JIBID CICEKCI
With nearly 30 years of experience as a school psychologist and over 25 years in private practice, I’ve dedicated my career to helping individuals reach their full potential. In my work with K-12 students, I conduct thorough assessments and provide tailored support to address learning, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges, guiding students toward personal and academic growth.
In my private practice, I work with children and adults with ADHD, anxiety, autism, social challenges, and poor self-esteem. I also conduct psycho-educational assessments which include diagnosing and addressing a range of learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges, as well as providing targeted recommendations to foster growth. I’m a strong believer in early intervention, supporting skill-building to prevent future challenges and build a foundation for lasting confidence and resilience. I offer specialized training in social skills, parenting, personal growth, anger and stress management, and positive/effective communication.
As an educational advocate, I attend IEP meetings and guide families in navigating Individualized Education Programs, ensuring students receive the resources they need to thrive and reach their full potential.
My mission is simple but powerful: to let a “Ray of Sunshine” into each person’s life, empowering them to be their best selves. Through compassionate support and personalized guidance, I strive to make a meaningful difference, helping individuals gain confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of possibility.
Summary of Qualifications
- Immense knowledge of state and federal regulationsregarding the identification and placement ofstudents in special education.
- In-depth knowledge of behavior modificationstrategies and working effectively with families.
- Exceptional ability in working with parents, obtaining,clarifying, and exchanging information and findings.
- Profound ability in communicating effectiveinstructional strategies and interventions, based onsynthesis of academic, cognitive, and behavioralassessment data.
- Extensive experience in providing services tochildren, parents, teachers, administrators,paraprofessional staff and community agenciesthrough a variety of special and unique services,including psycho-educational testing and diagnosis,consultation and counseling.
- Exceptional ability to establish and maintain effectiveworking relationships with a variety of people in amulti-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
- Extensive experience in working with preschoolersand their families in providing discipline, raisingself-esteem, and getting them prepared foracademic success.
- Exceptional ability in establishing rapport andbuilding strong connections through individual andsmall-group counseling with students elementarythrough high school.
- Extensive experience in counseling students inindividual and small group sessions.
- Strong ability to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Extensive experience in diagnosing autisticspectrum disorders and working with children andadults with autism.
Accomplishments
Developed plans of behavior modification, which engendered great results in the form of improved behavior and happier students, teachers, and parents.
- Devised and conducted weekly “Social skills” group counseling sessions with students with a diagnosis of autism.
Professional Experience
- Conducted comprehensive initial and triennia psychosocial assessments for students grades K-12.
- Assessed and diagnosed specific learning, emotional, and behavioral disabilities including case study evaluation, recommendations for remediation or placement in special programs and/or psycho-educational interventions.
- Helped students with their psychoeducational development, their abilities and potentials, and their social-emotional needs.
- Helped students adjust to cultural and environmental factors, which influence the learning and adjustment processes
