WHY I CHOSE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

[@rebeccaparks1094]

Your story is not boring!! I love how everything you did leading up to discovering the field blends perfectly with the duties of school psychologists! 🤩

[@TiffanyLee]

aw thank you for listening!! a lot of my friends have stories of working with an amazing school psychologist when they were younger and how those experiences inspired them.

[@azh6211]

I literally went through the same thing! From majoring in pre-med to having second thoughts and dilemmas as an ABA therapist. Now, I am preparing to start graduate school in School Psychology this upcoming fall. Thank you for sharing your story and I am excited to hear more about your journey in becoming a School Psychologist:)

[@TiffanyLee]

Thank you for watching! It's so easy to feel lost in college with so many choices and the pressure to choose a track quickly.

[@soomin3841]

Yes!!! New video!! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@TiffanyLee]

thanks for watching!❤️❤️

[@jamiemiller4121]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I feel the same way about if I would have known about the field beforehand. I also found myself going in different directions before I got to my school psychology destination. I think each major that I picked before has led me to learn more about myself & understand how I truly want to help others. Your channel is so inspirational. Again, thank you for educating people on school psychology!

[@TiffanyLee]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing! It's so true that the journey helps us learn about ourselves and our passions. I'm still not sure if this is what I want to do forever but I'm so happy with what I'm learning and doing right now.

[@castinahearn5823]

Love your story! Thanks for sharing. I start my EdS program in August and I’m so excited. I found school psychology just like you. I was a ABA therapist and knew I wanted more. After research and watching your videos I decided to apply last minute and got accepted 🎊🎊. Good luck at your internship!!! I’m so excited to see your next videos.

[@TiffanyLee]

Thanks so much! I was nervous because my story isn't very inspirational but everyone has their unique track and personal experiences. Congrats on getting accepted and good luck!

[@maryzuniga3858]

I have been watching your videos since applying for grad school programs in school psyc and they have been so helpful! I also grew up in Maryland and just got accepted into Towsons program and I’m so excited!

[@TiffanyLee]

omg yay congrats!! you should be so proud of yourself. i hope you have an amazing time in grad school! ❤

[@kittywoofbounce]

I was made aware of your channel after finally realizing what I want to pursue, School Psychology. I've also been lost on what I want to do with my life - but I'm glad after a few life-changing events I know now. It's going to take a few years for me to apply for a graduate program on school psychology - I'm glad I'm not discouraged with age as much (haha). Since I have a lot of time before then, I'm going to continue looking into what I can do; researching, gaining more insight, learn other things that I can obtain, etc. Your channel has great connections to other school psychologists and I'm looking forward to browse around (and hopefully to other great channels like yours!). Thank you so much~

[@TiffanyLee]

thank you so much for watching! people achieve their goals on their own timeline and i think you're awesome for pursuing something that you're interested in. good luck with your application process and feel free to dm me on instagram if you have any questions!

[@MrDGuitarJourney]

Very inspiring Tiff! Graduated BA Music here, signing in for Certificate in teaching, had 10 years experience with brain development and now planning to pursue Music therapy and currently having my free Psychology course under Monash University. Your story really give hope to many who cannot find themselves in a perfect spot. Love the video and thank you again.

[@TiffanyLee]

Thank you so much for watching! I was part of a music therapy club in college and I found it really fascinating. I would love to incorporate some music therapy into my counseling sessions in the future❤️

[@curateitgorl]

I’m glad I found your channel. I’m sort of in the similar field. I’m an incoming grad student getting my masters in school counseling. It’s nice to hear your story! My situation seemed a little similar as a young teen growing up.

[@TiffanyLee]

thanks so much for sharing! I've been encouraged many of you who have said they experienced a similar journey. good luck in grad school! 😁

[@natalieruiz1054]

I'm a special education teacher (12 years) who has been thinking about school psychology for the past 2 years now. I couldn't make up my mind between Clinical Psychology and School Psychology but I love working with my kids. I've worked with School Psychologists too so I would ask them questions and just became more interested. I've been doing a lot of researching and I stumbled upon your channel and I am so glad. I have found it very informative and helpful. I will be applying for the 2021 Fall Session for School Psychology. I just really wonder how things will change with the pandemic in full effect. How do you think classes and internships be? Thanks for sharing and love your channel. 👍💜

[@TiffanyLee]

Wow, I'm honored that you found my content helpful as a special education teacher! You must have so much background knowledge and experience that will come in super handy during coursework. We tried to answer questions about distance learning in my most recent video but in short, it really depends. I think classes will be not ideal but doable (practicum and assessment classes will be tough to do online but other classes that are more textbook or discussion based will be ok). I'll be starting internship in a few weeks, and I'll be sure to keep everyone updated on how we proceed. Thank you so much for watching and good luck on your journey!

[@kiarrasteer7707]

You had a lot of cool experiences related to the field which is amazing! I didn’t find out about school psych until my last year in undergrad when I decided to go the graduate fair!

[@TiffanyLee]

thanks so much! I didn't even think about graduate fairs but that's a great idea! will keep that one in mind :-)

[@monicaecho]

Hi Tiffany!! Thank you for all of your videos that you put out!!! I just graduated undergrad!! Like you, I started off pre-med!! It wasn't until my junior year when I realized that I didn't want to continue on with medicine so I literally googled "things to do with a psychology degree" LOL... And then I found school psychology!!! I will be starting a school psychology grad program in the fall and am pretty excited!!! Thank you once again and I hope you continue to make videos!!!!

[@TiffanyLee]

Congrats on getting accepted into a program!! I felt so lost and hopeless for a few years but it was all part of the journey. Thank you for watching❤️

[@ClarksCozyCorner]

Thank you for sharing your story with me. So I have a psychology degree and education and I got my masters in curriculum and instruction and I did play with the idea at one point of being a school psychologist. I am excited to follow your journey! ❤️

[@TiffanyLee]

Wow you have so much experience! Can't wait to learn more from your channel and content!

[@jordancrowley1400]

I never thought about being one. Originally I was going to be a vet tech but I took psychology and fell in love with it. I knew then I wanted to do something with kids . I knew what a school psychologist was because in high school I had an iep so I met with mine. And once I watched yourvideos with some others and did research I knew this was the job for me

[@TiffanyLee]

That's awesome!! I found psych to be so fun and interesting in undergrad, especially social psychology. Thank you for sharing your story

[@jordancrowley1400]

Your welcome

[@brigitteberukoff3100]

Hi Tiffany! Can you explain a bit more on what makes the school psychology role stressful? I’ve been reading some forums online and I see a LOT of people who experience things like bad politics, way too many case loads, and it seems like school pscyh from day to day might not reflect how it is described in the abstract (dynamic, working with kids, counseling aspect, etc.) I’m just really worried all I’ll be doing is testing and report writing! Any thoughts/advice is super helpful! Thank you for your vids, they’re the reason I’ve discovered school psych!

[@TiffanyLee]

That's a GREAT question! I definitely don't have a straight answer to this because it really depends, and also because I haven't started fully practicing yet. I think it depends on your personality, the school culture, and size of the district. A huge caseload can be very stressful but can also mean that you solely focus on testing and eligibility. However, if you also want to focus on mental health and prevention services, you end up with even more work. Also, school politics can be stressful because there's money and power involved. If you want to do less testing and report writing, you should definitely consider working in a middle or high school!

[@egrajeda88]

After 8 years of teaching full time. I came across the field of school psychology. I'm currently looking for programs in California. Programs are quite selected in the LA region so I hope I get in 😭

[@TiffanyLee]

good luck!! i hope you're able to get into a program that's a good fit for you

[@BeautyByJuliette14]

ABA is sad. I'm autistic and against most forms of it unless absolutely necessary. i might go to a program for school psych though

[@peterexperience]

11:07 LOVE THE NEW OUTRO SCREEN!

[@TiffanyLee]

thanks Peter!

[@Arlenmariea07]

Thank you for sharing. I found this field in one of my psychology classes. The professor require every student to do a presentation in every psychology career and some of the disorders. Can you make a video talking about the classes and the syllabus in grad school. My dream is to be able get a PhD in school psychology.

[@TiffanyLee]

Hi Arlen! That's amazing that your professor made you guys present on various careers in the field. That would've been so helpful for me and others who felt lost in college. I'll definitely make a video specifically on graduate coursework :-) thanks for watching!

[@nicolebonanni3037]

Just discovered your channel and I love you videos!! I am currently looking for a NASP certified grad program to get into... I would love if you made a video about what type of schooling you did (masters/PhD) what types of classes and level of difficulty, how long it took you ? And the internship options

[@TiffanyLee]

I discuss my program here and there in videos but I can definitely make a consolidated video about my coursework and program. I'm in a master's + advanced certificate program, it's not difficult but you have your readings and work cut out for you, it's 2 years of coursework and 1 year of internship. You can pretty much do internship anywhere in the country as long as they're willing to take you and they meet your university requirements

[@Vee-b4p]

Hi this is amazing! I am applying to Columbia this year and just wanted to know… what your gpa was, mins is 3.46 and I haven’t taken the GRE, any tips for gre and how long did you study for ? Also what should I add on my resume that will make it more competitive, I don’t have research experience but I’ve been a behavior therapist for 5 years. Btw love your videos ❤

[@a.cnugget0323]

Hi...i'm new here i just started watching i'm 17 now and i'll be 18 next year and school psychology sound's interesting but i have alot of issue's going on and the school,hostpitals and therapist's messed up alot and dropped the ball on me multipal time's that my future could be in alot of trouble I was placed in another school ti'll i showed improvement and it wasnt supposed to be a permament thing and they were supposed to give us more schools to choose from and they all agreed that i wasnt supposed to go to the school that i'm now stuck in wich wasnt part of the plan or agreement but somehow along the way someone fucked up and dropped the ball and even messed up my IEP and shit and the school refuses to take responsibility or will say its them or something and continue to give us the go around and i may never go back to my school and may not even graduate or get an actual diploma cuz the school that im now in doesnt give u real ones and they wanna keep me in their school till i age out And i get physically/verbally emotionally abused at home I'll u a bit of my story- I struggled with bullying/cyberbullying by my teachers and peers,was in an abusive friendship,sexually assaulted as a child by two boys my age,hurrassed due to my disabilities and me being in special edd,verbally abused by my grandmother,lost a friend to suicide,self harm,alcohol addiction,abused medications at home,suicide attempts,dated older guys my age on these apps and was forced and influenced to send them pictures of my body,witnessed domestic violence and animal abuse in my home and because of the bullying and abuse i became a bully myself and would verbally abuse my younger sister and emotionally neglected my brother by with holding any love towards him and would beat my dog whenever i was angry, My step dad suffers with ADHD and skin/kidney liver problems and definetly has anger issues and he smokes alot and hes acts like a narssic (cant spell it right sorry) And he knows what he does hurts me and is abusive but he refuses help or to stop and he was in jail before in his past lets say he went through ALOT while growing up wich explains his short temper and his rages and emotional outbreaks and why he disciplines me this why? Confusing part is that they do gebually care and love me but i know what they do is wrong but no one will listen or will believe me since they minipluated my school that im minipulative or a liar and a story teller wich wasnt true and once i told a school psychologist but they said "dont worry its not abuse as long as its not physical" when it WAS physical and emotional and he even was concearned and told my mom through an email wich lead to me being cussed,screamed at and hit across my head and they then told him that they never beat me or anything and that all they did was take away my phone or grounded me My grandmother neglected and physically and verbally emotionally abused my mom mom had no friends cuz she kept getting moved to other schools,she couldnt go to college because of her and was placed in many foster homes wich treated her terribly Life for mom was hard being a single teen parent raising 3 kids thus causing her to become abusive My grandmother treats me differently comoared to my two siblings and makes fun if me and my tourrettes and bad mouths my parents cuz im like my mom and blames me to why they have such a bad relationship My brother is in the Army, My uncle suffers with lime disease and depression, My biological dad has been in prision cause he had an affair with another women thus getting both her and my mom pregnant meaning i had a half sister wich he sexually abused and he stole things and me and my family for money and he had to put many restraining orders against him cuz he refused to leave us alone and he kept writing to us and finding ways to contact us and get information about us and mom is unsure if he mightve sexually touched us or did things to us as babies in any way now cause she nsver knew about it abd he would take us to places and shit and hell be released from prision i think NEXT year!😔 scary part is is that we dont know what disorders he couldve passed onto me from his side of the famiky due to him being adopted so well never know I struggle with-develop mentally delayed,Tourrettes,eggsma wich is dry skin,nightmares,anxiety,depression,internal tremors and may have c-ptsd or bpd or deseraltion disorder cant say it right but will never know because of my therapist and mom who discharged me from therapy thinking im fine when im not and not letting me see a psychiatrist to get professional help or to be diognosed so for now im struggling with an unknown undiognosed disorder with no treatment at the momment but will be taking CONGITIVE behavioral therapy and seeing a psychiatrist but were doing it my MOTHERS way cause she thinks everything has to involve or be with my tourrettes and that tremors cant be physlogical or from trauma but has to be only genetic wich isnt true cause it started happening after the traumatic events and because of the ongoing abuse that im still going through to this day wich is raising my anxiety levels and my depression and causes me fatigue,stress,insomia,internal tremors because of what they do to me wich is WHY i have tremors and it also started happening more once i took this medication to help my tourrettes and around when the pandemic happened so those mightve worsened it to but i stopped taking the medication cause it wasnt helping my tourrettes and was only making my breast's get bigger and i gained weight and it was messing with my head really badly I have trust issues and am afraid of intimacy and relationships and my parents mock me or get mad at me that i cant handle hearing or knowing or watching people kiss or be in a relationship or have sex I lost alot of my friends,my grandma is dying,and my family and i are struggling to stay in our home but they want us to move out and thank god we with edd wich is a sweet/lovable guy and neighbor whose rich and my step dad works for him and hes helping us and refuses to let us go homeless or struggle and hes helping us get a house!!! And even is helping my dad go to college and he said he was gonna pay for it and we were shocked cause no obe ever has done something like this for our family!? My friends know about my home issues and the abuse and are trying to take me in with them once im 18 or 19 and will help me get professional help once they do but my parents want to keep me at 18 de to my disabilities and to be honest i dint blame them cuz i cant at 18 cuz i dont know how when or what ill do yet so i kinda have to stay with them till i can move out and afford to get my own home and job. The pandemic sucks exspecially when your home with the Abuser But i really am getting tired,i might attempt it again sometime next year or when im 19 I might still be in high school 19 and be held back for one more year wich im okay with since i love school and dont want to grow up and leave the people at school but theres also negative sides to it as well I look at my school psychologist like a father figure and he doesnt know that but i wish he did know and i wish he was my dad or could adopt me and then i wouldnt have to leave him or say goodbye to him I have attachment issues I get attached to certain teachers and adults or friends but end up losing them So now i hate getting attached to people in fear of getting hurt and i might go back to cutting cuz it helps me cope and the only reason i stopped was because of my parents abusing me and screaming,cussing,threatening me and stuff whenever they knew i was hurting myself and accused me for doing it to kill myself or for attention seeking or mom would cry while dad would pry answers from me and sometimes theyd even get physical with me or dad would ask me to tell him and that he wont laugh at me or think its stupid but half way through hell chuckle and put his two sentences in and then tell me to keep talking or hed mock my reasons for hurting myself and etc. wich put the fear into me and it didnt help me at all and me not hurting myself was fake and wasnt coming from my heart or was actually genuine i only stopped out of fear It hurt's I wanna die I wanna die Sorry

[@TiffanyLee]

Hi- I hope you're doing ok. If you are thinking about harming yourself, please call 1-800-273-8255 for confidential support. If you have any questions about school psychology, feel free to DM me on instagram @schoolpsychtiffany!

[@teachermade766]

I was going to go this route but changed my mind because you're really only limited to a school unless you further your education 😬

[@TiffanyLee]

yes, you're so right! it's a much more limited field than social work or general counseling/therapy. i think in certain states, with proper licensure, you can open your own practice and provide outside testing or counseling but it's still pretty limited with a phd.

[@Deesyda14]

Is COVID effecting your internship this year? Or doing practicum. Love your videos. They are helpful

[@TiffanyLee]

Hi DeeDee! YES it's definitely impacting my internship. I'll make a video once I get more instructions on how the district will proceed. I can't imagine how practicum will be for students, especially since they are not employed by the district.

[@juled3734]

Hi Tiffany! Just found your channel and I love everything you put out, thank you for sharing. I am finishing up my application (I also didn’t know SP existed and did have an epiphany about a week ago when I discovered it!) but I’m wondering if you have any info on how competitive the programs are? You mentioned they are in demand, but only 13 people in your class. I don’t have as much experience as you do so I’m nervous!! Thank you ! :)

[@TiffanyLee]

hey! I think they are becoming more competitive but the percentages really depend on which program you're applying to. My program specifically had around 70 candidates called back for interview day, and they selected 13 for the new cohort. Maybe you can reach out to the programs you're interested in to ask what they're looking for in a candidate or how competitive the program is. I've also seen admittance stats on some university websites for school psychology programs.

[@luciamejia725]

I’m an undergraduate student and am the happiest person because i found your channel to look up to

[@TiffanyLee]

You are so sweet! My only wish is to spread awareness about the field and share my honest experience. Thanks so much for watching!

[@AraTVshow]

Hi, tiffany! Thank you for your videos. I am so lucky that I found your channel :) We have a little bit of similar background! I am currently living in Korea, wishing to apply for a school psychology graduate program next year. I wonder how the COVID-19 affects on the job positions. Are the school psychs still in shortage? Also, I am afraid that my non-native english ability may bring difficulties of learning at grad school. Any tips for ESL learners? Thanks!

[@TiffanyLee]

Hi Ciara! There is still a workforce shortage in the US but things have been moving a little slower due to COVID. I think some areas are taking social emotional learning more seriously at this time so they are looking for more mental health professionals. It's definitely tough to study in the US as a non-native English speaker but I recommend recording lectures, utilizing your writing center, and reaching out to your professors often. Unlike Korea, if you seek help from classmates or professors, there will be many that will be eager to help. If you want any advice on the application process or grad school in general, feel free to reach out to my dad who is a counselor and education consultant ([e-mail])

[@InspectorTokage]

Hi Tiffany! Is the field of School Psychology diverse? One of the reasons I left speech pathology was the lack of diversity/racism

[@TiffanyLee]

tbh, it's not very diverse (yet) but they really do advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. it's one of the ten domains that permeate all aspects of service delivery and there are special projects in NASP that encourage diverse populations to join the field. it's not easy being the only or one of few but if you live in a diverse area, students love seeing diverse staff!

[@ro6957]

thank you for raising awareness with these videos!! they’re so helpful :) i also have a quick question: im about to graduate from my undergrad next year and i plan on taking a one year break to work and gain experience before applying to grad school. when should i be looking to take the GRE? while im in my undergrad or during my break right before i apply to programs?

[@TiffanyLee]

If you're not ready yet, you can definitely take some time to study and prep. I would just make sure you have your scores before applying so you don't scramble at the last minute. I actually took mine a few months after graduating college, when I was applying for Ph.D. programs. My scores were still valid a few years later so I used them for my school psych application. Hope this helps!

[@ro6957]

Tiffany Lee thank you 😊

[@katelyngarnot9569]

Hi Tiffany. Your videos help so much, I am planning to become a school psychologist after I finish my bachelors degree in psychology. Do you have suggestions of a job I can get after I get out with my undergrad while I finish my masters online? Also do you believe a masters in educational psych applies to the school psych field. Thanks!

[@TiffanyLee]

Hi Katelyn! With the pandemic putting a strain on a lot of employment opportunities, I think teaching children online (tutoring, english, etc) is a really good way to earn some money and gain experience. In the US it seems like educational psych is more research based and school psych is more practice based. Outside of the US, though, it seems like educational psych = school psychology. I would double check with the programs that you're considering to make sure it's the track you're looking for!

[@rameshchanne583]

Hiii Dear outstanding insights thanks I'm looking for my diploma in school counseling psychologist would you please suggest me the college in Canada process please Regards

[@Jess-cw9gi]

Hi, does anyone have thoughts about online BA in psych? Can you still get into a school psych masters program with that type of education from an accredited school?

[@TiffanyLee]

I definitely think it's possible but I would reach out to the schools you're interested in to make sure. I'll ask around!

[@alexandrahernandez886]

Would you recommend I minor in education if I want to be a school psychologist? Or should I double major? Thank you for the video!

[@TiffanyLee]

Having a background in education is extremely helpful but not necessary. I would recommend checking the programs that you're interested in for their pre-requisites (do they require a psych major? any specific courses?) and go from there. I know a handful of teachers that have switched careers and they come with an abundance of knowledge about classroom management and academics.

[@lorrainetran1038]

Hey Tiffany! I've stumbled across your school psychology videos a couple of times on youtube. So awesome that you are an aspiring school psychologist about to start internship soon. I'm a school counselor in northern va and have enjoyed hearing your perspective on the school psych role and its impact within a school clinical team. I'm wondering where you will be completing your internship this upcoming school year and how you might be completing your internship hours. Thanks so much for sharing! :)

[@TiffanyLee]

I'll be completing my internship at FCPS! Thankfully my internship is still being offered but we haven't received updates on our hours and duties with the new covid schedule. It's so great to hear from a counselor in nova :D

[@monycamata4253]

Hi Tiffany, would you be able to message me? I am almost finished in my undergrad but have a ton of questions for graduate degree! I haven’t had a ton of guidance, so I’d love to speak with you! ☺️

[@TiffanyLee]

Hey Monyca! Feel free to message me on instagram @schoolpsychtiffany :) I would love to answer some of your questions!

[@LeviWritesBooks]

Not boring at all.

[@luciamejia725]

I found out ab school psychology through simply doing research on career in psych that work with children