Things I wish I knew before becoming a school psychologist 

I’m in the second year of my program in Tennessee! I LOVE these videos! Tennessee is one of the few states where giftedness is counted as a disability. In my practicum, I had to test a kid and tell their parents that they did not meet the criteria. They took it hard. Talking to parents is what is going to intimidate me about this job!

Thank you so much for posting this! I am in my freshman year of majoring in Psych and this is the goal! I definitely have A LOT to work on, improve on, etc. This is going to be one HELL of a journey, but as I educate myself on just how hard it is to become a School Psychologist, I think (hopefully), like you said, it will prepare me mentally. Again, thank you so much!!!!

Cool points think it’s cool you highlight some challenges but also show that you can get through it

Everything you said is so true! Even after three years in I'm still learning. As a School psychologist I find that I'm always learning new ways to be more effective in communication (which is EXTREMELY important) and efficient in presentations and navigating my role as a School psychologist. I honestly feel that I haven't knocked off the tip of what to learn yet. The learning process is never really over. But in different ways, I find the job to be rewarding. One can however, experience burnout so watch out for that.

i’m planning to apply to the school psych masters program close to my house this fall! i’m graduating with my BA this spring! i’m a bit terrified but your videos are comforting

Thank you for this video, it was very informative, I just got accepted into grad school for social work and now I have decided to pursue school psychology instead. I am taking a two year gap before applying for the school psychology program because mentally I need a break to prepare myself for the many commitments of grad school.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and being honest. Your videos are so helpful and relatable congratulations on getting through your first year 😊

I am so grateful for your channel. I thought I wanted to be a school psychologist, and there is very little information out there. You have really cleared up a lot of uncertainty for me. Thank you!

hi Tiffany, thank you for your perfect videos. can you make a video about the differences between a PhD researcher in school psychology and specialist in this field?

I am currently in a School Psychology program and finished my first Spring semester. The whole writing part is so true. I was not expecting to write literally over 100 pages within a month. I've had many sleepless nights just typing everyday. Thank you for the insight! I can't wait to finish the program.

I just finished my 1st year and entering my practicum year this coming fall! I am very nervous 😅 Grad school is really no joke and a lot of work, but hopefully it is worth it in the end! Thank you for sharing your tips, Tiffany! I know they will be helpful along the way!😊

I’m in the Seattle area and graduated last year with my bachelors in psych, and am about to start my second year as a para in a developmental pre-school class, and I need to thank you for all of your videos! They’re helped so much as I try to navigate getting experience and preparing myself for (hopefully) getting into a school psych program in the next year or two!❤️

I’m gonna explode here. 4th year Early Childhood Education Student (now doing my teaching assistantship) and I plan on getting a higher degree in School Psychology. Writing has always been a hobby for me plus academic English was always my strength (despite being bilingual). Because of my background in education, I assume I’ll be able to empathize with teachers more as I’m more familiar with this line of work. Public speaking was also one of my favourite subjects in school (Oral Communication being the highschool subject that inspired me to be a teacher). Your video just made me even more excited to take on the job I always wanted to pursue. Thank you 💙

Click reports look really cool. I love the automation for data and graphical outputs.

I’ve been a school psych since 1998. I also have a Dr in clinical psych. Best decision ever to do both! Add administration to your enforcements, you’ll thank me later! ;)

THANK you for your video I am starting my program soon. I have been a teacher for 9 years. I saw the need for a bilingual school psychologist. In NYC we have a mass shortage so I start this august while teaching. As a special education teacher, I have first-hand experience in writing IEP's. My biggest issues with IEP's have been the initial ieps that have to much jargon for a parent or even at times a teacher needs to look up.

Mrs. Lee! Thank you for creating your channel. I have been introduced to several amazing, black male school psychologist that I may have never been exposed to, had it not been for the awesome interviews and content you have created. I genuinely appreciate your transparency and allowing yourself to be vulnerable in relaying the realities of navigating the day to day as a school psychologist. I am considering a career as a school psychologist and was happy to hear that knowledge of school systems, comfortability with public speaking, collaboration and writing are all things that I am comfortable doing. Out of curiosity, was your internship paid? Were any of your grad cohort members working full time jobs while concurrently completing their education? If so, what were some of the positions that the single students occupied to support themselves while completing their programs? What are some important things, given that you are actually working in the field, that you believe a school psychologist grad program should have embedded in it to ensure successful matriculation into the actual job success (using your 20/20 hindsight based upon your personal experience)?

Thank you so much for this. Right now I'm trying to get into University to do Bachelor in Psychology and these tips are really helpful since I also want to be a school psychologist as well. :) Even though I am really bad at english and communicating with others I'm sure I'll be able to manage :D.

Thank you for all your tips and insights, I'm still debating on whether or not to become a SP because I really hate writing. I remembered that I was desperate when professors in college assigned papers of more than 3-5 pages length. I'm more of a science and math person and I'm a bit of an introvert. Like I can work well in a team with my coworkers but I'll be super awkward in front of clients. Anyhow thank you again for the videos, it really gives insights to how the field really is and whether or not it is suited for me.

“Smack in the face” that’s how I felt about internship 😅

People skills are a must. Teacher buy in is necessary. I agree that grad school provides a great foundation for you to feel confident but nothing can prepare you for that interpersonal dynamic with school staff. I agree that when faced with barriers we learn real quick that systematic change is like making a turn with a cruise ship, aka, it’s going to take time. That sucks. Being in a system, seeing areas for improvement and knowing that there are key stakeholders and budgets involved to make a change sucks. That hurts me to my core because children are involved

I have been so conflicted in what I want to do, first I wanted to be a teacher than I changed majors and wanted to become a mental health therapist, then a school counselor, than back to a teacher, now I'm stuck...I've never considered a school psychologist though and after watching this video I'm definitely intrigued. I always enjoyed writing papers and analyzing data in college, and I currently write so much for my work now, so writing is not a new thing for me

Sage advice same for teaching field

Congrats on completing your first year!!

What was the process after high school ? Like what classes did you take and what did you major in ?

what key theories, models or methods that is typically used in practice within this career path?

Thank you for all your insight on your first year as a school psych! Can you please do a video on how you prepare to present your findings at meetings???

Hello. Have a BA psycho n been working over 10 years as primary school educator. Looking for distance learning internationally recognized for masters in child psychology

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I didn't get into grad school for school psychology but I did for school counseling

Are there ways to specialize in neuropsychology? What does that look like in the role?

Hi I have a question, can school psychologists just do testing or do they also do a lot of therapy work with the students? How much do you communicate with parents? Is it kind of like a Psyd? Lastly, what master should someone get if they are interested in career counseling/academic advising? Thank you so much.

public speaking makes me feel so stressed :( I've been considering school psych, is there anyway I can email you to ask a few questions? Thanks so much for making these videos!!

these are all so real. I am so excited to step into my first year as an LSSP. TY for always sharing such real tips about our profession!

As a school psychologist, do you stay at one school to retire, like teachers? Or is a school psychologist like a hired contract at different schools for periods of time?

I would add how stressful the job is and the overwhelming workload. This job is so freaking stressful

I'm a senior in undergrad and applying to grad school soon but having trouble deciding whether to go the school psych or school counseling route! Do you have any tips on choosing or know of any resources that might help me decide?

I’m starting my internship in a month! I’m super nervous cause this state uses the cross battery system. Any tips?

I'm fluent in English and still hate to write it. Working in a school with saxon phonics, I sit and take notes 🤣🤣😂. uugh English shouldn't be this complicated!

Do you think this worthes it for demanding so much money, time and efforts and many times not to be so well paid?

The fact that you're not aware of what you're getting involved in says alot 😂, but you'll be arie

40 to 50 page reports?!?! No one will ever read that. I question your trainers.

You didn't know school requires a lot of reading and writing??????? Writing in English???

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