Elina Saeki, PhD, NCSP University of Houston - Victoria School of Arts and Sciences 3007 North Ben Wilson Victoria, Texas 77901 saekie@uhv.edu ph: (361) 570-4292 fax: (361) 580-5507 Education Ph.D. University of California, Santa Barbara, 2012 Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (Specialization in School Psychology) M.Ed. University of California, Santa Barbara, 2009 School Psychology B.A. California State University, Long Beach, 2006 Psychology Professional Appointments September 2013 September 2012 Co-Director, University of Houston-Victoria, School Psychology Master s Program Assistant Professor, University of Houston-Victoria Professional Credentials, Certifications, and Licenses Nationally Certified School Psychologist School Psychologist (California, Pupil Personnel Services Credential) Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (Texas) Eligible and currently in the application process for the following: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (Texas) Licensed Psychologist (Texas) Under Review Publications and Technical Reports E. Saeki [updated May 2013] 1
Saeki, E., & Quirk, M. Relations between social-emotional/behavioral functioning, engagement, and motivation among early adolescents. Educational Psychology. McQuillin, S. D., Strait, G. G., & Saeki, E. Program support and value of training in mentor s satisfaction and anticipated continuation of school-based mentoring relationships. Children and Youth Services Review. Refereed Journal Articles Saeki, E., Jimerson, S. R., Earhart, J., Hart, S., Renshaw, T., Singh, R. D., & Stewart, K. (2011). Response to Intervention (RtI) in the social, emotional, and behavioral domains: Current challenges and emerging possibilities. Contemporary School Psychology, 15, 43-52. Singh, R., Jimerson, S. R., Renshaw, T., Saeki, E., Hart, S. R., Earhart, J., & Stewart, K. (2011). A summary and synthesis of contemporary empirical evidence regarding the effects of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.). Contemporary School Psychology, 15, 93-102. Book Chapters Jimerson, S. R., Brown, J. A., Saeki, E., Watanabe, Y., Kobayashi, T., & Hatzichristou, C. (2012). Natural disasters. In S. Brock & S. Jimerson (Eds.), Best practices in crisis prevention and intervention in the schools (2nd ed.). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists. Dowdy, E., Furlong, M., Eklund, K., Saeki, E., & Ritchey, K. (2010). Screening for mental health and wellness: Current school-based practices and emerging possibilities. In B. Doll, W. Pfohl, & J. Yoon (Eds.), Handbook of youth prevention science. New York, NY: Routledge. Technical Reports Felix, E., & Saeki, E. (2011). Systems Improvement Work Plan Study: Final Research Report. Ventura County Human Services Agency. Quirk, M., Furlong, M., & Saeki, E. (2010). Harding Early Years Project (HEYP) evaluation results. Technical report submitted to Harding Elementary School. Felix, E., & Saeki, E. (2009). Factors affecting long term foster care stay: Final research report. Ventura County Human Services Agency. Online Publications Saeki, E., Ishikuma, T., Watanabe, Y., & Jimerson, S. R. (2011). Japanese translation: New schools for students with disabilities: Tips for families who have been relocated. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists. Available online at http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/japan/relocated_families_japanese.pdf Jimerson, S. R., & Saeki, E. (2011). Japanese translation: Helping relocated students with special needs in Japan: Recommendations for receiving schools. Tokyo, Japan: Japan E. Saeki [updated May 2013] 2
Association of School Psychologists. Available online at http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/japan/relocating_students_special_needs _Japanese.pdf Saeki, E., & Jimerson, S. R. (2011). Quick facts and tips for disaster relief: Japan and cultural considerations. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists. Available online at http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/japan-culturalconsiderations.aspx Saeki, E., Ishikuma, T., Watanabe, Y., & Jimerson, S. R. (2011). Japanese translation: Risk factors for trauma reaction. Tokyo, Japan: Japan School Psychology Association. Available online at http://schoolpsychology.jp/files/kikiniokeru_enjo.pdf Saeki, E., Ishikuma, T., Watanabe, Y., & Jimerson, S. R. (2011). Japanese translation: Quick facts and tips: Crisis reactions. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists. Available online at http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/crisisreactions_english_japanese.pdf Saeki, E., Ishikuma, T., Watanabe, Y., & Jimerson, S. R. (2011). Japanese translation: Identifying severely traumatized children: Tips for parents and educators. Tokyo, Japan: Japan School Psychology Association. Available online at http://schoolpsychology.jp/files/identifying_severely_traumatized_children_japanese.pdf Presentations National Conferences McQuillin, S., & Saeki, E. (2013, February). Mechanisms of change in school-based psychosocial interventions. Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Seattle, WA. Pastorek, M., Saeki, E., Coleman, S., Crawford, S., & Hartmann, K. (2013, February). Integrating applied research and intern training in a school setting. Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Seattle, WA. Watanabe, Y., & Saeki, E. (2012, July). When faced with interpersonal conflict: Developmental trends in emotional literacy and social skills acquisition among elementary and secondary students. Paper presented at the International School Psychology Association Conference, Montreal, Canada. Saeki, E., & Quirk, M. (2012, February). Student engagement and motivation: Relations to social-emotional and behavioral functioning. Participant Information Exchange (PIE) Session presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Jimerson, S. R., Saeki, E., Haddock, A., & Gillespie, A. (2012, February). Promoting problem solving and reducing discipline referrals during recess: playground interventions and E. Saeki [updated May 2013] 3
strategies. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Watanabe, Y., Jimerson, S. R., Saeki, E., & Kido, M. (2012, February). Cross national insights regarding emotional literacy and social skills acquisition. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Jimerson, S. R., Brown, J., Saeki, E., & Watanabe, Y. (2012, February). Natural disasters: Preparing for and responding to the unpredictable. Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Saeki, E., Singh, R., Stewart, K., & Jimerson, S. R. (2011, February). Current challenges and emerging possibilities in social-emotional and behavioral RtI. Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, San Francisco, CA. Saeki, E., Jimerson, S., & Martinez, N. (2011, February). Playground strategies to promote problem solving and reduce discipline referrals. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, San Francisco, CA. Jimerson, S., Martinez, N., & Saeki, E. (2011, August). Power of Play: Strategies to promote problem solving and social skills on the playground. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, Washington, DC. Saeki, E., & Quirk, M. (2010, March). Reading motivation and reading achievement among Hispanic English Learners. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Chicago, IL. Ritchey, K., Renshaw, T., Saeki, E., & Stewart, K. (2010, March). The need for methodological pluralism in school psychology. Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Chicago, IL. Regional Conferences Saeki, E., Jimerson, S., & Martinez, N. (2010, March). Power of Play: Playground intervention to promote problem solving and reduce discipline referrals. Paper presented at the California Association of School Psychologists Conference, Costa Mesa, CA. Sullivan, K., Singh, R., Saeki, E., Beem, S., Furlong, M., & Quirk, M. (2009, March). Identifying students for response to intervention programs: The implications of using reading fluency measures on English language learners and word-callers. Paper presented at the California Association of School Psychologists Conference, Riverside, CA. Professional Presentations Gordon-Hall, T., & Saeki, E. (2012, September). A guide for conducting suicide risk assessments and crisis interventions. Lecture presented at the Psychology Colloquium Series, University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria, TX. E. Saeki [updated May 2013] 4
Pastorek, M., & Saeki, E. (2012, March). Emotional Disturbance vs Social Maladjustment: Tips and strategies to help students with Emotional Disturbance be successful in school. Presentation for teachers and staff at Horne Elementary School, Cypress, TX. Saeki, E. (2011, November). Media and its influences on children. Parent symposium at Emery Elementary School, Cypress, TX. Saeki, E. (2011, November). Suicide prevention in the schools. Presentation for teachers and staff at Spillane Middle School, Cypress, TX. Saeki, E. (2011, April). Social cognition. Lecture presented at graduate level Social Psychology course. Sharkey, J., Saeki, E., Renshaw, T., & Stewart, K. (2009, January). School-based behavioral consultation: Overview and case studies. Lecture presented at graduate level Consultation and Supervision course. Furlong, M., Quirk, M., Beem, S., Saeki, E., Singh, R., & Sullivan, K. (2009, November). English language learners and word-callers : Implications of using reading fluency measures for response to intervention programs. Paper presented at the Ventura County Association of School Psychologists meeting, Ventura, CA. Faculty/Instructor University of Houston-Victoria School of Arts & Sciences Teaching Experience Course List - graduate level courses Introduction to Assessment Integrated School Based Assessment I Integrated School Based Assessment II Early Childhood Assessment School Consultation Ethics in School Psychology Techniques of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Professional Behavior in School Psychology Course List - undergraduate level course Social Psychology Teaching Assistant University of California at Santa Barbara Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Course List E. Saeki [updated May 2013] 5
Social Bases of Behavior (Graduate level course) Identity and Pluralism (Undergraduate level course) Professional Service Faculty Sponsor (2012-ongoing) University of Houston-Victoria, Psi Chi (International Honor Society in Psychology) University of Houston-Victoria, School Psychology Association (SPA) Member (2012-2013) School Psychology Faculty Search Committee Post-Doctoral Fellowship Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Services (Richmond, TX): February 2013-Present Assisted with generating grant proposal targeted to develop an effective and comprehensive crisis response system for individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders Jones Assessment Center (Houston, TX): September-December 2012 Conducted psychological and intelligence assessments to determine eligibility for social security disability benefits Pre-Doctoral Internship Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Cypress, TX): 2011-2012 Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) Accredited by the Council of Directors of School Psychology Programs (CDSPP) National Association of School Psychologists American Psychological Association Professional Affiliations E. Saeki [updated May 2013] 6