Director Of Student Services

• Jul 2020 - Present

Lead District Psychologist

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2020

Helping children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Here I have the honor to collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community of Riverbank for all students. Helping children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Here I have the honor to collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community of Riverbank for all students.

School Psychologist Intern

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

Under direction of a supervisory School Psychologist, provide direct services for assigned programs; perform individual psychological observations, evaluations and assessments of referred students; assist in the Individual Educational Program (IEP) planning process; provide counseling support and consultation to pupils, parents and educational staff; and do other related work as required. Under direction of a supervisory School Psychologist, provide direct services for assigned programs; perform individual psychological observations, evaluations and assessments of referred students; assist in the Individual Educational Program (IEP) planning process; provide counseling support and consultation to pupils, parents and educational staff; and do other related work as required.

Behavioral Therapist

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2011

Center based implementation of behavioral programs rooted in applied behavior analysis that are tailored to fit the specific needs of children with autism ages 18 months-12 years of age Center based implementation of behavioral programs rooted in applied behavior analysis that are tailored to fit the specific needs of children with autism ages 18 months-12 years of age

Assistant Program Director

• Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

Coordinator and overseer of the High School Bigs program for Fresno County. After assessing communication, academic achievement, and social interaction through interview and questionnaires, child was matched with Big Brother/Sister high school student that was viewed as compatible. The students’ progress was tracked monthly through consults with their school and parents, allowing me to follow the progression of their treatment and reevaluate if need be. Coordinator and overseer of the High School Bigs program for Fresno County. After assessing communication, academic achievement, and social interaction through interview and questionnaires, child was matched with Big Brother/Sister high school student that was viewed as compatible. The students’ progress was tracked monthly through consults with their school and parents, allowing me to follow the progression of their treatment and reevaluate if need be.

Psychologist Liason

• May 2007 - Aug 2007

Facilitation of social skills lessons in Spanish to low income students in Huron who had difficulties expressing their anger. Identification of emotions, alternative behaviors, and positive play opportunities were taught. Facilitation of social skills lessons in Spanish to low income students in Huron who had difficulties expressing their anger. Identification of emotions, alternative behaviors, and positive play opportunities were taught.

Behavior Facilitator

• Mar 2007 - Aug 2007

In home facilitation and development of individualized programs for children with autism utilizing applied behavior analysis. Building relationship with parents and families to best service children. In home facilitation and development of individualized programs for children with autism utilizing applied behavior analysis. Building relationship with parents and families to best service children.