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.
