Jay Tarnoff, Ph.D., NCSP, ABPP

Jay Tarnoff, Ph.D., NCSP, ABPP

School Psychologist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner of Polaris Psychological, PLLC, PA Licensed Psychologist, PA Certified School Psychologist, PA Certified Principal

  • Education

    • Penn State University

      2001 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science Psychology, Biological Science Option

      Activities and Societies: Psi Chi Honors Society

    • Widener University

      2015 - 2017
      Recertification in Clinical Neuropsychology Clinical Neuropsychology
    • Temple University

      2006 - 2007
      Master of Education School Psychology

      Activities and Societies: National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania (ASPP), President and Co-Founder of the Temple Association of School Psychologists (TASP)

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Science in Education School Leadership
    • Temple University

      2007 - 2010
      Doctor of Philosophy School Psychology

      Activities and Societies: National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania (ASPP), President and Co-Founder of the Temple Association of School Psychologists (TASP) Dissertation: An Investigation of the Role of Confirmation Bias in the Evaluation of Informal Reasoning Fallacies

    • Penn State University

      2001 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts Religious Studies
    • Penn State University

      2001 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science Human Development & Family Studies

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Omicron Nu Honors Society

  • Experience

    • Wordsworth Academy

      Aug 2009 - Aug 2011
      School Psychologist

      Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Psychoeducational Assessments, Administrator

    • Penn State University

      Sept 2010 - Aug 2011
      Adjunct Teaching Professor

      Adjunct lecturer for Human Development & Family Studies (HD FS 239): Adolescent Development and Emerging Adulthood.

    • The School District of Haverford Township

      Aug 2011 - Aug 2016
      School Psychologist

      School Psychologist for Coopertown Elementary School and Manoa Elementary School.

    • Polaris Psychological, LLC

      Aug 2014 - now
      Owner

      Please see the website for Polaris Psychological, LLC at www.polarispsychological.com

    • Temple University

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
      Adjunct Faculty

      I co-taught the following courses:Sch Psy 9687: Psychoeducational ClinicSch Psy 9688: Seminar in School Psychology

    • SPIN Inc.

      Sept 2016 - Sept 2017
      Licensed Psychologist

      Completed Extended Autism Assessments, including prescriptions for Behavioral Health and Rehabilitative Services, Level of Care assessments, and Reauthorizations.

    • Montgomery County Intermediate Unit

      Dec 2018 - Sept 2022
      School Psychologist

      School Psychologist assessing Early Intervention (3- to 5-year-old) students

    • Melmark

      Sept 2022 - Apr 2023
      Assistant Director of Education
    • Melmark New England

      Sept 2022 - Mar 2023
      Psychologist
    • Woodlynde School

      Apr 2023 - now
      School Psychologist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diplomate in the American Board of Professional Psychology - American Academy of School Psychology

      American Board of Professional Psychology
      View certificate certificate
    • Nationally Certified School Psychologist

      The National Association of School Psychologists
    • Administrative I: Principal PK-12

      Pennsylvania Department of Education
      Sept 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist

      Pennsylvania Department of Education
      Sept 2013
      View certificate certificate
    • Licensed Psychologist

      Pennsylvania Department of State
      Feb 2014