Carina A.

Gutierrez
cgutierrez2493@gmail.com
https://carinagutierrez.weebly.com

Education
California State University, Chico GPA 3.95
Master of Arts in Psychology: Option in School Psychology (PPS Credential) May 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude) May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (Magna Cum Laude) May 2015
Honors in General Education May 2015
Outstanding Graduate in Religious Studies May 2015

International Education: Univerzita Karlova, Prague, Czech Republic January-May 2014

Coursework emphasis in Psychology, Religious Studies, Art & Architecture, and Gender Studies

School Psychology Experience

Chico Country Day School Chico, CA
School Psychologist Intern August 2017-Present

 Assessment:
o Plan and conduct cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments for students at a K-8
school
o Conduct alternative assessments for SLD eligibility in accordance with the Larry P. v. Riles
(1979) court decision, which bans the use of standardized intelligence tests with African
American students for the purpose of special education placement
o Complete a Functional Behavior Analysis as part of assessment for behavioral intervention
o Write psychoeducational reports for assessments
o Present assessment results to parents and the IEP team during IEP meetings
o Conduct academic progress monitoring to inform student interventions
o Provide in-service on the PSW model to special education staff
 Consultation:
o Participate in Student Study Team process with staff and parents regarding both behavioral and
academic concerns
o Consult with teachers for behavioral and academic interventions
o Communicate with parents regarding their child’s progress in behavioral and academic
interventions
 Direct Intervention:
o Conduct individual and small group counseling
o Conduct academic intervention with an identified student
o Provide behavioral support for students within the classroom
 School-Wide Practices:
o Assist in universal screening procedures for both academic and social-emotional screening of
students

Orland Unified School District Orland, CA

School Psychologist Practicum Student August 2016-May 2017

 Assessment:
o Conduct academic progress monitoring to inform student interventions
o Assist in universal screening for social-emotional needs of students
o Conduct behavioral observations, cognitive assessment, and academic assessment for special
education eligibility for students at an elementary school
o Conduct assessment with English Language Learners
o Conduct assessment for Emotional Disturbance
 Consultation:
 o Consult with teachers for behavioral and academic interventions
o Participate in Student Study Team (SST) meetings
o Presentation of screening information at staff meetings
 Direct Intervention:
o Plan and provide whole-class social-emotional learning lessons
o Conduct small group counseling

Additional Experience
CSU, Chico Office of Graduate Studies Chico, CA
Research Assistant August 2016-Present

 Serve as a Research Assistant to a faculty mentor on campus

 Collect data for applied research in a school setting
 Input and analyze quantitative data collected as part of universal screening
 Assist in creating a presentation for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual
Convention
 Transcribe recordings of needs assessment meetings with school staff

CSU, Chico Student Learning Center, Chico, CA

Clerical Staff September 2012-Present

 Coordinate staff training, meetings, and manage projects

 Quickly and thoroughly open and close office; includes checking voicemails, canceling appointments
 Effectively communicate with staff and students in a friendly manner, both in person and over the phone
 Retain extensive knowledge of and efficiently operate both the TutorTrac program and Microsoft Excel
 Be familiar with the various resources available to students on campus

Research
CSU, Chico Annual Student Research Competition March 2017, 2018
 Present research to a panel of judges during a campus-wide competition

NASP Annual Convention Presenter February 2017, 2018

 Present research with faculty mentor and a colleague

Graduate Equity Fellowship Recipient August 2016-Present

 Serve as a research assistant to a faculty mentor while conducting student research

Comparative Religion and Humanities (CORH) Student Symposium May 2015

 Present senior research paper to students and staff in the CORH Department

Organizations
NASP Member August 2016
Theta Alpha Kappa Spring 2015
Alpha Omicron Pi Fall 2014