…project that was assigned in one of my technology courses was to develop a professional portfolio utilizing a high-tech tool. I used PowerPoint to build an easy to navigate and professional looking “program” that will allow interviewers, principals, and other stakeholders to view all my qualifications (resume, cover letter, transcripts) and showcase my technological skills at the same time. Yesterday, I made a new portfolio for my counseling caree…
…e recent purchases (or wish list items) that have really been great for my professional growth, blogging, and counseling site purposes. I hope that this is helpful for some and I will try to give some personal experience reviews when applicable. February & March 2014 Edition: Sidewalk A-Frame Mahogany Sandwich Board Sign (Price: ~$40 USD) This sign was a recent purchase for my department – our sister high school had several of these in their front…
…ide of their contractual hours and this also is often unpaid and viewed as professional duties to run these academic programs. In my initial blog post – I tallied up my time on task for just the 2-3 weeks of AP Exam administration and proctoring adding up to 80-100 hours. Extrapolating that to the number of HS’s in the US that offer AP programs (22,169 at that time in 2019) and accounting for an average hourly wage of school counselors at $20/hour…
…d age appropriate. While students scheduling their appointments may not be developmentally appropriate at the K-6 range (7-8 could be done with modifications), parents and other stakeholders should be on an appointment system for all ages. How Calendly Can Save You Time Some School Counseling-centric Pro and Cons of Calendly Pros: Calendly provides a more visually appealing option of the two (in my opinion). Time wise it does save some time not ne…
…outreach is actually something that is essential to your full success and professionalism. So what’s the problem? Time and ability are usually the two factors that cause our materials, program elements, presentations and other promotional materials to fall short of full effectiveness. When you have the best information to share but it comes across as visually unappealing or difficult to digest – you end up losing people. Time You may have 200 stu…
…ning of any process and if we are not – something is wrong or we are a total failure and should give up. When you are starting this journey in such a great field as school counseling – you will try to place those same expectations on yourself. You also need to have realistic goals for your professional growth. Jeff, you are the maker of your future. You need to dive in to your profession head first. Don’t be afraid to get involved. You have valu…
…s a vital, but often forgotten, aspect of being a school counselor (or any professional really). Hope you enjoy this flashback. #2: Putting The You In YouTube: Taking It To The Next Level Using YouTube in my school counseling practice has become one of my favorites. I feel like it ebbs and flows because I find new ways I can utilize videos (both ones that I create and videos of others). There are so many great (and many not so great) videos availa…
…’t approach each interview like THE interview – I would not be here today. By positioning yourself well, doing everything you can to prepare, and for God’s sake – dressing like a professional for the interview – YOU can get a job. You future students need you – make that interview panel know that!! Good luck….
…[email protected] is. Second off – I need to do some classroom guidance on professional email correspondence or this kid is going to get fired. Needless to say – email is an embedded part of our every day personal and working lives (check out some of the stats over on this post). There are tons of tips, tricks and best practices out there when it comes to drafting an email. This is not one of those posts. Who is this? This is a question I find mys…
…o your dentist or primary doctor. A PCP and general dentist is a respected professional, and while they can address an emergency if one arises, do not have people beating down their door or demanding to see them because there is a super pressing issue. Their patients make appointments. The doctor and dentists’ time is valued. The dentist and doctors are also not the ones pestering the patients to make their appointments. Nor are they the ones foll…
