Telehealth · Assessment
Israel Arevalo
Bilingual research scientist and psychologist advancing behavioral health through telehealth, clinical data science, and artificial intelligence.
- Research Scientist
- Provisional Licensed Psychologist
- Bilingual School Psychologist
Currently
Assistant Research Scientist and Psychologist
Texas A&M Health
01About
Biography
Israel Arevalo is a bilingual research scientist, psychologist, and school psychologist at Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute. His research interests include bilingual assessment, neurodevelopmental disorders, and health innovation through artificial intelligence. Israel is part of multiple research teams that investigate current practices within bilingual assessment, rural health, integrated behavioral health, and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Autism).
As a school psychologist, Israel also supports public schools in the greater Houston area and provides psychoeducational evaluations, consultation, and related services to children.
Interests
- Bilingual Assessment
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Data Science / AI
- Rural Health
Education
- 2025
Ph.D. in School Psychology
Texas A&M University
- 2020
M.A. in School Psychology
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- 2012
B.Sc. in Psychology & Sociology
University of Texas - Pan American
02Research
Current projects & publications
Research at the intersection of neurodevelopmental assessment, multilingual populations, telehealth, and applied AI.
Ongoing research projects 6
Large language models
Use of Large Language Models among Autistic Adults
Multimodal AI
Multimodal AI for Autism Assessments
Natural language processing
Using Natural Language Processing for Qualitative Analysis
Digital mental health
User Experience with Mental Health iOS Applications for Depression and Anxiety
AI interventions
ADHD Micro-Interventions using Artificial Intelligence
Selected publications 3
- 2026Journal article
School Psychologist and Educational Diagnostician Perceptions of Training Preparation for Conducting Bilingual Assessments
School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 41(3), 25-37.
- 2026Book chapter
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Approaches to Multilingual School Consultation
Handbook of Research in School Consultation: Empirical Foundations for Educational and Human Sciences (3rd ed.), Routledge.
- 2025Journal article
Participatory reading research: Development and application of the bilingual reading intervention targeting tool (opens in a new tab)
Journal of School Psychology, 110, 101460.
Conference presentations, posters, and invited trainings are listed in the full CV.
03Applications
Web applications & analytic tools
Interactive tools for exploring health data and making statistical methods more accessible.
Web applications 2
Web application
Telehealth Data
A web platform that makes telehealth data easier to explore, visualize, and understand.
- Telehealth
- Data visualization
Web application
Rural Clinical Access Map (R-CAM)
An interactive decision-support map of clinical access across rural communities, developed at the Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute.
- Rural health
- Geospatial
- Decision support
Analytic tools 3
R Shiny app
Statistics Made EasyR (SMER)
israelarevalo.shinyapps.io
An interactive R Shiny app that makes common statistical analyses more approachable.
- R
- Shiny
- Statistics
R Shiny app
PoweRanger - Power Analysis Tool
israelarevalo.shinyapps.io
An R Shiny tool for statistical power analysis and sample-size planning.
- R
- Shiny
- Power analysis
Python app
App Review Scraper and Sentiment Analysis Tool
sentiment-app-arevalo.streamlit.app
A Python and Streamlit tool that collects app reviews and analyzes their sentiment.
- Python
- Streamlit
- NLP
Browse every project, application, and the free statistics tutorials in R.
Projects & tutorials04Experience
Professional experience
Research, clinical, and teaching roles across academic medicine, universities, and public schools.
to Present
CurrentAssistant Research Scientist and Psychologist
Texas A&M Health, College Station, Texas
to
Doctoral Clinical Psychology Intern
UT Health Houston, Houston, Texas
Rotations:
- Dan L. Duncan Neurodevelopmental Clinic - UT Health Physicians
- Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic - UT Health, Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences
- Adult Inpatient - Harris County Psychiatric Center, Dunn Behavioral Science Center
to
Graduate Assistant - Research & Teaching
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Positions held:
- Graduate Assistant (Research) - Telehealth Institute Data Team Lead (Spring 2023-Spring 2025)
- Graduate Assistant (Research) - Telebehavioral Care (TCHATT) (Fall 2022/Spring 2023)
- Graduate Assistant (Research) - Improving Outcomes Through Assessment lab (Spring 2022)
- Graduate Assistant (Teaching) - School Psychology Academic Assessment doctoral course (Fall 2021)
to
Lecturer - Statistics & Research Methods
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
to
Bilingual School Psychologist
Conroe Independent School District, Conroe, Texas
- Conduct bilingual psychoeducational evaluations to assess students’ learning, behavioral, and emotional needs.
- Provide counseling services to students.
- Develop and deliver educational and behavioral interventions aimed at improving student outcomes, and monitored progress over time.
- Provide support and consultation to teachers, parents, and school administrators, with a focus on culturally and linguistically diverse families.
Earlier roles in education
to
Special Education Teacher
McAllen Independent School District, McAllen, Texas
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
- Deliver instruction in a variety of subjects, including math, language arts, science, and social studies, using specialized teaching techniques and accommodations.
- Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and specialists, such as speech therapists, to provide a comprehensive and coordinated support system for students.
to
General Education Teacher (3rd Grade)
McAllen Independent School District, McAllen, Texas
- Designed and delivered engaging and effective instruction in core subjects, including math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.
- Assessed student progress and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs and abilities of students.
- Collaborated with other teachers and support staff to develop and implement interdisciplinary units and cross-curricular projects.
to
Special Education Teacher
McAllen Independent School District, McAllen, Texas
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
- Deliver instruction in a variety of subjects, including math, language arts, science, and social studies, using specialized teaching techniques and accommodations.
- Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and specialists, such as speech therapists, to provide a comprehensive and coordinated support system for students.
05Expertise
Technical expertise
Methods and tools used across behavioral health research, clinical data, and application development.
Programming & statistical software
- R
- Python
- SQL
- Mplus
- Stata
- SPSS
Statistical modeling & analysis
Full data lifecycle management for biomedical and behavioral health datasets.
- lavaan
- lme4
- tseries
- forecast
- MASS
- Geospatial informatics
Machine learning & deep learning
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- SciPy
- Neural networks
- CNNs
- Transfer learning
Computer vision
- Image recognition
- Preprocessing pipelines
- Model training & evaluation
Data management & wrangling
- tidyverse
- pandas
- Data Wrangler
- Power Query
Visualization & reporting
- ggplot2
- matplotlib
- seaborn
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Shiny
- Streamlit
- R Markdown
- Quarto
- Jupyter
EHR & interoperability
- Epic
- eClinicalWorks
- FHIR
Languages
Bilingual assessment, consultation, and clinical services.
- English (native)
- Spanish (native)
06Credentials
Training & certificates
Professional licensure alongside continuing training in data science, programming, and AI.
Professional licensure 3
Licensed School Psychologist
As a Licensed School Psychologist, I actively provide psychological services to students, families, and school staff in educational settings. My responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing interventions, and offering support for a range of educational, emotional, and behavioral issues. By collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other school personnel, I strive to promote a positive and safe learning environment and help students reach their full potential. Furthermore, I actively participate in program development and evaluation, consult with families and community organizations, and engage in professional development activities.Texas Educator Certificate - Core Subjects (EC-6)
I held a Texas Educator Certificate in Core Subjects (EC-6), which authorized me to teach and instruct students in grades EC-6. I took an active approach in planning, delivering, and assessing lessons that were aligned with curriculum standards. I engaged and motivated students to achieve their full potential by creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. I also collaborated with colleagues, parents, and the community to enhance the educational experience and ensure student success. Furthermore, I continuously reflected on my teaching practices, sought professional development opportunities, and strived to stay current with education trends and best practices.Texas Educator Certificate - Special Education (EC-12)
I held a Texas Educator Certificate in Special Education (EC-12), which authorized me to teach and instruct students with disabilities in grades EC-12. I took a proactive approach in developing individualized educational plans and delivering specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of each student. I fostered a supportive and inclusive learning environment and collaborated with students, families, and other professionals to ensure their success. I also continuously evaluated my teaching practices, sought professional development opportunities, and stayed current with education trends and best practices in the field of special education.
Data science & AI 5
Fundamentals of Deep Learning
The Fundamentals of Deep Learning course by NVIDIA provided me with a comprehensive education in the core concepts and practical applications of deep learning. I gained hands-on experience in building, training, and deploying deep learning models using the TensorFlow framework, and learned how to leverage deep learning techniques to solve real-world problems in various domains. The course also introduced me to advanced topics such as transfer learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, and provided me with the skills and knowledge to apply deep learning to complex data analysis tasks.Data Analyst with SQL Certificate
As a participant of the DataCamp SQL Data Analyst Certificate Course Track, I was provided with a comprehensive and in-depth education in SQL and its applications in data analysis. The curriculum covered various aspects of the language, including its syntax and commands, data extraction, aggregation and manipulation techniques, and visualization strategies. The program emphasized hands-on learning through the use of real-world datasets and projects, which allowed me to apply my understanding and knowledge of SQL in practical scenarios. Additionally, the course covered topics such as database design and management, and advanced SQL techniques such as subqueries, window functions, and recursive queries.Data Scientist with R Certificate
As a recipient of the Data Scientist with R Certificate from DataCamp, I have acquired a robust understanding of the fundamental concepts and practical applications of data science through the use of the R programming language. Throughout the program, I have developed expertise in data manipulation and visualization, leveraging tools such as ggplot2, dplyr, and tidyr, and have acquired a strong foundation in statistical analysis, including hypothesis testing and linear regression. Additionally, I have become proficient in utilizing machine learning techniques, such as decision trees and random forests, to effectively analyze and interpret complex data sets. This certification has greatly enhanced my ability to perform comprehensive data analysis and to make data-driven decisions, enabling me to effectively communicate insights and inform strategic decisions.Python Core Programming Language Certificate
Upon completion of the “Python Core Programming Language Certificate” program offered by Sololearn, I have demonstrated my competence in the utilization of Python. The program provided me with a thorough education in the Python programming language, including its core concepts, syntax, and commands. The certificate serves as recognition of my proficiency in utilizing Python for various programming tasks and highlights my commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of programming.R Programming Language Certificate
Upon completion of the R Programming Language Certificate program offered by Sololearn, I have demonstrated my competence in the utilization of R, a powerful and widely-used data analysis and visualization tool. The program provided me with a thorough education in the R programming language, including its syntax and commands, data import and manipulation techniques, and visualization strategies. The certificate serves as a recognition of my proficiency in utilizing R to import, manipulate, analyze, and visualize data, and to make informed decisions based on data insights. This credential highlights my commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of data analysis and visualization.
07Recognition
Awards & accolades
Recognition for research, scholarship, and professional development.
SEHD Graduate Research Grant
A college award issued to students demonstrating promising and rigorous scientific research within their respective departments.EPSO Graduate Student Travel Award
A partial fund to attend professional conferences issued by the Educational Psychology Student Organization.EPSO Graduate Student Travel Award
A partial fund to attend professional conferences issued by the Educational Psychology Student Organization.EPSY Graduate Research Award
A college award issued to students demonstrating promising and rigorous scientific research within their respective departments.
08Contact
Get in touch
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