School Psychologist

• Aug 2019 - Present

School Psychologist

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

School Psychologist Intern

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

Contracted Assessment Trainer

• Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

• Conducted a week-long training for a group of 15 university graduates on administering a children’s cognitive test, Child Development Learning (CDL), and a parent and teacher survey through the Insituto Colombiano Para La Evaluación De La Educación (ICFES). • Provided trainees with a literature review of how and why the test items were selected, with opportunities to practice for inter-rater reliability, and with opportunities to modify questions to fit the context of the regional culture, as approved by the National Education Ministry of Colombia. • Supervised the trainees in a field practice at schools where they piloted the test instrument and surveys. • Provided support, as needed to implement the test and surveys with fidelity. • Conducted feedback sessions with the trainees to discuss issues regarding implementation of the test and surveys, receiving parental consent, legal and ethical dilemmas, and cultural appropriateness of the instrument. • Wrote a report that summarized the training schedule, activities, concerns, trainee feedback, and test modifications for ICFES to keep on record for future trainings and troubleshooting during the first wave of testing. • Helped ICFES resolve test implementation issues by providing rationales based on cultural appropriateness and literature reviews for acceptable answers on test items. Show less

Graduate Student Assistant

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

• Assisted on a project called Project ESTRELLA, which focused on analyzing common writing errors in English Language Learners and to determine how students would be supported within a multi-tiered system of support. • Assisted in scoring 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade English Language Learner writing prompts. • Evaluated each student’s writing on the basis of readability; written language (i.e. English or Spanish); number of words total; correct, and unique; spelling, punctuation and capitalization; types of sentences; and organization, cohesion, and complexity. • Input the data into the Qualtrics survey data system for data analysis. Show less

Project Coordinator

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

• Coordinate room reservations, RSVPs, and catering for the Afro-Descendant and Indigenous Peoples of Latin America Research Action Project. • Monitor budgets for the Afro-Descendant and Indigenous Peoples of Latin America Research Action Project. • Create announcement messages and flyers promoting events. • Translate email messages and flyer information announcing events hosted by CLLAS from English to Spanish. • Attend and facilitate events related to CLLAS. • Update CLLAS email listserv contacts. Show less

Summer Reading Program Coordinator

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

• Provided direct supervision to McMinnville Public Library teen volunteers. • Delivered weekly lesson plans for children's science programs. • Coordinated with community instructors who taught science and art programs at the library. • Scheduled teen volunteers to work. • Created, organized, and maintained records of teen volunteers and Summer Reading statistics. • Organized and conducted weekly teen volunteer professional development trainings. • Assisted with children's reading programs at the community center. Show less

Behavior Technician

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

• Worked one-on-one with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. • Recorded and maintained patient behavior data (CTP data, errorless data, ABC data). • Discussed progress with the parents of patients, and trained them on implementing skills programs. • Attended weekly team meetings and trainings with behavior specialist. • Delivered programs designed by the behavior analyst and behavior specialist for each patient. • Taught patients new motor, language, and social skills. • Completed 40 hours of supervised training. Show less

Research Assistant

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

• Assisted with the ACE Overcomers Program in Merced, on research projects aimed at developing and evaluating resiliency and coping skills training programs for individuals with adverse childhood experiences. • Assisted with development of booklets and other materials for the ACE Overcomers program.• Coordinated ACE Overcomers program sessions.• Assisted with lab data entry.• Conducted searches of relevant literature as needed.• Met with the professor, Dr. Cameron, on a weekly basis. Show less

Research Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

• Annotated sounds from recordings of infant vocalizations.• Merged and compared my sound annotations with the professor’s annotations to check for reliability. • Completed canonical babbling training and testing.• Worked with a graduate student on a project for vocal rhythmicity.• Recorded data and observations for annotations in excel spreadsheet.• Identified missing audio files in audio folders and in the master spreadsheet. • Read articles related to lab research.• Worked with ELAN software.• Met with the professor, Dr. Warlaumont, on a weekly basis. Show less

Student Assistant II

• Sep 2012 - Feb 2014

• Participated in athletic outreach around the UC Merced campus.• Trained new employees.• Transferred paper archives to a computer system. • Filed purchase order forms by fiscal year and vendor.• Retrieved and organized back-up files for monthly ledgers.• Created an employee handbook for employee duties and tasks. • Collected and handled sport club deposits. • Used computer software, such as Excel and Word, to record financial data.• Designed award templates for athlete awards, per request of coaches. Show less

Research Assistant

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

• Coded behaviors, eye movements, and speech sounds on excel spreadsheets.• Memorized scripts, set-ups, clean-ups, data collection, data analyses.• Completed training for work ethics and laboratory procedures.• Navigated through internet people searches and attend public events to recruit participants for studies.• Worked with Apple computers: Microsoft Word, Excel.• Prepared consent and survey paperwork for parents who brought in their children for studies.• Sent emails, phone calls, reminders, and scheduled appointments. • Interacted with parents and children, on and off the job. Show less

National Park Ranger

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

• Interacted with visitors at Yosemite National Park and UC Merced. • Developed educational curricula that incorporated the Merced Public School District school standards and goals of National Park Service education. • Coordinated and participated in public outreach events.• Translated programs for Spanish speaking audiences. • Led university outdoor trips to Yosemite National Park, and nearby outdoor recreation places. • Presented projects to large groups of students in grades pre-K-12. • Guided community members and school groups through naturalist walks in the UC Merced Vernal Pools Reserve. • Stayed up-to-date with park policies, regulations, and information. Show less

Education and Interpretation Student Park Ranger

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

• Prepared and presented formal programs that meet National Park Service standards for professional interpretation. • Incorporated park goals and objectives into program themes, and used a variety of techniques appropriate to program and audience.• Included safety messages in every interpretive program, and in other student visitor contacts.• Hiked into the backcountry to meet with youth programs to deliver Leave No Trace and wilderness programs. • Translated programs for Spanish speaking audiences. • Reviewed, revised, and approved interns’ education curricula from conception to completion. • Developed and launched an education working group newsletter announcing webinars, workshops, and youth outreach and activities.• Participated in professional development training opportunities.• Provided mentorship to students and interns.• Demonstrated awareness of multiple student needs during busy times and addressed issues or needs to minimize conflict.• Addressed conflicts discreetly, directly, professionally, and calmly to seek a solution.• Stood in as a positive role model for students and interns.• Cleaned and organized outdoor equipment for youth programs. • Monitored and used park radio, as appropriate. Show less