Bonta, Misty

Experience

Work History
Student Wellness Coordinator–SIATech Charter High Schools–July 2023
Key Highlights include:
Developed an organizational wide Mental Health & Wellness program that is modeled after T-MTSS
Co-created and implemented the Policies and Procedures on Suicide Prevention/Intervention/Postvention
Created a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) course as part of all students graduation requirements
Created community based partnerships with local mental health and wellness agencies to provide wrap around care for students and families
Provided training to staff, students, and families
Provided staff with wellness resources, trainings, and activities

Mental Health/Wellness Program Manager/Supervisor
Title Last Year: Lead Mental Health Clinical Supervisor
High Tech High July 2020—June 2022
Key Highlights include:
Developed an organizational wide Educationally Related Mental Health Program that is modeled after MTSS and incorporates Wellness supports for all students, staff, and families and varying levels.
Wrote the Policies and Procedures Manual for the new ERMHS program and handbooks on the wellness program, grief supports, risk assessments, and self-injury etc. and provided training.
Provided clinical supervision (group and individual) to a team of associates and trainees from various fields (ASWs, AMFTs, and APCCs).
Supported schools and integrated collaborative practices to ensure quality of care by meeting weekly with school staff and consulting of whole school needs as well as individual student needs.
Conducted ERMHS assessments and provided case-management and direct services for students with the highest level of need who may require alternative placements.

School Psychologist—High Tech High Aug/2017—July 2020
Key Highlights include:
Conducted Psychoeducational, School Neuropsychological, Functional Behavioral, 504, Transition, and Mental Health Assessments.
Developed Wellness Programs at both high school sites to support all students and staff
Provided Therapy & Counseling services to students with IEPs and 504s.
Supervised Social-Emotional Student Support Coordinators to help mange Wellness Center and Wellness Initiatives
Helped create and implement organizational-wide Crisis and Suicide Prevention and Intervention Helped supervise and support Inclusion Specialists and Academic Coaches
Was promoted to Lead Mental Health Clinical Supervisor in 2020

School Psychologist—La Mesa Spring ValleySchool District Jan/2016—Aug/2017
Key Highlights include:
Developed RTI model protocols allowing the school to screen and monitor all students progress Collaborated to create school-wide behavioral, social-emotional, and academic supports
Implemented staff training and support related to PSW and cross-battery assessments
Provided staff training and support regarding Trauma-Informed and Restorative Practices

School Psychologist—Therapist Unlimited SDUSD (Vendor) Nov/2014—Jan/2016
San Diego, CA Jason Pugliese (619) 285-1002
Key Highlights include:
Managed 14 special education programs serving students with Emotional Disturbance, Autism, Moderate-Severe Needs, and the Medically Fragile population
Routinely worked with high-profile cases involving attorneys and/or advocates
Worked in traditional, magnet, and charter schools
Supported elementary school, middle school, high school, and transition to adult living settings

School Psychologist/Special Education Administrator—San Juan USD Aug/2013—Nov/2014
Key Highlights include:
Implemented Restorative Justice Practices and a Positive Behavioral Support System (PBIS)
Created a district-wide service model for School Psychologists to provide group and individual counseling
Responsible for 12 special education programs at a high school and a middle school (including programs for students with Emotional Disturbance, Autism, and Moderate to Severe Needs)

School Psychologist/Special Education Administrator—Washington USD Aug/2008—July/2013
Key Highlights include:
Co-developed county-wide mental health and behavioral support protocols
Co-developed the district’s crisis/suicide intervention protocol
Co-developed a foster youth group at the high school (which still runs today)
Formed a student services task-force to coordinate with outside service providers to identify redundancy, increase efficiency, and better manage district resources
Supported a large high school, continuation high school, juvenile hall, independent study, and behavior classes

Practicum Psychologist—Western Placer School District Sep/2007—Aug/2008
Key Highlights include:
Provided group and individual counseling
Conducted FBAs, BIPs, and Psychoeducational Assessments

Practicum Psychologist—Center for Counseling and Diagnostics Jan/2007—Jun/2007 Sacramento, CA
Key Highlights include:
Conducted Psychoeducational Assessments and GATE testing

Practicum Psychologist—Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center Jan/2007—May/2007 Lincoln, CA
Key Highlights include:
Worked with children and their families to provide cognitive-behavioral and solution focused therapy

Substitute Teacher & Teacher Assistant—El Dorado County Office Of Education Sep/05—Aug/2008 Placerville, CA
Key Highlights include:
Teacher’s Assistant for a Montessori Preschool and taught students the foundations for reading • As a Substitute Teacher, worked in PreK-12th grade, Special and General Education, Charter, Continuation, and Court Schools

Recent Trainings
As a life-long learner, I am constantly attending training and PDs and attending state and national conventions to increase my skills. Well versed in many assessment tools (including ADOS certified) as well as therapeutic interventions such as SFT, MI, Narrative, CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, Social Problem Solving, etc..
Several trainings in CBT and TF-CBT during graduate school and over the last 16 years. Recent training includes Essentials of CBT from the BECK institute, Neurologically-Informed CBT, and Creative CBT interventions for children and youth.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with Adolescents and Families (by Marsha Linehan-Certificate Course) Grief Counseling and Support
DSM Differential Diagnosis (DSM-V)
Family Internal Systems (FIS)

Additional Experience
Adjunct Professor at Alliant International University
Co-taught courses at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)--Assessment Course for Special Education Teachers and Counseling and Developmental Needs.
Supervised Interns and Fieldworkers for over 13 years
Conducted High Profile Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)