Lara Jane Gauci
Educational Psychologist
Zurrieq
Summary
After obtaining my Masters Degree in Psychology, I worked as the Lead Psychologist at St.Ignatuis College, in charge of managing a team of 3 people to provide Psychological services in 7 schools. I also work in private practice, where I have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team aimed at supporting children, adolescents, and adults with diverse social and cultural backgrounds. These experiences have also led me to invest more time in mentoring students at the University of Malta who are studying to become proficient in services that are beneficial to society. I am a visiting lecturer and examiner, as well as a dissertation supervisor with the Faculty of Social Wellbeing. I obtained my warrant in 2022.
I am a Ph.D. Student at the University of Malta. I am researching on ADHD diagnosis and experiences in children and adults. I am currently in my first year of studies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervisor, Visiting Lecturer & Examiner
University of Malta - Psychology Deparment
06.2020 - Current
- Delivering lectures to Masters Students on ADHD in women.
- Examiner for Oral Exams of B.Psy students (Helping Skills)
- Supervising students who are writing their dissertations.
- Chairperson, Examiner, and External Examiner for B.Psy dissertations.
Educational Psychologist
TAASC
08.2019 - Current
- Providing Psychology Services to clients aged between 2 and 18 years that need support in educational settings.
- Implementing Psychological Assessments designed for children, teenagers, and adults.
- Writing Psychological Reports that are needed for accommodations in schools and other social benefits.
- Working with multidisciplinary teams and provide services for assessment pathways designed to address Neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD.
- Interviewing Parents and collecting information about clients' history.
- Meetings and consultancy services offered to schools.
- Mentoring Psychology Assistants.
- Providing training tutorials regarding report writing, educational psychology, diagnosis, and mental disorders.
Educational Psychologist
School Psychological Service - Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth Research and Innovation
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Lead Psychology Practitioner at St. Ignatius College.
- Managing the Psychology team and mentoring Psychology Assistants that work within the college.
- Assessing, Diagnosing, and implementing Psychological Interventions with students.
- Addressing Crisis Interventions.
- Consultancy services to educators regarding students' learning development and psychological well-being.
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development Training.
- Assist the Principal Psychologist and Managing Psychologist in data and waiting list management.
- Carry out day-to-day administration and management duties.
- Supported school administration in the analysis of assessment data to inform instructional decision-making processes.
- Designed specialized programs based on individualized assessments that addressed specific learning disabilities or emotional disorders.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary teams to address complex issues related to student learning and development.
- Implemented targeted interventions for students struggling academically or socially, resulting in increased success rates.
- Provided professional development opportunities for educators on topics related to educational psychology best practices.
Education
Masters of Psychology (M.Psy) - Educational Psychology
University of Malta
Msida, Malta 10.2017 - 11.2019
Higher Diploma (Master Qualifying) - Psychology
University of Malta
Msida, Malta 10.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Maltese
University of Malta
Msida, Malta 10.2011 - 11.2014
Ph.D. - Psychology
University of Malta
Malta 01.2023 - Current
Timeline
Ph.D. - Psychology
University of Malta
01.2023 - Current
Supervisor, Visiting Lecturer & Examiner
University of Malta - Psychology Deparment
06.2020 - Current
Educational Psychologist
School Psychological Service - Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth Research and Innovation
01.2020 - 07.2023
Educational Psychologist
TAASC
08.2019 - Current
Masters of Psychology (M.Psy) - Educational Psychology
University of Malta
10.2017 - 11.2019
Higher Diploma (Master Qualifying) - Psychology
University of Malta
10.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Maltese
University of Malta
10.2011 - 11.2014
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