Nelson, Rebecca
LEP#: 4208
Areas of interest
Specialized interests in:
*Social-emotional vulnerabilities including behavioral and emotional self re-regulation and self-monitoring: Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavior reframing, neuroaffirmative approach
*Implications of Social Media/Digital Age on mental health-the power of child-centered boundaries and self-advocacy
*Evidence-based practices for neurodivergent learners including but not limited to: Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Seizure Disorders, and Cognitive Impairments *Fortification of school and community-based network alliances for parents and agencies
Professional Experience:
*School Psychologist with 8 years experience, prior to that in the same school district, 4 years as a Behavior Specialist
*Formerly, 5 years as a special educator across the spectrum of disabilities offering a breadth of experiences in Chicago and locally in the West San Fernando Valley.
*SELPA member of the CAPTAIN Cadre (California Autism Professional Training and Information Network), connecting evidence-based practices to respective school districts within the SELPA and neighboring communities.
*Certified Provider: UCLA's 'Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills' (PEERS)
Education
*Master of Science in Counseling (California State University-Northridge)
*Master of Arts in Education (Indiana University)
*Pupil Personnel Services Credential (since 2005)
*School Psychology Credential (since 2005)
*Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice (Indiana University)
Experience
*School Psychologist with 8 years experience, prior to that in the same school district, 4 years as a Behavior Specialist
*Formerly, 5 years as a special educator across the spectrum of disabilities offering a breadth of experiences in Chicago and locally in the West San Fernando Valley.
*SELPA member of the CAPTAIN Cadre (California Autism Professional Training and Information Network), connecting evidence-based practices to respective school districts within the SELPA and neighboring communities.
*Certified Provider: UCLA's 'Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills' (PEERS)
