Angie Katherine Rivera Ospina
MANIZALES
Summary
Accomplished Psychologist with proven expertise in behavior analysis and emotional awareness, honed at Nuevo Gimnasio School and Universidad De Caldas. Excelled in developing inclusive policies, enhancing student-teacher relationships, and leading crisis interventions. Demonstrated success in implementing school-wide prevention programs and individualized education plans, significantly improving learning environments and student well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist
Nuevo Gimnasio School
08.2022 - Current
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Promoted inclusivity within schools by collaborating with administrators to develop policies that foster diversity and cultural competence among staff members.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
- Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Utilized research-based practices to inform decision-making processes related to school-wide mental health initiatives and intervention strategies.
- Developed social skills training programs to increase positive peer interactions and decrease instances of conflict among students.
Psychologist Assistant
Universidad De Caldas
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of psychology.
- Actively participated in regular supervision sessions, discussing case conceptualizations, treatment strategies, and ethical considerations with supervising psychologists.
- Promoted mental health awareness by participating in community outreach events and educational initiatives.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive and collaborative environment for clients to explore personal issues.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
- Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through range of planned activities and programs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Luis Amigó Catholic University
Colombia, Caldas, Manizales12.2021
Seminar - Autism Spectrum Disorders Classroom Strategies
Luis Amigó Catholic University
Colombia, Colombia04.2021
Research Congress - Emerging Psychosocial Problems
Network of Psychology Programs in Eje Cafetero
Colombia, Colombia04.2021
Seminar - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Luis Amigó Catholic University
Colombia, Colombia03.2020
Certificate Program - Children's Neuropsychopedagogy
Higher Polytechnic of Colombia
Colombia, Colombia05.2019
Seminar - Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Luis Amigó Catholic University
Colombia, Colombia10.2018
Certificate Programm - Neuroscience And Brain Rehabilitation
Luis Amigó Catholic University
Colombia, Colombia10.2018
High School Diploma -
Liceo Arquidiocesano De Nuestra Señora
Colombia, Caldas, Manizales12.2016
Skills
- Emotional awareness
- Analytical Thinking
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Behavior Analysis
- Empathy Development
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Learning disability identification
- Suicide Prevention
- Individualized Education Plans
- Individual and family support
- School-Wide Prevention Programs
- Mental health awareness
Timeline
Psychologist
Nuevo Gimnasio School
08.2022 - Current
Psychologist Assistant
Universidad De Caldas
04.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Luis Amigó Catholic University
Seminar - Autism Spectrum Disorders Classroom Strategies
Luis Amigó Catholic University
Research Congress - Emerging Psychosocial Problems
Network of Psychology Programs in Eje Cafetero
Seminar - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Luis Amigó Catholic University
Certificate Program - Children's Neuropsychopedagogy
Higher Polytechnic of Colombia
Seminar - Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Luis Amigó Catholic University
Certificate Programm - Neuroscience And Brain Rehabilitation
Luis Amigó Catholic University
High School Diploma -
Liceo Arquidiocesano De Nuestra Señora
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