The Ohio State University (Columbus,
Ohio)
Ph.D. in School Psychology, August, 2002
Dissertation: Depression and the Magnet School Adolescent: Identification,
Related Characteristics, and Directions for Treatment.
Advisor: Antoinette Miranda, Ph.D.
Specialization in the area of counseling psychology.
M.A. in School Psychology, May, 2000
Master’s Thesis: Essential Components of an Effective, School Wide Social
Skills Curriculum for the Primary Grades.
Program Emphasis: Assessment, Academic/Behavioral Intervention.
Miami University (Oxford Ohio)
B.S. in Education, December, 1995
Major: Secondary Social Studies Education
Minor: Sociology
Affiliated Psychologists
and Counselors, Inc. (Palo Alto & Cupertino,
CA) - Licensed Psychological Assistant From June 2003 – Present
Provide therapeutic counseling services to adults, couples, adolescents, children
& families. Counseling is provided in long-term, crisis, and brief-therapy
arrangements. Services are provided part-time (approximately 12 hrs/week)
under the direction of Diana Sullivan Everstine, Ph.D. Conducted psychological
assessments for pervasive developmental disabilities and other childhood disorders.
Also provided psychological research for expert legal testimony on multiple
topics.
East Side Union High School District (San
Jose, CA) - School Psychologist
From August, 2002 – July 2004
Duties include the provision of school psychology services to students at
Santa Teresa High School in San Jose (enrollment: 22000). Primary responsibilities
include assessment, consultation, counseling (individual/family), in-service
training, and coordination of re-evaluations for special education students.
Additional responsibilities include coordination of 504 services, serving
on the student study team and instructional team leaders committees, and co-chairing
the special education department.
Louisiana School Psychology Internship Consortium (Baton Rouge,
LA) - Certified School Psychology Intern From August, 2001 - August, 2002
Completed a 12 month internship as a member of the APA accredited LAS*PIC
school psychology internship consortium. During this time I conducted all
duties typically required of a school psychologist, including intervention,
assessment, counseling, and consultation. The experience included additional
rotations focusing on individual and group counseling with adolescents.
Office for Disability Services (Columbus, Ohio) - Graduate Assistant
From August, 2000 to July, 2001
Conducted comprehensive learning disability assessments for college students.
Completed assessment reports and shared results with students. Prepared case
presentations for weekly staff meetings, and provided counseling for students
as needed.
Head Start (Columbus, Ohio) - Mental Health Consultant/ Consultant
Supervisor
From August, 1998 to July, 2001
Provided direct assessment, intervention, and consultation services for 2
years to pre-school teachers, students & families while earning master’s
degree at the Ohio State University.
Supervised a team of five master’s level consultants at Head Start for one
year as a doctoral student. Developed and conducted multiple staff trainings
on topics related to child development, classroom management, and individualized
behavior intervention.
Big Bear Middle School (Big Bear Lake, CA) - Middle School Classroom
Teacher
From August, 1996 to June, 1998
Instructed 8th grade students in the areas of history and language arts. Developed
and implemented a career day for all eighth grade students. Co-directed student
council and school newspaper.
Mid Valley Youth Center (Van Nuys, CA) - Adolescent Counselor
From January, 1996 to August, 1996
Served as primary counselor for severely emotionally disturbed adolescents
at a residential treatment facility. Responsibilities included leading or
co-leading daily group therapy sessions, and daily documentation of resident
behavior.
Miami Service Network (Oxford, OH) - Community Service Agency
Coordinator
From June, 1994 to June, 1995
Directed staff of 25 student volunteers during senior year of undergraduate
study. Developed and coordinated various campus wide service initiatives.
Received local and national awards for accomplishments in the area of community
service.
Licensed Psychological Assistant (PSB29998)
Pupil Personnel Services: Specialization in School Psychology (Professional
Clear)
National Certification –School Psychology (NASP approved)
* Pending: Licensed Educational Psychologist (expected 08/2004)
Ohio State University Medical Center (Columbus, Ohio) – Autism
Clinic
Winter and Spring Quarters, 2001
Served as member of a weekly, full day multi-disciplinary assessment
team which evaluated children for possible autism spectrum disorders. Conducted
reevaluations for students with autism and Asperger’s disorders. Conducted
school based observations of students for diagnostic and behavior management
purposes.
Ohio State University Counseling Psychology Department (Columbus,
Ohio) – Individual Counseling Center Fall Quarter, 2000
Provided individual counseling for college students for 10-week period. Videotaped
and reviewed each session, as well as the sessions of other trainees. Met
weekly with two supervising doctoral students to evaluate cases and discuss
treatment strategies. Prepared weekly case notes for supervision class, and
detailed case conceptualizations for final project.
Ohio State University Counseling Psychology Department (Columbus,
Ohio) – Personality Assessment Practicum Winter Quarter, 2000
Received instruction and supervised training in the administration and interpretation
of various objective and projective personality assessment instruments under
the direction of Bruce Walsh, Ph.D. Training also included assessment of career
interests and person-environment interactions, and the application of various
counseling modalities.
Ohio State University School Psychology Department (Columbus,
Ohio) – School Psychology Practicum
August, 1999 to June, 2000
Provided a range of psychological services to students in grades kindergarten
through 12th grade at multiple sites. Directed weekly class wide and small
group social skill instruction for 4th grade students. Conducted initial and
triennial assessments under the direction of a credentialed school psychologist.
Provided on-going consultation for teachers and crisis counseling for students.
Ohio State University School Psychology Department (Columbus,
Ohio) - Psychological Assessment Practicum January, 1999 – June 1999
Received instruction and supervised training in the administration and interpretation
of various psychological assessment measures under the direction of Jack Naglieri,
Ph.D. Areas of emphasis included the cognitive, behavioral, developmental,
and social/emotional functioning of children and adolescents.
Understanding and Educating Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome
Date(s): October, 2002, and August, 2003
Audiences: High School Faculty; Staff of Pinnacle Academy.
Students with Learning Disabilities: Diagnosis, Characteristics,
Implications for Instruction
Date: April, 2003
Audience: High School Faculty
Administration and Interpretation of the Wechsler Individual
Achievement Test (Second Edition) with Adolescents
Date: December, 2002
Audience: Special Education Teachers, Santa Teresa High School.
The Effectiveness of Short Term, School Based Counseling for
Depression and Suicidal Ideation in Magnet School Adolescents
Date: June, 2002
Audience: Certified School Psychology Interns.
Assessment and Interpretation of the Cognitive Assessment System
(CAS)
Date: March, 2002
Audience: Certified School Psychology Interns
Conducting a Functional Behavioral Analysis of Problematic Classroom
Behaviors
Date: February, 2002
Audience: Elementary School Faculty.
Trends in Autism Diagnosis and Prevalence Rates
Date: November, 2001
Audience: Louisiana Association of School Psychologists (general session).
Essential Components of an Effective, School Wide Social Skills
Curriculum for the Primary Grades
Date: March, 2001
Audience: National Association of School Psychologist Convention (poster presentation).
American Psychological Association
National Association of School Psychologists
(Rev. 6/04)