Andrew M. Palumbo
San Diego, CA 92128
Cell: 858-***-****
Email: *****************@*****.***
Professional Profile
Over 12 years of adult education at the California Private Post-Secondary level and nearly five years (7000 hours) in the elementary, middle school, and high school education helping students through researched-based interventions, behavior analysis, and assessments. Experienced in psycho-educational assessment and interventions, consultations, IEP facilitation, functional behavior assessment, behavior intervention plan, special circumstances instructional assistance, student success teams, individual and small group counseling. I hold a Pupil Personnel Services Program (PPSP) Credential issued by the state of California that approves individual and group psychological counseling in a variety of situations. In addition, I hold a 30-Day Substitute Permit issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing/Counseling. I have extensive training in Applied Behavior Analyst, Educational Psychology (MS), and a BS in Psychology. My forte is in counseling with practice in CBT, DBT counseling. In addition, I am currently a candidate for a MS in Addiction Counseling (October of 2022) and registered with California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP). Education
• Grand Canyon University – Phoenix, AZ
o *Masters in Counseling: Addiction (2022, October)
• National University – La Jolla, CA
o Masters of Science in School Psychology (2018)
• University of Phoenix, San Diego, CA
o Bachelors of Science in Psychology (2014)
• University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
o Certified Paralegal from USD Law School (2007-2008) Credential
o National University – La Jolla, CA
o Pupil Personnel Services Credential with emphasis in School Psychology (specialty in individual and small group counseling). o Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
Honors
• American Psychological Association – active member
• The National Society of Leadership – University of Phoenix
• GPA of 3.97 Honors in Master of Science in Addiction Counseling; GPA of 3.81 Honors in Educational Psychology.
Skill Summary
o Applied Behavior Analysis Counseling (individual/small group) o Classroom management Data-based decisions
o Student Study Team (SST) IEP/504 formulation
o Psycho-Educational Assessment Functional Behavior Assessment o Behavior Invention Plan Social Skills Development o Comprehensive Report Writing Threat/Suicide Assessment o Special circumstances instructional assistance Curriculum Design o Instructional/teaching methods Addiction/Psychopharmaceutical Professional Experience
Certified Paralegal in San Diego, California (2008 – 2010) School Psychologist Internship (2017 – 2020)
Escondido High School: 2019 - 2022
Valley High School: 2019 - 2022
San Pasqual High School: 8/2017 – 5/2022
Oak Valley Middle School: 5/2017 – 1/2018
Westwood Elementary School: 3/2018 – 4/2018
Del Lago Academy: 2018 - 2020
Chaparral Elementary: 3/2020 – 5/2020
Counseling/Substitute Teacher: 8/30/2020 to Current in EUHSD o Functional behavior assessments Behavior intervention plans o Counseling individual/small group Facilitate IEPs o Special circumstances instructional assistance Complete Triennial reports o Consultation with parents, teachers Psycho-educational testing o Implement social skill modules Conduct data collection plans o Student interviews Classroom observations
o Attend/participate SST meetings Conduct SPED team meetings Training Seminars
o PREPaRE – Crisis Intervention & Recovery (2nd Ed.): The Roles of the School-Based Mental Health Professional by San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego CA
(July of 2017)
o Counseling Strategies (Poway Unified School District Office, August of 2018) o Legal Defense for School Districts in California (Poway Unified School District, September 2019.
References
Xochitl Gonzalez – Counselor – Escondido High School – 1535 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 760-***-****
Marybelle Esteban – Counselor – Escondido High School – 1535 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 760-***-****
Yvonne Guel – Counselor – Escondido High School – 1535 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 760-***-****
Scott Addleson – School Psychologist – San Pasqual High School: 3300 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 760-***-****
Yvette Acosta – Escondido High School – Ed. Psychologist – 1535 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 760-***-****
Lisa Sharp – School Psychologist and Behavior Specialist: Escondido High School, Escondido, CA 92026 760-***-**** or 520-***-****
Penny Duarte – School Psychologist: Poway Unified School District (Lead Psychologist practicing at Chaparral Elementary School) 17250 Tannin Drive, Poway, CA 92064 (858) 485- 0042