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School Psychology
Dawn Tysinger,
Ph.D., NCSP
Assistant Professor
School psychology
Dr. Dawn Tysinger earned a Ph.D. in Psychology with Concentration in School Psychology and a Subspecialization in Counseling Interventions from The University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Tysinger has also earned the Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Before coming to Georgia Southern University, she practiced in the public schools in both Louisiana and Kansas and served as an adjunct faculty member for Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. Dr. Tysinger has contributed to her field through active participation in NASP, publications in school psychology journals, and presentations at the local, state, regional, and national levels. She currently serves on the NASP/NCATE program review board for school psychology programs and as an ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of School Psychology. Dr. Tysinger is passionate about the field of school psychology and the role of school psychologists as advocates and interventionists who improve the academic, behavioral, social, and emotional lives of children and adolescents. She enjoys sharing her passion and experience in the field through teaching the school psychology candidates at GSU.
Education:
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Ph.D. in Psychology with Concentration in School Psychology and
Subspecialization in Counseling Interventions. The University of Memphis, 2002.
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M.S. in Psychology with Concentration in School Psychology. The
University of Memphis, 1999.
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B.A. in Psychology. The University of Memphis, 1997.
Professional Experience:
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2007 – present: Temporary Assistant Professor of School
Psychology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
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2003 – 2007: School Psychologist, Flint Hills Special Education
Cooperative, Emporia, KS
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2004 – 2006: Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Psychology,
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.
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2002 – 2003: School Psychologist and Structured Learning Center
Coordinator, Lafourche Parish Public Schools, Thibodaux, LA
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2001 – 2002: School Psychology Intern, Louisiana School
Psychology Internship Consortium (APA-Accredited), New Orleans Public Schools,
New Orleans.
Professional Affiliations:
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Georgia Association of School Psychologists
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Georgia Educational Research Association
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National Association of School Psychologists
Research Interests
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Improving consultation effectiveness
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Social/emotional factors affecting measurement of academic skills
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Behavioral intervention
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Preschool Response to Intervention
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Ethics and Response to Intervention
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School Psychologists’ use of literature
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Training in school psychology
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Use of technology in supervision
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Improving supervision effectiveness
Last updated: July 21 2009