
Jay Tarnoff, Ph.D., NCSP, ABPP
School Psychologist

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

Penn State University
2001 - 2006Bachelor of Science Psychology, Biological Science OptionActivities and Societies: Psi Chi Honors Society

Widener University
2015 - 2017Recertification in Clinical Neuropsychology Clinical Neuropsychology
Temple University
2006 - 2007Master of Education School PsychologyActivities 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 - 2021Master of Science in Education School Leadership
Temple University
2007 - 2010Doctor of Philosophy School PsychologyActivities 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 - 2006Bachelor of Arts Religious Studies
Penn State University
2001 - 2006Bachelor of Science Human Development & Family StudiesActivities and Societies: Kappa Omicron Nu Honors Society
Experience

Wordsworth Academy
Aug 2009 - Aug 2011School PsychologistCounseling, Crisis Counseling, Psychoeducational Assessments, Administrator

Penn State University
Sept 2010 - Aug 2011Adjunct Teaching ProfessorAdjunct lecturer for Human Development & Family Studies (HD FS 239): Adolescent Development and Emerging Adulthood.

The School District of Haverford Township
Aug 2011 - Aug 2016School PsychologistSchool Psychologist for Coopertown Elementary School and Manoa Elementary School.

Polaris Psychological, LLC
Aug 2014 - nowOwnerPlease see the website for Polaris Psychological, LLC at www.polarispsychological.com

Temple University
Aug 2016 - Dec 2018Adjunct FacultyI co-taught the following courses:Sch Psy 9687: Psychoeducational ClinicSch Psy 9688: Seminar in School Psychology

SPIN Inc.
Sept 2016 - Sept 2017Licensed PsychologistCompleted Extended Autism Assessments, including prescriptions for Behavioral Health and Rehabilitative Services, Level of Care assessments, and Reauthorizations.

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
Dec 2018 - Sept 2022School PsychologistSchool Psychologist assessing Early Intervention (3- to 5-year-old) students

Melmark
Sept 2022 - Apr 2023Assistant Director of Education
Melmark New England
Sept 2022 - Mar 2023Psychologist
Woodlynde School
Apr 2023 - nowSchool Psychologist
Licenses & Certifications
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Diplomate in the American Board of Professional Psychology - American Academy of School Psychology
American Board of Professional Psychology 
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
The National Association of School Psychologists- View certificate

Administrative I: Principal PK-12
Pennsylvania Department of EducationSept 2021 - View certificate

Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist
Pennsylvania Department of EducationSept 2013 
Licensed Psychologist
Pennsylvania Department of StateFeb 2014
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