Kevin Macpherson, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Improvement & Special Education

  • Education

    • Universidad de Unibe

      2010 - 2010
      Summer Exchange Program Psychology and Mental Health

      Observed and participated in activities in the following clinical /classroom settings: Psychology Clinic, Neuro-Psychiatric School (K-8), Therapy Center in deprived area, Seminar in Cross-Cultural Psychology

    • Beaverton High School

      2004 - 2008

      Activities and Societies: • Varsity basketball captain • Keynote speaker at graduation • National Honor Society • Choir • Band

    • University of California, Berkeley

      2015 - 2020
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) EDUCATION

      Dissertation Committee: Dr. Frank Worrell, Dr. Phillip Prinz, Dr. David KirpCoursework includes Advanced Statistics, Measurement and Survey Design, Program Evaluation, Special Education Mixed-Methods Research Methods and Design, Psychosocial Development, Education Public PolicyResearch interests include: (a) psychosocial variables and how they impact student motivation and achievement in low-income community school contexts, (b) investigating school social environments that… Show more Dissertation Committee: Dr. Frank Worrell, Dr. Phillip Prinz, Dr. David KirpCoursework includes Advanced Statistics, Measurement and Survey Design, Program Evaluation, Special Education Mixed-Methods Research Methods and Design, Psychosocial Development, Education Public PolicyResearch interests include: (a) psychosocial variables and how they impact student motivation and achievement in low-income community school contexts, (b) investigating school social environments that cultivate non-cognitive skills such as self-efficacy, self-regulation, grit, growth mindset, (c) literacy and reading motivation. Show less

    • Claremont McKenna College

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts Psychology; Leadership Sequence

      Awards and Honors:• Dean's List: Fall 2011, Spring 2012• Psychology department's John R. Snortum award for distinctive character and student who is most likely to make significant contribution for the enrichment of the greater community. • Fletcher-Jones Research Fellowship for senior thesis• Received departmental honors for thesis titled "Using Video Modeling to Teach Children with Autism to give Verbal Comments and Gesture Appropriately During Competitive Play"

    • Loyola Marymount University

      2012 - 2014
      Master's degree Special Education and Teaching

      • Thesis titled: “Disability discovery intervention: Empowerment through disability knowledge and how the process affects academic achievement”• Teach for America: Special Education Cohort• Education Honor Society: Chi Lambda Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi

  • Experience

    • Occupational Therapist Office of Liz Isono (MS,OTR/L)

      Jul 2010 - Aug 2010
      Intern
    • Claremont Autism Center

      Sept 2010 - May 2012
      Research Assistant and Therapist
    • Quest Therapeutic Camps

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
      Therapeutic Counselor
    • Landmark Medical Center (in-patient psychiatric facility)

      Jan 2012 - May 2012
      Intern
    • Teach for America

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
      Corps Member
    • Alliance College-Ready Public Schools

      Aug 2012 - Aug 2015
      Resource Specialist
    • Loyola Marymount University

      Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
      Graduate Research Assistant
    • KIPP Bay Area Schools

      Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
      Education Specialist (Part Time)
    • University of California, Berkeley

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      Graduate Tutor: Athletic Study Center (part time)
    • KIPP Bay Area Public Schools

      Jul 2016 - May 2021
      • Associate Director of Special Education

        Jul 2019 - May 2021
      • Special Education Program Specialist

        Jul 2016 - Jul 2019
    • KIPP Public Schools Northern California

      Jul 2020 - May 2021
      Associate Director of Special Education
    • WestEd

      May 2021 - now
      Improvement Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Improvement Science Coaching Course

      Improvement Collective
      Jun 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Basketball Player

      Issued by SAN QUENTIN PRISON STATE PRISON AND REHABILITATION on Mar 2016
      SAN QUENTIN PRISON STATE PRISON AND REHABILITATIONAssociated with Kevin Macpherson, PhD
    • Club Co-President Claremont Mckenna College

      Issued by Special Olympics on Sept 2010
      Special OlympicsAssociated with Kevin Macpherson, PhD
    • Basketball Coach

      Issued by Claremont Youth Basketball on Nov 2009
      Claremont Youth BasketballAssociated with Kevin Macpherson, PhD