Daniella Gonzalez Ossorio
Bicton,WA
Summary
Thoughtful School Psychologist with 13 years of experience guiding students at all age levels.
Through the promotion of positive learning experiences and addressing students' diverse needs in educational settings; managing treatment planning and program progress. Supportive listener with creativity and sensitivity when treating students with varying psychosocial concerns.
School Psychologist eager to work with students of all backgrounds and all types of emotional, behavioral and academic needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Psychologist
Daughters Of Charity Of St. Vincent De Paul School
03.2013 - 12.2020
- Conducted wide range of screening and diagnostic tests specific to school psychology and child development.
- Prepared professional reports and correspondence related to psychology and offered staff training in basic student observation.
- Evaluated students with learning challenges and recommended specific support strategies.
- Recommended strategies and additional resources to support student developmental and educational needs.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Conducted group and individual counselling sessions for key issues.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
Child Protection Psychologist
TARGETED PREVENTION PROGRAM "MI CASA FUNDATION"
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counselled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Educational Psychologist
De La Salle School
05.2008 - 04.2012
- Conducted wide range of screening and diagnostic tests specific to school psychology and child development.
- Evaluated students with learning challenges and recommended specific support strategies.
- Recommended strategies and additional resources to support student developmental and educational needs.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Education
Certificate II - Community Services
TAFE Queensland
Brisbane, QLD06.2022
Graduate Diploma - Educational Psychology
Catholic University of Chile
Santiago, Chile 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Americas
Santiago, Chile 04.2007
Skills
- Psychological assessment : Conducting various tests and assessments to understand students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioural strengths and challenges
- Counselling and therapy : Providing individual and group counselling to address emotional and behavioural issues that may affect a student's learning and well-being
- Educational interventions : Developing and implementing tailored strategies to support students' academic progress and social-emotional development
- Collaboration : Working closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create effective educational plans and support systems for students
- Advocacy: Championing the needs of students and advocating for inclusive and equitable education environments
- Communication : Effectively communicating findings, recommendations, and progress to stakeholders in a clear and empathetic manner
- Problem - solving : Identifying and addressing challenges that impact learning and behaviour, using evidence-based interventions
- Empathy And cultural competence: Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of students and their families
Timeline
Educational Psychologist
Daughters Of Charity Of St. Vincent De Paul School
03.2013 - 12.2020
Child Protection Psychologist
TARGETED PREVENTION PROGRAM "MI CASA FUNDATION"
04.2012 - 03.2013
Educational Psychologist
De La Salle School
05.2008 - 04.2012
Certificate II - Community Services
TAFE Queensland
Graduate Diploma - Educational Psychology
Catholic University of Chile
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Americas
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