Vanessa Salazar
Bensenville
Summary
Hardworking and passionate team player with strong organizational skills. Specializing in relationship-building with a diverse range of students based on both professional and first-hand experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
LADSE At Lyons Township High School
2023.09 - Current
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles, academic achievement, behavior problems, and social-emotional functioning.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results to help assess eligibility for special services.
- Developed individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.
- Selected, administered, and scored psychological tests.
- Reported pertinent information to proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
School Psychologist Intern
Hinsdale South High School
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles, academic achievement, behavior problems, and social-emotional functioning.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results to help assess eligibility for special services.
- Developed individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.
- Selected, administered, and scored psychological tests.
- Reported pertinent information to proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
Hinsdale South High School
2023.03 - 2023.05
- Instructed players on rules, regulations, and soccer techniques.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Modeled sports-like behavior by maintaining appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators.
- Evaluated player performance during games and practices to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Provided training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, and tours.
Customer Care Representative
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co
2016.10 - 2023.05
- Passionate about people and empathize with their individual needs.
- Team orientated and collaborative.
- Flexible in a fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
- Listen to and solve customer's concerns in an effective and timely manner.
Coach
SPORTSKIDS / PROVISO WEST HIGH SCHOOL / Etc;
2013.06 - 2017.09
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
- Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Helped introduce and improve sports skills within various age groups.
Education
Education Specialist Degree - Psychology
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chicago, IL06.2023
B.A. - Psychology
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
River Forest, IL05.2020
A.A - Psychology
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05.2017
Skills
- NWEA UAP
- Q-Global
- WPS Online Learning
- PARiConnect
- Embrace Database
- FastBridge Learning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to develop rapport with students and families
- Collaboratively facilitated groups such as social-emotional and executive functions while emphasizing on building foundation of trust amongst students.
Accomplishments
- CDC - HEADS UP Concussion Training
- Department of Children and Family Services - Mandated Reporter
References
Jaclyn Doss- School Psychologist, Ed.S.
(708)-579-6725
jdoss@d204.lths.net
Sue Gallagher- Supervising Psych Program Administrator
708-482-1187
sgallagher@ladse.org
Stephanie Lamb - Supervising School Psychologist, Ed.S
(630) 468-4309
SLamb@Hinsdale86.org
Robert Green - Supervising School Psychologist, Ed.D. N.C.S.P
(630) 468-4341
RGreen@Hinsdale86.org
Johanna Bruckner - Supervising School Psychologist, Ed.S N.C.S.P
(630) 570-8579
JBruckne@Hinsdale86.org
Kevin West - School Psychologist, Ed.S
(708) 588-8818
KWest@District95.org
Volunteer
Brook Park Elementary - School Psychologist Intern (Jan. '23 - March '23)
- Administer standardized assessments as well as complete the psychoeducational evaluation report.
- Present results at IEP Meetings and collaborate with various team members on determining eligibility.
- Partner with various staff members in determining appropriate interventions in regard to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
S.E Gross Middle School - School Psychologist Intern (Jan. '23 - March '23)
- Administer standardized assessments as well as complete the psychoeducational evaluation report.
- Present results at IEP Meetings and collaborate with various team members on determining eligibility.
- Partner with various staff members in determining appropriate interventions in regard to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
Hinsdale Central High School - School Psychologist Intern (Aug. '21 - May '22)
- Interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to help assess eligibility for special services.
- Administer, score, and write psychological reports (Cognitive, Academic, Social-Emotional)
- Counsel children to help solve conflicts and problems in learning.
Lindop Elementary School - School Psychologist Intern (Jan. '21 - April' 21)
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students.
- Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues.
- Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
- Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, conducting interventions, and progress monitoring.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic interventions.
Timeline
School Psychologist
LADSE At Lyons Township High School
2023.09 - Current
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
Hinsdale South High School
2023.03 - 2023.05
School Psychologist Intern
Hinsdale South High School
2022.09 - 2023.05
Customer Care Representative
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co
2016.10 - 2023.05
Coach
SPORTSKIDS / PROVISO WEST HIGH SCHOOL / Etc;
2013.06 - 2017.09
Education Specialist Degree - Psychology
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
B.A. - Psychology
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
A.A - Psychology
William Rainey Harper College
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