PEDRO OLVERA, PSY.D., 2522 Chambers Road, Suite 100 Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 625-8808 - Office drs.olvera@neuroedclinic.com www.neuroedclinic.com EDUCATION: 2004-2007 Alliant International University San Diego, CA Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Educational Psychology. Dissertation: Assessment of Antisocial Behavior in Elementary School Children: Manifestations, Risk Factors, Models of Development, and Assessment of Comorbid Learning Disabilities 2000-2003 Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Master of Arts in Education (School Psychology): Pupil Personnel Services authorization in School Psychology Graduation Research Project: The Assessment of Bilingual Children 1999-2000 Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA Completed 28 Masters level units in Theological Studies 1997-1999 San Diego Christian College El Cajon, CA CREDENTIALS: Bachelor of Arts in Social Science & History. Professional Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential Specialization (2003) LICENSE: California School Psychology Licensed Educational Psychologist (2008) California #2975
Pg. 2 ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: Azusa Pacific University Department of School Counseling and School Psychology NASP Approved (2010) 2007-Present Assistant Professor 2007-Present School Psychology 2008-Present Program Director Courses Taught: School Psychology Coursework (Advanced Courses): EDPY 633 Multicultural/ Bilingual Assessment & Intervention EDPY 683 Psychoeducational Assessment 3 EDPY 637 Child Psychopathology: Assessment and Treatment School Counseling & School Psychology Coursework (Core Courses): EDCO 557 Child and Adolescent Development and Learning EDCO 545 Positive Behavior Supports and Classroom Intervention School Psychology Field based Coursework/Supervision (Clinical Courses): EDPY 685/655 School Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 1 EDPY 686/656 School Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 2 EDPY 687/657 School Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 3 EDPY 688/657 School Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 4 EDPY 635 B Role and Function of School Psychologist: Individual/Group Counseling (Practicum) School Counseling Field based Coursework/Supervision (Clinical Courses): EDCO 564/596 School Counseling Fieldwork/Internship 1 EDCO 594/597 School Counseling Fieldwork/Internship 2 UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES: Graduate School of Education: AAA (Assessment, Accountability, and Accreditation.)- School Psychology Program Representative 2008-Present
Pg. 3 Department of School Counseling and Psychology 2008-Present Curriculum and Evaluation Committee- School Psychology Program Representative/Co-Chair School Psychology Program : National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Approval Committee Task Force- Coordinator School Psychology NASP Approved (Conditional)- 2010 2008-2009 PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: Bilingual Licensed Educational Psychologist Co Director Neuro-Educational Clinic Tustin, CA Private practice conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations in conjunction with neuropsychological evaluations 2010 Independent Educational Evaluations Bilingual Autism Assessments (ADOS) Evaluations are conducted in English, Spanish, or Bilingual. Licensed Educational Psychologist Mary Jo Lang, PhD Orange, CA 2008-2009 Private practice conducting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations Independent Educational Evaluations Bilingual Autism Assessments (ADOS)
Pg. 4 Supervising Faculty (Bilingual Educational Psychologist) Pediatric Neurodevelopment Institute (PNI) at Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA 2007-Present Served as supervising faculty to doctoral students conducting psychoeducational evaluations to Latino bilingual children in the community. Bilingual Autism Assessments (ADOS) Consultant School Psychologist Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Santa Ana, CA 2007-Present Bilingual/Monolingual Psychoeducational Assessments Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM) Autism Assessment (ADOS) Bilingual School Psychologist (English/Spanish) Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Santa Ana, CA Specialized in: 2003-2007 Bilingual/Monolingual Psychoeducational Assessments Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM) Bilingual Autism Assessment (ADOS) Supervised intern/practicum students Intern Bilingual School Santa Ana Unified School District 2002-2003
Pg. 5 Psychologist (English/Spanish) (SAUSD) Santa Ana, CA Certification Social Worker Completed 1200 hours of supervised experience Concept 7 Family and Support Treatment Centers Laguna Hills, CA 1999-2000 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Psychological Association (APA) 2009-Present Educational Psychology (Division 15) 2009-Present School Psychology (Division 16) 2009-Present National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Bilingual Directory 2000-Present 2008-Present California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) Region IX Board Member 2000-Present 2009-2011 Orange County Association of School Psychologists (OCASP) School Psychology Educators of California (SPEC) President Elect President Past President Azusa Pacific University Representative/Member 2006-Present 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-Present
Pg. 6 PUBLICATIONS: Olvera, P. (2007). Assessment of Antisocial Behavior in Elementary School Children: Manifestations, Risk Factors, Models of Development, and Assessment of Comorbid Learning Disabilities. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Alliant International University, San Diego, Ca. Olvera, P. & Crosby-Cooper, T. (2010). Strengths based assessments for school psychologists. CASP Today, 60 (1), 6; 1. Olvera, P. & Olvera, V.I. (2010). Supporting the cognitive, academic, and social emotional needs of children with diabetes: The school psychologist s role. CASP Today, 60 (3), 3; 11. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Reviewer Editorial Board Advisory Board CASP Research Committee Reviewer PRESENTATIONS: State of California Manual: Referral & Identification of English Learners Suspected of Having A Disability by Jarice Butterfield, Ph.D. California School Psychologists Refereed journal published by California Association of School Psychologists Reviewed submissions for Goodman Research Award Reviewer for proposals of the Christians on Diversity Academy (CDA) 2010 Conference 2010 2010 2010 2009 Peer Reviewed Presentations: Olvera, P. & Cerrillo-Gomez, L. (2010, March). A bilingual (English & Spanish) psychoeducational assessment MODEL grounded in Cattell-Horn Caroll (CHC) Theory: Introduction and application of MODEL through case study discussion. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists, Santa Clara, CA.
Pg. 7 Olvera, P. & Belisle, V. (2009, November). Disporportionality in special education: The school counselor as advocate. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the California Association of School Counselors, Temecula, CA. Olvera, P. & Cerrillo-Gomez, L. (2009, March). A bilingual (English & Spanish) psychoeducational assessment model grounded in Cattell-Horn Caroll (CHC) Theory: A data based decision making approach to conducting comprehensive bilingual tier three assessments. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists, Riverside, CA. Hiramoto, J., Olvera, P., Olvera, V., Bacon, L. (2008, March). CHC and PASS Theories of cognitive ability and function: Irreconcilable differences or just in need of marriage counseling. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists, Burlingame, CA. Invited Presentations: Olvera, P. & Cerrillo-Gomez, L. (2010,). Conducting assessment of bilingual (English & Spanish) students: An MODEL grounded in CHC theory. Presentation at the summer meeting of the Special Education Local Planning Agency (SELPA) Directors Conference, San Diego, CA. Olvera, P. & Cerrillo-Gomez, L. (2010). A MODEL approach to conducting assessment of bilingual (English & Spanish) students: A psychoeducational assessment approach grounded in CHC theory. Paper presentation at the summer meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists, Azusa, CA. Graydon, K., Belisle, V., and Olvera. P. (2010). Navigating the job hunt and thriving as a new school psychologist. Paper presentation at the summer meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists, Azusa, CA. Olvera, P. & Cerillo, L. (2010, March). A bilingual (English & Spanish) psychoeducational assessment model grounded in Cattell-Horn Caroll (CHC) Theory: A data based decision making approach to conducting comprehensive bilingual tier three assessment. A presentation for the Santa Ana Unified School District, Santa Ana, CA. Belisle, V. & Olvera, P. (2010, March). Making a successful transition: From inter to school psychologist. Presentation at the Annual meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists, Santa Clara, CA. Belisle, V. & Olvera, P. (2010, January). Making a successful transition: From practicum to intern. Presentation for the Orange County Association of School Psychologists, Orange, CA. Belisle, V. & Olvera, P. (2009, December). From surviving to succeeding: Your first year as a school psychologist. Presentation at the winter meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists, Orange, CA. Cerrillo-Gomez, L.& Olvera, P. (2009, August). Psychoeducational assessment of English language learners: A general overview. A panel discussion for the school psychologists a the Chaffey Joint High School District, Ontario, CA.
Pg. 8 Olvera, P. (2008, September). Learning about parent and student rights to facilitate a successful IEP (Spanish). Fiesta Educativa, Annual Conference, Orange County, CA Olvera, P. (2008, June). La ayuda que puede ofrecer un psicólogo escolar a las familias con hijos que tienen epilepsia. (How a school psychologist can serve families of children with epilepsy). A Spanish in-service presented at Children s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) for the Orange County chapter of Epilepsy Alliance, Orange, CA. Olvera, P. & Silva, R. (2008, January). Que es un psicólogo escolar? (What is a school psychologist)? A Spanish in-service presented for the Orange County chapter of Fiesta Familiar, Santa Ana, CA. Olvera, P. (2007, November). Response to intervention (RTI): The basics. A presentation for the Santa Ana Unified School District, Santa Ana, CA. DISSERTATION COMMITTEES: Phan, V. (2009). The assessment of adolescent self-injury: A practical guide for school psychologists. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Alliant International University, San Diego, Ca. Phaler, A.D. (2009). Educating children with emotional disturbances on comprehensive campuses. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Alliant International University, San Diego, Ca. OTHER APPOINTMENT/LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES : Crisis Team Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) First responder to district crises. 2003-2007 Special Education Leadership Team (SELT) (SAUSD) 2005-2007 Interview Panelist SAUSD -Interviewed school psychologist employee candidates 2005-2007 Special Education Information System (SEIS) Trainer Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Instructor SAUSD 2006-2007 SAUSD 2006-2007 HONORS/RECOGNITIONS
Nominated Support Staff of the Year Keynote Address Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Azusa Pacific University s Annual Faculty of Color Dinner Pedro Olvera, PsyD Pg. 9 2006 2008