Mental Health School Psychologist

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Dynamic and compassionate School Psychologist with 5 years of experience across diverse school settings, grounded in 20 years as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Brings a multidisciplinary, results-driven approach that integrates expertise in medical, mental health, sensory processing, behavioral management, executive functioning, and occupational therapy to deliver comprehensive, individualized student support. Extensive experience supporting students across the full spectrum of disabilities, including neurodiverse and neurotypical populations, with a strong commitment to meeting each learner’s unique needs. Proven ability to design and deliver high-impact professional development—monthly and annually—for special education and general education staff. Topics include trauma-informed practices, mental health, behavioral management, sensory processing integration, fine motor and handwriting development, and inclusive strategies for neurodivergent learners.

Actively engaged in family education through the Parent University program, providing in- service training to support parents and caregivers with mental health awareness, self-care strategies, tools to support their children’s learning and behavior at home, and connections to vital community resources.

Skilled in conducting psychoeducational evaluations, facilitating therapeutic groups, providing mentorship and counseling, and implementing collaborative, data-informed interventions that promote academic, behavioral, and emotional growth. Demonstrates a deep understanding of psychology principles, exceptional communication abilities, keen observational prowess, and a strong aptitude for collaborative teamwork.

School Psychologist

Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) PRS-8th

Comprehensive psycho-educational assessments and creative research-based recommendations for students, identifying learning, social-emotional, and behavioral needs to support individual education plans (IEPs)

Develop individualized assessment plans; administer and interpret cognitive, academic, and social-emotional tests in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats Developed and implemented a school-wide SEL program Provide group and individual mentoring and therapy Conduct risk and threat assessments

Create FBAs, BIPs, and Safety Plans

Utilize occupational therapy principles to address sensory, behavioral, executive functioning, and fine motor skills needs of the students

Train and support new special education teachers in using SIRAS, AERIES to create goals and faciliate IEP process

Consult with teachers, students and parents

Provide monthly pdus for special and general education teachers Conduct workshops for parents on coping strategies and mental health awareness, which improved communication and support networks for students, resulting in a noticeable decrease in behavioral issues

Facilitate MTSS, YSS and BIS with multidisciplinary teams addressing needs of the students Liasion with community resources to support the students and their families Provide district wide summer trainings for the new teachers Tutor students after school

Facilitate therapeutic group activities

2020 – present

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensed COTA/L TERRIO Kids Physical Therapy & Fitness, Pediatric Outpatient Clinic Administered standardized tests to assess for students' benchmarks. Created and provided verbal and written reports with recommendations for goals, accommodations, and services in IEPs. Reported on Q goals, created new ones and trained teachers on creating developmentally aligned goals. Collaborated with IDT members to create the most appropriate goals in the areas of academics, fine motor, social-emotional self-regulation, behavior, safety, and life/occupational skills. Provided trainings to BCSD special education teachers and paraprofessionals addressing sensory processing disorders, behavior, fine motor, physical and neurological challenges that the students face. Functioned as a liaison and a bridge to create the most effective, creative, individualized plans for the students to succeed. Assisted Special Education teachers, case managers, behaviors specialists and school psychologists with various interventions/accommodations contributing to TSS, 504 and IEPs. Pediatric Outpatient clinic: occupational therapy individual sessions with children and parents. 2008 – 2024 BAKERSFIELD, CA

COTA/L

Rosewood Health Center SNF/Outpatient

2008 – 2020 BAKERSFIELD, CA

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

North Kern South Tulare Hospital District

COTA/L to Rehab Director contracted (1999-2001)

Rehab Director to Director of Therapeutic Activities (DTA) (2001-2003) DTA to Social Services Director (SSD) (2003-2004)

SSD to Mental Health Director (MHD) (2004-2006)

Licensed NUrsing Home Administrator (LNHA) (2006-2008) 1999 – 2008 DELANO, CA

Department Manager

Walmart

1994 – 1998 FRESNO

Empathy Communication Skills Collaboration Initiative Problem-Solving School Psychology M.A.

Alliant International University

12/2017 – 12/2020 SAN DIEGO

Health Care Adminstration M.S. Health Care Management California State University

Minor in English Literature, with honors

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Psychology B.A. Psychology cum laude

California State University

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Occupational Therapy A.S. Occupational Therapy Assistant Loma Linda University

LOMA LINDA, CA

Biology A.S.

Fresno City College

FRESNO, CA

Political Science and Government M.A. Political Science Szczecin University

SZCZECIN, POLAND

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