My professional training has given me the opportunity to work with diverse populations from various age groups and backgrounds. My experience has included conducting psychological evaluations and report writing, providing individual and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults, and over 10 years of experience as a school educator. My objective is to provide others with essential tools needed for self-improvement and personal growth. PROFESSIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________________ 2016 - Present Betty Eitel, PhD DFW Psychological Hurst, Texas Post-Doctoral Fellow * Conduct clinical interviews, IQ testing, and other test measures to assess DARS and SSDI eligibility as well as assess and diagnose learning disabilities and other psychological disorders for patients. * Conduct pre-surgical evaluations, and write psychological reports, to assess patient appropriateness for bariatric and spinal procedures. * Co-facilitate bariatric processing groups for pre - and post-bariatric patients. * Provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults, and maintain patient progress notes. * Participate in weekly consultation and treatment team meetings. 2015 - 2017 Richland Oaks Counseling Center Richardson, Texas Post-Doctoral Fellow * Provide clinical interviews, and clinically based psychotherapy in a non-profit community mental health setting for children, adolescents, and adults. * Conduct psychological evaluations and write reports for pre-surgical migraine and spinal procedures. * Maintain documentation that includes client progress notes and treatment plans. * Participate in weekly consultation and treatment team meetings. 2014 - 2015 / 2001 - 2011 Amelia Earhart Learning Center Dallas, Texas Elementary School Educator * Developed and executed lesson plans, supervised classroom, educated and evaluated students' performance. * Served on the Campus Climate Committee to implement ideas, increase communication, and improve the personal development and moral of the campus community. * Served as first grade and kindergarten grade-level chairperson. * Accelerated Reading Instruction Coordinator, served on Campus Improvement Leadership Team implementing strategies to meet district and campus goals. 2012 - 2013 North Texas Pain Recovery Center Arlington, Texas Clinical Psychology Intern * Provided interdisciplinary and psychological care for chronic pain patients. * Participated in weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings. * Provided clinical evaluations by conducting psychological interviews, prepared written integrated reports, and provided appropriate recommendations. * Created and maintained progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. * Lead psycho-educational classes and facilitated processing groups. * Utilized various treatment modalities consisting of relaxation training and biofeedback.

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