CAREER DAY:
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Ms. Savannah Armijo
Just because something is difficult, does not mean you shouldn’t do it.
In fact, you should tackle it to prove it can be done.
Be an inspiration for someone else!!!
WHAT IS A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST?
“An ADVOCATE for children”
Advocate- A person who supports…
Synonyms-Upholder, supporter, backer, proponent,
spokesman, campaigner, fighter, crusader, champion
WHAT DO WE SUPPORT?
• Students first!
• We listen
• Support ability to learn
• Help with strategies to support learning
• Social & emotional
• Positive behavior support
Who do school psychologists work with in order to support
kids?
BUT YOU ARE NUMBER 1!
• Sometimes, kids need someone to believe in them
• School psychologists do!
• Sometimes, kids go through “trauma”
• School psychologists and counselors are here to listen and protect!
• School psychologists can understand because some have gone through the
same things you are going through!
SOME THINGS WE LEARNED ABOUT
IN SCHOOL
• Parts of the brain
• How to identify strengths
• Interventions
• Resilience factors
HOW MUCH SCHOOL TO BE A
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST?
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
(High School)
(Middle School)
• Educational Specialist Degree
WHO WOULD BE A GREAT
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST?
• Someone who:
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speaks out for other people who may not be as fortunate
stands up for what is right for children and teens
looks at research, makes decisions based on data/information
likes to learn about the brain
• An honest/ethical person
• Someone who is an advocate!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST…
QUESTION TIME!
How many are recommended in each school district?
Where do they work?
Is it fun?
• Is it hard?
• FEEL FREE TO EMAIL me [email protected]
IG: @MISS.A.GCA
What does the day look like at GCA?
Just because something is difficult, does not mean you
shouldn’t do it.
In fact, you should tackle it to prove it can be done.
Be an inspiration for someone else!!!