Zee-Cando

School Psychologist (NCSP) with extensive experience in psychoeducational assessment, IEP facilitation, and educationally related mental health services across charter schools, public school districts, and agency settings. Proven record of representing SELPA programs, leading high-profile IEP meetings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based interventions. Adept at training staff, supporting families, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and SELPA regulations.

Contract/Independent Contractor School Psychologist - Agencies Serving Public & Charter Schools, including California Virtual Academies (CAVA) | ProCare Therapy/Behavioral Consultant California - California

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Provided comprehensive school psychology services as a contract worker, covering psychologists on leave across multiple public and charter school settings.
• Delivered online counseling and teletherapy services through California Virtual Academies, supporting K–12 students in academic, social-emotional, and behavioral areas.
• Conducted psychoeducational assessments, eligibility determinations, and IEP team collaboration in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Adapted counseling strategies for virtual platforms, ensuring student engagement, confidentiality, and effective progress monitoring.
• Partnered with administrators, educators, and families to provide continuity of services and support smooth transitions during staffing gaps.
• Demonstrated flexibility by adjusting to varied school systems, schedules, and caseloads while maintaining high standards of professional practice.

Lead Psychologist - Long Beach Unified School District - Long Beach, CA

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Conducted psychoeducational evaluations and prepared detailed, compliant reports.
• Consulted with educators, administrators, and families to develop intervention strategies aligned with student needs.
• Provided crisis intervention services to students and families during urgent situations.
• Facilitated IEP team meetings, including triennial reviews and initial eligibility determinations.

Lead Psychologist: High School - Orange Unified School District - Orange, CA

(2023-02 - 2023-06)

• Conducted psychoeducational evaluations and prepared detailed, compliant reports.
• Consulted with educators, administrators, and families to develop intervention strategies aligned with student needs.
• Provided crisis intervention services to students and families during urgent situations.
• Facilitated IEP team meetings, including triennial reviews and initial eligibility determinations.

School Psychologist - Los Angeles Unified School District - Los Angeles, CA

(2006-01 - 2021-12)

• Represented Los Angeles Unified SELPA at association meetings, providing updates on policies, compliance, and program implementation.
• Coordinated and conducted multi-disciplinary assessments to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Wrote comprehensive psychological assessment reports, including observations, findings, and diagnostic interpretations.
• Facilitated high-profile IEP meetings as the school representative, ensuring legal compliance and collaborative decision-making.
• Developed, implemented, and monitored Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Provided educationally related mental health services to students as required by IEPs.
• Delivered professional development to general education and special education staff on intervention strategies and compliance requirements.

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership - California State University, Long Beach

Master's Degree - Education - California State University, Dominquez Hills

Bachelor's Degree - Human Services - California State University Dominquez Hills