school counselors
Smart Side Hustles for School Counselors
Being a school counselor is more than a job—it’s a calling. But let’s be real: calling doesn’t always pay the bills. With rising living costs, student loan debt, and often limited school budgets, many counselors are finding that a little extra income can go a long way. Extra income can provide financial flexibility, career security…
Read MoreNew Counselor? The Secret to a Winning Job Interview
Seven Steps to Take Charge of a Job Interview Every new school counselor has to begin somewhere and that means nailing a job interview. I can still remember finishing graduate school and the stress of looking for a job, getting called in for an interview and then ultimately learning that I didn’t get the position.…
Read More6 Steps to Take Charge of Test Anxiety
Conquering Test Anxiety is Possible As the school year winds down, anxiety ramps up. There is anxiety over passing to the next grade and completing projects. But most of all there is anxiety over testing. The best way to eliminate test anxiety, is to put testing in it’s proper perspective. In an education world where…
Read MoreBuilding Dreams: Helping Elementary Students Explore Future Careers
As an elementary school counselor, you have the incredible opportunity to help young students start thinking about their futures. While it might seem early to talk about careers with kids in grades K-5, planting the seeds of career exploration can inspire them to work hard in school and develop the skills they need for future…
Read MoreDISCover Your Temperament
Good counselors and educators do things well. Great counselors not only do things well but also teach and inspire others to do things well. One of the advantages of training counselors in DISC temperament assessment is that it opens up a whole new way to communicate with kids, parents and other educators. In addition, it…
Read MoreReflecting on the School Year… A Vital Lesson
As the school year draws to a close, elementary school counselors have a golden opportunity to teach a crucial lesson on the importance of reflection. Reflecting on the past school year allows students to celebrate their successes, learn from their failures, and prepare for the journey ahead. Why Reflection Matters Reflection is a powerful tool…
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