Chandler Unified School District

Throughout her tenure with the district, Dr. Perala has supported hundreds of students by assisting the IEP Team in School Performance Testing and Administration of Student Services.

As a former employee (retired in 2019) and current contractor, Dr. Perala continues to provide Psychoeducational Evaluations on a case-by-case need for the Special Education Program, offering specialization in areas of Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Social-Emotional Behavior, and bilingual learners. Verse in brief and comprehensive assessments, Dr. Perala consults with educators and families to address child concerns in the classroom by aiding in student data and recommendations for overall success.

• School Performance Testing: Cognitive and Academics
• Bilingual Evaluations: Language Proficiency Testing (Spanish/English)
• Adaptive Functioning Questionnaires: Emotional-Behavioral
• Interviews: Parent/Guardian and Teacher
• Classroom Observations: Student • Reviews: Background History & Medical Records • Consultations: MET Meetings 1 & 2
• Reporting: e-IEP PRO, Student Data & Psychologist Recommendations

PUBLIC EDUCATION The Arizona Department of Education ▸​

JOB LOCATION Chandler, AZ AGE GROUP Toddler - Adolescent SERVICE TYPE Consultations, Testing & Assessments CONCENTRATION Multidisciplinary, Psychoeducational EMPLOYMENT Employee, Contractor YEAR ACTIVE 2005 - 2021

Skyline Education

Advocating for student success, Dr. Perala’s community relationships continue to impact families through different mediums of education, developing life-long learners and good stewardship among students. Partnering with Administration, Dr. Perala provides comprehensive testing of school performance by assisting children with secondary language challenges. Dr. Perala’s background in Bilingual Evaluations help families align with Educators to support student success.

• School Performance Testing: Cognitive and Academics
• Bilingual Evaluations: Language Proficiency Testing (Spanish/English)
• Adaptive Functioning Questionnaires: Emotional-Behavioral
• Interviews: Parent/Guardian and Teacher
• Classroom Observations: Student • Reviews: Background History & Medical Records • Consultations: MET Meetings 1 & 2
• Reporting: e-IEP PRO, Student Data & Psychologist Recommendations

PUBLIC SCHOOL The Arizona Board for Charter Schools ▸

​JOB LOCATION Chandler, AZ AGE GROUP Toddler - Adolescent SERVICE TYPE Consultations, Testing & Assessments CONCENTRATION Multidisciplinary, Psychoeducational EMPLOYMENT Contractor YEAR ACTIVE 2017 - 2023

Wilson School District

Collaborating with Educators, Dr. Perala supported multiple student service requests offering assistance with Bilingual Evaluations and related Diagnostic Testing for Special Education. Dr. Perala provided in-depth reporting of student progress, sharing insight into student profile and expert opinion for recommendations of student success.

• School Performance Testing: Cognitive and Academics
• Bilingual Evaluations: Language Proficiency Testing (Spanish/English)
• Adaptive Functioning Questionnaires: Emotional-Behavioral
• Interviews: Parent/Guardian and Teacher
• Classroom Observations: Student • Reviews: Background History & Medical Records • Consultations: MET Meetings 1 & 2
• Reporting: e-IEP PRO, Student Data & Psychologist Recommendations

PUBLIC EDUCATION The Arizona Department of Education ▸

​JOB LOCATION Phoenix, AZ AGE GROUP Toddler - Adolescent SERVICE TYPE Consultations, Testing & Assessments CONCENTRATION Multidisciplinary, Psychoeducational EMPLOYMENT Contractor YEAR ACTIVE 2017 - 2018

Higley Unified School District

Teamed with Special Education to assist district with Psychoeducational Evaluations, including Autism and other related disability concerns. Dr. Perala conducted multiple assessments testing strengths and limitations of students, providing comprehensive overview and recommendations to positively impact overall performance.

• School Performance Testing: Cognitive and Academics
• Bilingual Evaluations: Language Proficiency Testing (Spanish/English)
• Adaptive Functioning Questionnaires: Emotional-Behavioral
• Interviews: Parent/Guardian and Teacher
• Classroom Observations: Student • Reviews: Background History & Medical Records • Consultations: MET Meetings 1 & 2
• Reporting: e-IEP PRO, Student Data & Psychologist Recommendations

PUBLIC EDUCATION The Arizona Department of Education ▸

​JOB LOCATION Gilbert, AZ AGE GROUP Toddler - Adolescent SERVICE TYPE Consultations, Testing & Assessments CONCENTRATION Multidisciplinary, Psychoeducational EMPLOYMENT Contractor YEAR ACTIVE 2017 - 2023

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Supporting Disability Determination Services Administration by conducting Forensic Testing of children and families seeking state resources for disability reimbursement. Through clinician work, Dr. Perala assesses by interviewing family members/caregivers and reviewing medical records for gained insight, taking into context the child’s background and need for services. Additionally, Dr. Perala finalizes the evaluation with required tests and questionnaires for overall compliance with state’s request of reporting information.

• Diagnostic Testing: Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, etc. • Performance Testing: Cognitive and Academics • Adaptive Functioning Questionnaires: Emotional-Behavioral
• Bilingual Evaluations (Spanish/English)
• Clinical Interviews: Parent/Guardian & Medical Professionals
• Clinical Observations: Child & Family Members • Record Reviews: Background History & Medical Documents • Client Consultations: Case Manager & State Officials
• Reporting: SSA Portal, Child Data & Psychologist Recommendations

FAMILY WELFARE The US Social Security Administration ▸

​JOB LOCATION Phoenix/Tucson, AZ AGE GROUP Infant - Adolescent SERVICE TYPE Consultations, Testing & Assessments CONCENTRATION Forensic, Developmental EMPLOYMENT Contractor YEAR ACTIVE 2009 - 2023

Arizona department of Child Safety

Partnered with Child Protective Services to conduct Forensic Evaluations for allegations of neglect and abuse of children. Dr. Perala coordinated assessments of parents and family members who were either current caregivers of the child, or the alleged person(s) of interest in case. Through extensive interviewing and background collection, Dr. Perala would test for a multitude of concerns in areas of personality traits and psychopathology, competency and cognitive ability, drug/substance abuse, including psychopharmacology overview.

Dr. Perala’s role would extend to the child’s welfare in the case if resources were deemed necessary for placement. The type of testing involved ranged from best interest and developmental assessments to diagnostic and performance testing to support recommendations for care of child. Furthermore, Dr. Perala consulted with Case Managers, often times, Court Officials (Attorneys/Mediators) providing expert testimony and clinical opinion with reporting information of the child’s welfare and opportunity to thrive in permanent placement.

• Diagnostic Testing: Autism, ADHD, Disabilities, Drug/Substance, etc. • Performance Testing: Cognitive/Competency and Academics • Questionnaires: Emotional-Behavioral, Personality
• Bilingual Evaluations (Spanish/English)
• Clinical Interviews: Parent/Guardian & Medical Professionals
• Clinical Observations: Child & Family Members • Record Reviews: Background History & Medical Documents • Client Consultations: Case Manager & State Officials
• Reporting: Direct, Child/Family Data & Psychologist Recommendations

CHILD PROTECTION The State of Arizona ▸

​JOB LOCATION Phoenix, AZ AGE GROUP Infant - Adult SERVICE TYPE Consultations, Testing & Assessments CONCENTRATION Forensic, Mental Fitness, Developmental EMPLOYMENT Contactor YEAR ACTIVE 2013 - 2018

Northern Arizona University

Provided clinical instruction for graduate level course by lecturing students for advancement in The Department of Educational Psychology. Dr. Perala prepared students through supervised coursework in Psychometric; furthering discipline in areas of assessment tools, measurement instruments and formalized models that connect observational data (response to items, e.g., IQ-test) to theory-based idiosyncrasies (e.g., intelligence) for a hands-on scientific approach to student learning.

• Course Planning: Student Calendar, Textbook Chapters & Materials • Coursework: In-Class Presentations, Case Studies, Papers & Tests • Course Administration: Student Feedback , Grading/Scoring
• Course Review: Department Chair Meetings, Class Progress/Completion

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY The Arizona Board of Regents ▸

​JOB LOCATION Flagstaff, AZ AGE GROUP Adult SERVICE TYPE Instruction CONCENTRATION Presentations & Instruction EMPLOYMENT Employee YEAR ACTIVE 2005