to teachers, students, parents and administration, as well as members of the community. I developed and implemented research based behavioral and academic interventions for students demonstrating behavioral, academic, or social difficulties, or were failing to perform to potential. I served in a leadership capacity on my evaluation team, and was a mentor to incoming school psychologist. I completed comprehensive evaluations in a timely manner in accordance with Louisiana Bulletin 1508 guidelines.
School Psychologist
St. Charles Parish School Board – Luling Louisiana
08/1990 – 06/2000
In addition to the services mentioned above, I participated in the development and implementation of an innovative pre-referral intervention program which successfully reduced the number of students evaluated, labeled and eventually placed into special education. I re-evaluated the parish wide 504 process and established guidelines for assessment and the provision of services.
Substance Abuse / Mental Health Counselor
Terrebonne Parish Substance Abuse / Mental Health – Houma Louisiana
08/1987 – 06/1990
I provided substance abuse assessments and counseling services to adolescent and adult populations. I conducted individual and group therapy with voluntary and court-referred clients. I created and ran a daily intensive in-patient treatment program, as well as consulted for an adolescent program in the school setting.
Sales Associate
Vector Marketing – New Orleans Louisiana
01/1986 – 06/1988
I consistently met all sales goals and objectives and quickly progressed to 50% commission status before pursuing employment in my chosen area of study in School Psychology.
Mental Health Counselor
River Region Psychiatric Hospital – Vacherie Louisiana
08/1996 – 06/1987
I provided psychological counseling services to in-patients on the adolescent and adult units.
Graduate Assistant / Teacher
Nicholls State University – Thibodaux Louisiana
08/1984 – 05/1986
I provided instruction in the areas of Applied Psychology to freshman students at the college level.
Boat Captain
Weber Marine – Burnside Louisiana
08/1978 – 06/1986
Delivered personnel and supplies to ocean going vessels.
Sales Associate / Delivery
Wright’s Furniture
08/1975 – 06/1978
I was responsible for the sale and delivery of furniture and home appliances.
EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree in Psychology (Minor degree in Government)
Nicholls state University – Thibodaux Louisiana
08/1978 – 05/1984
Specialist Graduate Degree in School Psychology (72 Hours)
Nicholls State University – Thibodaux Louisiana
01/1986 – 05/1990