6 Tips for First Year School Counselor!

[@Rethinkingsales]

Love you and this channel! I am a first year school counselor and truly appreciate your taking the time to share your experiences with us. Students need us now more than ever and I am proud to be a part of the school counselor family!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you so much and welcome to the family! School Counselors are very much needed :-)

[@toyastevenson3178]

I'm 18 year classroom teacher but I got my school counselor degree in May 2018. I am currently working on a virtual school counseling service while I'm on film with my son. Your videos are very informative and easy to follow . thank you

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Your so welcome and thank you.

[@Mrs.Hudson]

Virtual is a great idea

[@nkechinyeresylvia5204]

I'm first year, school counselor and am very excited to do dis job but watching your video is like and eye opener to me now.i know that watching your video more often will help me a whole lot.thank you for sharing 🎉

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching ❤️

[@DrChristieSpeaks]

I remember my first year!! I was so excited and ready to go but it was whirlwind and taught me so many quick lessons! Always plan over the Summer or in pre-planning the whole year calendar! Once the students come I don't know about other school counselors I have to put on my skates and GOOOOOOO! This is awesome!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you for sharing! I agree, the best time to plan is during the summer for me because once school is in im in Go at well!

[@aporter009]

Thank you for making this video because I am struggling as a new school counselor.

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

You are so welcome and if you ever have questions feel free to email me at [e-mail] and I will respond as soon as I can!

[@aporter009]

@@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor thank you!

[@yvettejones8731]

Hi, thank you for this video. I am currently in the middle of my fieldwork for counseling. I graduate this May w/ PPS cred and I was encouraged by you. I feel like I can be the counselor that my students will need. Can't wait for other aspiring videos!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you so much and congrats to you for graduating this coming May! It truly is a rewarding career! Thank you for being apart of the inspiring counselor family!

[@jhoncia1]

I'm on my last semester (as a school counselor) this year and this video is on point. Thank you!!!!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching!

[@SunshineLuv24]

First year school counselor career change. I appreciate all the tips and informational videos you share with us.

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

You are so welcome and I wish you the best!

[@aboonita1]

Your channel is truly inspiring for new school counselor like me. This year has thrown me for curve ball. I am hanging-in.

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you so much and trust me you are not by yourself. We all are trying to adjust to somewhat of a normal year since covid. If you have any questions feel free to email me.

[@alexowinojnr706]

Hi, I love your work! It helped me get a job last month as a Primary School Counsellor at an international school here in Kenya 🇰🇪 And am still here to learn more! Am looking forward to working with you on virtual KZbin projects.

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you so much and I am glad you got then Job!

[@RobinLGregg]

Great Information, and I am subscribed to your channel. I am currently doing my first internship. Looking forward to sharing and learning.

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you so much!

[@veroa2837]

I love the information you’re sharing! Thank you so much! I was just hired as an elementary school counselor after 18 years of teaching. So, the information you’re passing on is much appreciated!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

You are so welcome and I’m glad I’m able to help

[@lwoods3678]

Soooo nice! How did you set that up?? Can you do a tutorial on how to set up your virtual screens??

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you so much!i was wondering what you mean by virtual screens? If you are referring to how to set up a virtual classroom heres the link of the tutorial i did : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZSkdoeMnctlkLc

[@knoble1ace]

I'm heading into my 10th year as a school counselor. This video is great! keep up the great work!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@benitaloqueloque383]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@gwendolynwilliams8645]

Great information

[@gracec5507]

Thank you for the video! I’m looking to re-enter school counseling since I took a leave to raise my children, a lot is changed and this was really helpful and building my confidence!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

That is so awesome!

[@gwendolynwilliams8645]

I’m looking for a school counseling position. Your information is greatly appreciated

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

You are so welcome

[@fabiacharles4926]

Can you please share the spreadsheet you use?

[@marvaf.2343]

This was great video. Im in my first year of School Counseling on the Secondary level and it is quite a year. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@zeniawhite2708]

This was an AWESOME video! Thank you for sharing! I'm going into my first year as a middle school counselor. Thank you again for all your wonderful suggestions!

[@zeniawhite2708]

Can you share your spreadsheet on how you track your time ([e-mail])? Thank you!

[@velmawalker1614]

Hi my name is Velma Walker I am a school social worker. I'm wondering or office isn't the same as counselor because some of the things you talk about I will be doing as a school social worker please give me some help

[@dahliaa8532]

hi, great video. thanks. can you please share your template for the spread sheet that you mentioned around min 14 for tracking your time?

[@krystalgordon4145]

Hi! I’m currently doing my practicum and would like to start gathering things to use after graduation. How do I get a copy of that excel file and the newsletter you used to introduce yourself to the parents? They would really be great for me 😊

[@DIYQUEENbyRienna]

WOW! I started school counseling August of 2020 and yes to everything you said in this video! What state are you in?

[@lisabrown4067]

This helped me so much thank you

[@emilyjones9634]

What did your newsletter look like?

[@monurdhan]

MasyaAllah, you are really inspiring. Even it's your first year, but you're not afraid to share your experience. It's really awesome! I'm so proud of you. I'm planning to take School Counseling Master Program. I hope I can do my best, like you do :)

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you so much!

[@catley8014]

Thank you!!

[@brittanymuncy7583]

This is SO great! Thank you so much!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

You are so welcome

[@emilyjones9634]

You are amazing! Thanks for the helpful info!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Emily Jones you Are so welcome :-)

[@dani23dani85]

Awesome video

[@dani23dani85]

What state do you work in?

[@lindaseewer3796]

I’m still a teacher trying to get my first counseling position. I graduated right before the pandemic started so it’s been difficult.

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you so much for reaching out. Has there been plenty of openings where you are? Are you only applying to specific school levels? I actually did a video talking about why one still have not landed the school counselor position. Im not sure if you seen that but things in that video you could take in account. I am so sorry to hear you have not got a SC job yet but dont give up, it still can happen for you

[@lindaseewer3796]

@@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor there are a lot of openings, but there is also a lot of competition. Around here it’s a matter of who you know. I’m not giving up-I know I’ll get there eventually!

[@quepugh]

Hey love your video ! I am graduating undergrad very soon and debating between LMFT and SC . I do not have a teaching background do all levels have to make lesson plans or is that just the primary level?

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you for coming to my channel. The good thing about school counseling is you don't have to have a teaching background in which I was so relieved. There are different factors that will determine whether or not you will be teaching lessons as a counselor. it just depends on what school level your working in, the administrator you have, the school district your working in, and whether your working in a private or public school. However, it is most common to see elementary/primary school counselors teach lessons regularly than middle and high school counselors. Though as school counselors, teaching guidance lessons should be a part of our school counseling program, it should not consume our program. Most times, you wont find middle and high school counselors focus on lessons, instead, they are dealing with scheduling, college and career readiness, testing, etc.In my case now, I am not teaching lessons like I was when I first received my job. Now I am focused on Individual counseling and small groups. If I want to teach a lesson or a teacher requests for me to teach a lesson to their class, I actually fixed my schedule where I set up when and how frequent I teach lessons. I hope this helped.

[@quepugh]

@@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor Thank you!

[@lawandacarmichael1977]

Hello, great video, I will definitely be here alot for these great pointers... I have to go back for my Masters degree but I still have the job as the school counselor, was getting your masters hard, or just a bunch of paperwork like B.A?

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Getting my masters was not hard for me. The program flew by it seemed. I just had to make sure I applied myself to the course work. I won't say it was a bunch of paperwork but it was a lot of projects and case studies that were beneficial to apply to your school counseling profession. It was also a lot of hands-on work which I loved!

[@lawandacarmichael1977]

@@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor Awesome, GOD BLESS YOUR ENTIRE LIFE FOR THESE VIDEOS🙌🏿💞

[@jovahnwright5365]

Hi! Awesome video! I’m a recent graduate of a school counseling program. Do you mind sharing the spreadsheet or an example of how you tracked your time? Thanks!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Of course, I will try to upload that this week.

[@veiraiduleeshe2895]

The assessment you've mentioned, does it have to be distributed to every student?

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

It actually depends on what group you are trying to target. Im targeting my whole school but you might target a specific grade level. So it depends

[@pcsolis23]

Hello! I am considering going back to get my My Masters in School Counseling. Currently I am on my 6th year of teaching, but I am wondering if they would count those years of experience towards the counseling pay scale. My district has a separate pay scale for teachers and counselors.I would need to get a loan in order to get my masters, but don’t want to do that if I wouldn’t have income growth if that makes sense. Thank you!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

That is a good question. However, my thought would be because you are switching your career from being a teacher to become a school counselor, whenever you get your first job you will be paid as a first year counselor despite you teaching for 6 yrs. however, that would be a good question to ask your school district.

[@Blessed_Daye]

I had the same question. I've been teaching for 5 years and I already have a masters degree. I was considering an EdS program that would allow me to obtain licensure for school counseling, and if I wanted I could take a few more classes to be a LPC. On the other hand, I have registered to begin the process to become a national board certified teacher. But there are aspects of teaching that I do not like. I also don't want to have more student loans. Suggestions??

[@tulanisinclair4978]

Hi, what state are you in ?

[@jessicataylor1905]

so helpful!!!

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

I am so glad it was Jessica! Thank you

[@merlynsam1917]

Am also a first as school counselor...expecting more..videos...inspiring..too...how can I contact u..

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Thank you and my channels inquiry email [e-mail]

[@lisabrown4067]

This is my last internship

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

awesome!

[@emilyjones9634]

What did your newsletter look like?

[@TheInspiringSchoolCounselor]

Hey Emily, If you look at my how to create a virtual brochure, on the time stamp 2:06 I actually show you how my newsletter looks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5W6gqWVbcucf80

[@mercynjeri6863]

It's an awesome video

[@velmawalker1614]

I love the video I just want to make sure that I'm on the right has as a school social worker