by Jeff Ream | May 29, 2017 | Featured, counseling, Networking, school counselor, social networking, support, tips
…ur tendency as school counselors and helping professionals. I even wrote a blog post a while back called Jack of All Trades that you should go read. The problem with not having balance in your school counseling program is that you (the school counselor) gets absolutely worn out. A worn out counselor is not good for anyone. We get extra testy, short with parents, students, and colleagues, and we lose the fire we very much need to be effective. Whil…
by Jeff Ream | Jul 21, 2014 | Featured
…g. These ads look like this: [adrotate group=”1″] Supporting your favorite blogs and websites is easy! While those links are there for you to choose to use or not (I cannot ask you to click my links) – I tend to click (and disable adblockers) on banners for fellow bloggers, sites, or organizations I support because I want to say thank you for their services in a monetary way that costs me nothing. I want to be open and upfront with my readers and…
by Jeff Ream | May 31, 2012 | counseling, news, thecounselinggeek, update
…o The Counseling Geek. Yesterday, I migrated over to a new blog platform — Blogger (a Google service). I felt that the blog software provided by Wix.com was a bit constricting and did not provide the customization, traffic, and support that I was looking for. So thus…the new site and look. I am still in the process of tweaking it to my liking and updating for readability and user friendliness. If you are having any trouble viewing anything, commen…
by Jeff Ream | Jun 27, 2013 | ASCA 13, school counselor, thecounselinggeek, update
…me to my next tid-bit. After the 4th, you won’t be hearing from me on the blog or in social media circles until early August. No – not because I don’t like you and not because I am done blogging, but because we are headed to Europe to visit family and friends for a month following ASCA 13. While abroad, I will be trying to disconnect as much as possible (you may see a tweet or two from me…), but do not fret – I will be back with a review and reca…
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by Jeff Ream | Feb 23, 2014 | guest post, job hunt, jobs, resume, tips
…might expect at a job interview for a school counseling position, see this blog post, written from the perspective of an elementary school counselor. http://www.elementaryschoolcounseling.org/1/post/2013/03/school-counseling-job-market-linky-party.html Recommended relevant reads: What Color Is Your Parachute? 2014: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers CV Handbook: A curriculum vitae owner’s manual Author Bio: This is a guest post…
by Jeff Ream | Mar 23, 2014 | 21st century skills, Counseling Tech, Featured, geek, jeffrey ream, research, school counselor, School Counselor Shopping List, technology, thecounselinggeek, tips, tools
…t will change how I utilize my computer(s) for good. Yesterday, I posted a blog post about Mouse Without Borders – a program that lets you use one mouse/keyboard to control multiple separate computers. However, what if you only have one computer? Did you know that there have been multiple studies (like this and this) showing the increased efficiency and productivity through using a two (or dual) monitor setup at work or home? It is true and totall…
by Jeff Ream | Mar 5, 2017 | Featured, Bits & Bytes
…I am direct (these are designed to be short posts though and hey — it’s my blog), but you are likely running some of your program wrong. It may be time to sit down, refocus and regroup to really make a difference at your school in a purposeful, comprehensive and meaningful way. Running around with your hair on fire is not acting purposeful, meaningful or addressing a comprehensive program. How do I start to change this? Great question and glad you…
by Jeff Ream | Jun 4, 2012 | 21st century skills, article, geek, jeffrey ream, school counselor, technology, thecounselinggeek, tips
…er increasing. With the popularity of younger and younger students playing video games, using smart phones, and demanding a higher level of interactivity in their lives — how can we keep up? Edudemic posted an article claiming that one possible solution can be to integrate interactive courseware into the curriculum. You can read the entire posting by following the link here or at the bottom of this post. “Interactive courseware allows students to…
by Jeff Ream | Nov 20, 2017 | Featured, thanks, thecounselinggeek
…bits of insight I have learned along the way. I say it each year, but this blog really has changed my path through this school counselor life. I have met so many cool people, created opportunities that may not have been available and getting to process my our work through the lens of writing is super helpful. So thanks for reading. It means a lot. This blog does take quite a lot of work to keep up so if you are enjoying it – I hope you consider ma…
by Jeff Ream | Feb 26, 2017
…times a year to speak at professional conferences and events. Through this blog – I also raise funds and provide scholarships for school counselors around the US to attend high-quality professional development each summer through the School Counselor Community Scholarship. I am also a life long learner. In addition to my Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Master of Science in Educational Counseling degrees – I have earned specialist certifica…
