Kendra Evans, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Behavior Management Department Head
Education and Degrees
- BA, San Francisco State University (emphasis in Clinical Psychology)
- MSW, San José State University
- Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Studies Program,
Pennsylvania State University
Licenses - Board Certifications
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Licensed Clinical Social Workers)
- California-Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential (authorized subjects: social sciences, elementary and secondary basic skills, parent education, human development, family management)
Professional Experience
Kendra is a Field Instructor with San José State University for MSW practicum students placed at CHC in the Behavior Management Department (BMD), as well as a Clinical Supervisor for ASW staff in BMD. She provides interventions to clients, families, and staff in anger management, emotional regulation, de-escalation, and crisis management skills.
She has experience working with school age children who have severe emotional disabilities (ADHD, ASD, Bipolar Disorder, ODD, OCD, depression, and anxiety) in residential, day treatment, school-based, clinic, home and community settings. Kendra is trained in DSS (risk assessment, dependency, reunification, foster care, and adoption) timelines and procedures. She has extensive knowledge of special education law, the IEP process, behavioral support plans, inclusion interventions, and classroom management techniques. She has clinically utilized theory of mind principles, cognitive behavioral therapy, and social cognitive intervention strategies to assist clients in the development and generalization of perspective taking and social skills. She has received advanced training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and is trained in discrete trial, picture exchange communication (PECS), behavioral analysis, and implementation of school and home based ABA programs. Kendra is also certified as a trainer in Professional Assault Prevention (ProAct) and trains and certifies Behavior Specialist Outreach Program (BSOP) staff in crisis intervention and restraint procedures.
Professional Affiliations
- California Association for Behavior Analysis
- Council for Exceptional Children
- National Association of Social Workers
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- CHC Employee Excellence Award, 2006
Recent Presentations
- “Behavior Management- Classroom Strategies to Promote Positive Behaviors.” Calaba Annual Conference, 2006; EPA Charter School Staff, 2007; Stanbridge Academy Staff, 2007.
- “Strategies to Promote Positive Behaviors.” Palo Alto Community Child Care, 2007; SELPA II Community Advisory Committee Training, 2008.
- “Skills for Teaching Diverse Populations- Module 2 Course for Adult Education Teacher Credential Program.” Metropolitan Education, 2007 & 2008.
- “Anger Management Strategies for School Aged Children.” CHC Parent Education Class, 2008.
- “Managing Difficult Behaviors of Children with Autism Disorder.” CHC Parent Education Class, 2008.
