MEET ME!
Stephanie Taylor
I always say that I did not choose School Psychology...it chose me! Initially, I had aspirations of becoming a school counselor. However, after one phone call with the head of the school psychology program...I knew this profession was meant for me. Ever since, I have enjoyed helping students, their families, and schools really understand how to effectively support growth across settings!
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I have served as a school psychologist, district administrator / advocate, and parent in IEP meetings / I am a Navy Veteran / I have four children spanning multiple generations / I survived a tornado / My superpower is uncovering the superpowers of others
I have over 10 years experience as a School Psychologist.
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My assignments have provided me with very different experiences, which included cultural and socio-economic differences, as well as full administrative responsibilities at certain sites. Each site provided experiences within highly diverse demographic settings, including a dense population of English Language Learners. I have been assigned to preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, charter schools, private schools, and alternative schools with specialized programs. I have also obtained experience in independent evaluations as an associate to a neuropsychologist, which yielded valuable experience in extensive and thorough file review, report writing, and collection of data used in neuropsychological assessments.
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My experience spans from Preschool-age children through Transitional-age young adults.
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Currently, for the past five years I have run a private practice, in addition to providing contract services to local schools and via the leading telehealth platform, Presence Learning.
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I believe in continued personal growth and professional development. I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with expected completion within a year, as well as a School Neuropsychology Post-Graduate Certification.
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I have experience working collaboratively with schools and addressing some of the more challenging concerns involved regarding individualized education needs.
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My qualification are as follows:
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Certificated in Pennsylvania and Georgia
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Credentialed in California (School-based services only)
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Licensed in Florida
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SCHOOL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY INSTITUTE
School Neuropsychology Post-Graduate Certification – In progress
CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology – In progress
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Master’s Degree in School Psychology (CUM LAUDE)
Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (CUM LAUDE)
Auditory Processing Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Call to Understand and Distinguish
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Conducted a study with the school psychologists within San Diego County to investigate the likelihood that a differential diagnosis would be considered when a child exhibits symptoms that are similar to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Auditory Processing Disorders (APD).
A Higher Education: An Examination of Youth Medical Marijuana Programs (In Progress)
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The purpose of this qualitative systematic literature study is to highlight the research regarding the effects of cannabis on children and adolescents to determine the appropriate guidance and education needed to augment medical and mental health needs safely and responsibly with medical cannabis.