About

ISABELLA CUGNASCO 

Phone: +54 2944706775 Email: icugnasco@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

As an Educational Psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience, I have worked in various institutional and community settings. Proven track record in developing and implementing innovative community and educational programs. Expertise in field interventions, curriculum and materials design, teacher training, presentations, conference papers, student assessment, fostering inclusive learning environments among others. Highly skilled in collaborating with diverse teams and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS     

• Leadership and team coordination
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project creation and management
• Results-oriented
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Mediation and empathy
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Self-learning

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, Meet, Drive, Keep), email, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experienced in utilizing social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) for professional networking.
• Achieved an Intermediate Level 4 in Digital Skills Self-Assessment.
• Has completed the 80 hours Transcription 101 Training  Course at Typewhizz

WORK EXPERIENCE

Educational Psychologist Escuela de los Andes, Villa la Angostura, Neuquén, Argentina (2006-Present)

• Developes and coordinates projects focused on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE).
• Provides academic support and counseling to students.
• Conducts cognitive assessments and implemented accommodations for students with diverse needs
• Collaborates with families, teachers, and administrators.
• Deliveres teacher training and parent workshops.
• Developes and managed student records, reports, and projects.
• Oversees admissions process.

Director of Programs and Projects – Fundación Comunitaria Cozumel, Cozumel, México (2002-2006)

• Oversaw the development and implementation of community-based programs, including addiction prevention, scholarship, and volunteer engagement initiatives.
• Conducted research and data analysis to inform program design and measure impact.
• Built and managed a team of dedicated volunteers.
• Secured funding from various sources to support program activities.
• Research Fellow & Coordinator, Child Development Area Cesni (Center for Studies on Child Nutrition), Buenos Aires, Argentina (1995-2001)
• Actively participated in the design, implementation, evaluation, and data analysis of research studies and programs (Tierra del Fuego Project and Lobería Project).
• Provided consultancy services to other institutions.
• Presented research findings at various scientific conferences and workshops.
• Co-authored scientific articles.
• Content Creator Edunexo.com (2000)
• Selected and produced articles on child-rearing for children aged 0-5.

Teaching Assistant Psychology of Development I Course, Universidad del Salvador, Faculty of Psychology and Psychopedagogy (1997-2000)

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor of Educational Psychology (with Honors), Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina (1996)

Fellowships

• ISSBD (International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development) International workshop on Social Policies Research: “Families, peers and schools as developmental environments”. Junior Fellow. Poster Presentation: “Child development: Su asociación con variables Ambientales”. Lima, Perú, 2001
• University of Northern Colorado. International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Colorado, USA. Enero-Mayo 1996

LANGUAGES

• Spanish: Native
• English: Fluent
• Italian: Native (second language)
• French: Basic

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Transcription 101 Training Course. Typewhizz. April 1015
• Early literacy Congress. Wumbox. July 17-18, 2023
• School Guidance Teams: Myths and Challenges. Alquimia. July 9-16, 2022
• II Neuroscience and Neuroeducation Conference. Equipo Cognoscere. February, 2022
• Visible Learning and Thinking Course. Neuroeduca. August, 2020
• Workshop: Intervention in Critical Incidents Involving Children and Adolescents. Mexican Association of Stress, Trauma, and Disaster. Cozumel, Mexico. 16 hours. 2005
• International Congress on Addiction Prevention and Treatment. Fundación Zazil-Be. Cancún, Mexico. 24 hours. 2004
• Workshop: How to Build a Successful Volunteer Program. 6 hours. 2003
• Postgraduate Specialization in Clinical Psychopedagogy in Early Development and Bonding. Focus on Early Childhood Development Diagnosis (Bayley II Test, CAT-CLAMS Scale, Massie-Campbell Scale, etc.). National Children’s Hospital Dr. J.P. Garrahan. Interdisciplinary Clinics Service. Duration: 3 years. (1998-2001)