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Dr. Raul Olvera has been a parent for 15 years. Dr. Raul is a practicing School Psychologist who has dedicated his career to working with students from culturally diverse populations. Moreover, Dr. Raul has extensive experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. Dr. Raul became a School Psychologist during a successful recovery from a life-threatening illness. He received so much love and support that he returned to school and became an educator. Dr. Raul was diagnosed with Juvenile Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 14. Dr. Raul went on to complete middle and high school, and college, living with a chronic illness. Several years later, Dr. Raul was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease, which also impacted his vision. Dr. Raul is a kidney transplant recipient and survivor. During his successful recovery, Dr. Raul earned his master’s and doctorate in psychology. Dr. Raul still lives with a chronic illness and has learned through personal experience how to thrive when life is unpredictable. 

Education

Dr. Raul received a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from National University in 2008 and a Master of International Business Administration (MBA) from Alliant International University in 2010. After taking time off from work and education and recovering from a chronic illness from 2012 to 2014, Dr. Raul returned to Graduate School and received a Master’s in Education, specializing in School Psychology, from Alliant International University in 2019. Soon after, Dr. Raul earned a Doctorate in Psychology, specializing in Educational Psychology, from Alliant International University in 2023, where he became a subject matter expert in evaluating culturally and linguistically diverse populations for special education services.  Dr. Raul also completed Continuing Education at the world-renowned Mind Institute through the University of California Davis and a Reading/Dyslexia Certificate through California State San Bernardino during graduate school.. 

Experience

A School Psychologist with five years of experience bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in providing comprehensive psychological evaluations and implementing evidence-based interventions to support students' academic and socio-emotional success. During graduate school, Dr. Raul began his fieldwork in San Diego, California, where he gained experience working in a culturally diverse school. After earning his Master’s in School Psychology, Dr. Raul worked for the Santa Barbara Unified School District, serving all grade levels. After four years, Dr. Raul relocated closer to home and has worked at the Ocean View School District, serving preschool through middle school students. Dr. Raul is also the Clinical Coordinator for Dr. Olvera Psycholog. Remotely, Dr. Raul coordinates Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) all over California. Dr. Raul works closely with Dr. Pedro Olvera, Clinical Director of Dr. Olvera Psychology. Before becoming a School Psychologist, Dr. Raul worked in the restaurant, tax, and financial industries.