Maria F. Gent, MA Multi-Lingual School Psychologist

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Education

Marist College MA, 2002

School Psychology Certificate

Mental Health Counseling

Nova Southeastern University BS 1999

Major: Psychology

Minors: Forensic Psychology /Substance Abuse and Criminology

License, Certification, Professional Organizations

Washington License School Psychologist # 558879C

Mental Health Counselor Associate License # MC60951404

TeleMental Health Training Certificate (THTC)

National Association of School Psychologists

School Psychology Praxis- Pass

Language Proficiencies

English Spanish Portuguese French

Professional Experience.

08/20 06/21 Summer School District/CloverPark School District/ Seattle School district 11/2019- 06/20. Works with students K-8 in three schools

Leads multidisciplinary team meetings

Ensures program compliance to all federal and state regulations and guidelines

Coordinates referral, evaluation and re-evaluation process for special education

Evaluates student to determine eligibility or continued eligibility for special education and related services in the areas of cognitive function, social/emotional, development, adaptive functioning, academic performance in the areas of reading, math, written language and knowledge

Provides case management, consultation and/or direct services for students with social, emotional and behavioral problems.

Facilitates initial IEP meetings

Develops Behavior Interventions, consults with and supports team to provide a consistent program for student

Acts as liaison between administrators, educators, parents and community service providers.

Observes student behavior in the classroom and other environments for purposes of evaluation and intervention.

North Kitsap School District- School Psychologist.

Works with students K-8 in three schools

Leads multidisciplinary team meetings

Ensures program compliance to all federal and state regulations and guidelines

Coordinates referral, evaluation and re-evaluation process for special education

Evaluates student to determine eligibility or continued eligibility for special education and related services in the areas of cognitive function, social/emotional, development, adaptive functioning, academic performance in the areas of reading, math, written language and knowledge

Provides case management, consultation and/or direct services for students with social, emotional and behavioral problems.

Facilitates initial IEP meetings

Develops Behavior Interventions, consults with and supports team to provide a consistent program for student

Acts as liaison between administrators, educators, parents and community service providers.

Observes student behavior in the classroom and other environments for purposes of evaluation and intervention.

4/2019- 6/2019

Port Angeles School District- School Psychologist

Assigned to three elementary schools

Evaluated students utilizing various assessments including but not limited to: the W-J IV, WISC-V, DAS-II, ADOS -2, ABAS-3, KABC-II, BDI-2 NU, DAYC-2, BASC-3).

Conducted eligibility determination meetings, developed IEPs, helped parents, teachers, educational support personnel and related service therapists with the implementation of students’ interventions, modifications and behavioral supports in order for the student to successfully meet the goals outlined in the IEP.

9/2002-12/2018

Kitsap Foot and Ankle Clinic, Bremerton, WA

Patient Counselor, Surgical Coordinator and Office Administrator

Developed system to support patient’s concerns

Counseled patients prior to surgery and supported during recovery and physical therapy

Worked closely with accountant in reference to employees and accounts receivables and payables

Utilizing leadership and strong communication skills, managed office, revised filing system, trained new employees on all office procedures including surgeries, and helped each employee grow professionally

Implemented Electrical Medical Records System

7/2003-7/2010

Kitsap Treatment Counseling-Private Practice, Bremerton, WA

Registered Counselor 7/2003-7/2010

Provided individual and group counseling for clients with different life stressors

Administered psychological assessments to children and young adults

Assessed for purpose of identification of social adjustment.

Provided life coaching to clients for planning their life goals to overcome challenges.

5/2001-7/2002

Devereux Foundation, Red Hook, NY

Clinician for Day Students

Provided counseling to adolescents who were dually diagnosed with developmental/mental health

Participated in treatment plan meetings

Developed social skills goals

Provided consultation to teachers to support the students’ strengths Developed intervention plans to address behaviors that were interfering with success.

1/1997-6/2000

Charlie Program, Miami, FL

Respite Care Provider

Provided respite care for adolescents who were placed in foster home care

Supported the adolescents with gaining appropriate social skills to help meet success in school and work.

1/1997-6/2000

Guardian ad Litem, Miami, FL

Represented children's welfare in court working in conjunction with attorneys, social workers, psychologists and staff assigned to each child's case.

Protected the rights of the child through acting as an advocate for their best interests. Made independent recommendations to the court for the individual needs of each child.

5/1994-11/1996

Wildwood Program, Albany, NY

Health Care Aid

Provided person-centered and goal-focused support for individuals with developmental disabilities in a young adult At-Home Residential Rehabilitation Program.

Volunteer Work

International:

Chamonix-France -Home Health Care Aid

Cared for elderly with severe physical disabilities

Alajuela-Costa Rica- Cared for an elderly couple-Provided assisted living support

Rio de Janeiro- Read books and recorded readings for the legally blind

Rio de Janeiro- Orphanage -Provided weekly recreational activities for girls who were abandoned, abused or neglected

US:

Church- Present – Support and coordinate church events, help with children’s primary activities by providing guidelines to maintain attention span in order for the children to enjoy and comprehend the activity.

Benedictine House - Feeding the Homeless

Hispanic community- Volunteer as a translator to help understand agency and legal documents as well as helped to refer individuals in need to appropriate resources.

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