My Bio: Amy Michelle Robinson
My name is Amy Robinson and I am currently a high school math teacher. I have been teaching for 18 years. I am currently finishing my school counseling license to work in the school system in a different capacity. I have completed mentorship workshops and mentored students while going through COVID. I greatly enjoy working with children and helping them overcome difficulties in their lives to be successful students. I hope to make a difference in the lives of these students and show them that no matter their background they can be successful. 

Resume & CV: Amy Michelle Robinson
241215050440_Amy_Robinson_Resume_3_.pdf (.pdf) 0.09mb

Reflective Journal: Amy Michelle Robinson
241028125109_Worldview_of_Education.docx (.docx) 0.01mb

Goals (Personal & Professional): Amy Michelle Robinson
241028012616_Professional_Growth_Essay.docx (.docx) 0.01mb

Competency Assessments: Amy Michelle Robinson
 In this section, I have attached my ethical vignette paper. This shows my ability to use ethical standards to work through difficult situations. The paper also shows my ability to apply state laws that I must adhere to. The paper identifies how I would use the ASCA ethical standards to generate an appropriate course of action. Being able to identify what needs to be done in many different situations is imperative as a school counselor.  Ethical Vignette (.docx) 0.03mb

Competency Assessments: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my ACT classroom guidance lesson that I completed at the high school level. This shows how I worked with my students to educate them on the scores they needed to get into their colleges and showed them what they could expect on the test. The goal of this lesson was to improve the school districts ACT scores so that more students could get into the colleges they are hoping to attend. Students also researched schools that offered their preferred major to get a head start on planning for post graduation.  ACT classroom guidance lesson (.pdf) 0.74mb

Competency Assessments: Amy Michelle Robinson
To celebrate diversity and advocate for students in my building, I created a classroom guidance lesson on using teamwork to build student belonging in the building. My goal of this lesson was for the students to learn about each other and their backgrounds. Working together in their diverse groups, they came up with ideas that we could use to ensure everyone feels like they belong at school. Through this lesson, I am advocating for equality in learning experiences to promote student development.  241104125021_Robinson_Amy_Classroom_Guidance_Lesson.pdf (.pdf) 1.69mb

Competency Assessments: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached a needs assessment power point for an assessment I completed at the high school where I currently work. The junior class completed a survey so I could determine how to best meet their needs. Through my analysis I determined academic needs were the highest and I implemented a plan to benefit the students. It is important to accurately assess the needs of students to ensure the school counseling program is performing to a high standard. Programs may then be implemented to meet the needs of all students.  241105011741_Robinson_Amy_Needs_assessment_presentation.pdf (.pdf) 0.80mb

Competency Assessments: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my final project on my small group on social skills for first graders. I analyzed the data to determine what small group was most needed for this group of kids. The needs assessment I gave parents is on slide six. I analyzed the data that came back to determine where the largest needs exist. Slide twelve shows the evaluation that was given to students. I analyzed the results to determine if  the group was successful and where I could improve. Research showed that play therapy was successful with this age group so I incorporated games and activities to keep the students engaged.  241112122710_Psycho_education_small_group_powerpoint.pdf (.pdf) 1.19mb

Competency Assessments: Amy Michelle Robinson
During my internship, I organized a college and career week. I collaborated with colleges, military, and local apprenticeship programs and invited them into our building to talk to our students about their programs. The students were given the opportunity to ask the representatives questions they may have and learn more about post-secondary options. The representatives also talked to the counselors about their programs and what is needed to get into these programs so the counselors are better equipped to answer questions students may have. I planned this to educate students on what post secondary options they have after graduation.  241104012724_College_and_Career_Week.docx (.docx) 0.15mb

Competency Assessments: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached the invitation along with notes I took during our CCP/AP promotional meeting. I collaborated with other counselors, the technology department, curriculum, and the high school principal on ways we can promote our college and Advanced Placement classes. This was a group effort and we split our duties. My meeting notes show how jobs were split between those present.  241114113038_Collaboration.docx (.docx) 0.19mb

Competency Assessments: Amy Michelle Robinson
I attached the Northmont counseling brochure I created for the program here at Northmont High School. This highlights the programs we are working to incorporate into our building and the goals we hope to reach. The brochure was given out to parents to build a bridge between the counseling department and care takers at home. The brochure informs guardians of the programs available and how we assess the programs we have. When building the brochure, I collaborated with administrators and the other counselors in the building. Leadership qualities come from organizing meetings in which all collaborated and worked to build a successful program. 241108105543_Robinson_A._COSC_661_Brochure.docx (._COSC_661_Brochure) 3.47mb

Competency Assessments: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my SCRIP-CORE evaluation done by my professor during my practicum. The document shows that I am competent in each category. I always strive to be fair and build strong relationships with students. I work hard to meet my responsibilities and build a strong work ethic. I remain professional and ethical in my practices as well.  241114114303_2024_11_14_Evaluation.doc (.doc) 0.03mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
Attached is my Ethical Vignette Presentation (AIA standard: Foundations) and paper and Attitudes and Beliefs Reflection Paper (AIA standard: Foundations).

By taking this class, I have learned how to follow ethical and legal guidelines when I begin my career as a school counselor. I learned the history of school counseling and how best to develop my professional identity. I explored the school counseling standards that were developed to ensure professional standards are met and followed. 250126060434_COSC501.pdf (.pdf) 2.92mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Addiction and Adolescence Essay (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention), Trauma, Development, and Spirituality Assignment (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention), and Development Analysis Assignment (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention).

This course has helped me recognize how human growth and development influences a child's development. This may be physical, cognitive, social, or even their personality. Through this course I learned interventions we can provide as counselors to ensure the success of the children we work with. The situations a child experiences growing up influences the child, their families, and their communities. 250126061347_COUC502.pdf (.pdf) 0.36mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Cultural Immersion Project (AIA standard: Diversity and Advocacy).

This course focused on learning about different cultures and how societies perceptions of these cultures may influence the children we work with. I learned how to appropriately advocate for these students and what steps I can take to help eliminate bias that may exist. I learned how relationships and family dynamics change based on a students cultural background. I also explored what theories work best when working with students from other backgrounds. I huge part of dealing with children from other cultures is recognizing what personal bias I may have and taking steps to reduce this bias. 250127124718_COUC_504.pdf (.pdf) 1.02mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Counseling Skills Assignment (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention) and Final Skills Competency Scale (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention).

Throughout this course, I learned different counseling techniques I can use moving forward in my profession. These techniques correspond to different counseling theories we have studied throughout the program. These techniques were practiced and we worked with other students to improve our skills.

Video link is not available as the class was deleted per the professor. 250127012732_COSC_505.pdf (.pdf) 0.41mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Professional Theoretical Approach to School Counseling Paper (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention).

Throughout this course, I studied many different counseling techniques and theories that I am able to use as I start out as a school counselor. I learned how to chose which interventions would work best in different counseling scenarios when working with students from different ethnicities and backgrounds. I discovered how the counseling process works and which technique I feel works best with my personal style of counseling. 250127012517_Theoretical_Approach_to_Counseling_Person_Centered_Theory_copy.docx (.docx) 0.02mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Psychoeducational Group Assignment (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention, Leadership, and Collaboration and Consultation) and Critical Incident Paper (AIA standard:Counseling Prevention and Intervention).

During my structured groups class, I worked with my classmates to hone my group counseling skills. I practiced different techniques and theories in a small group setting. I learned the steps and processes involved in group counseling and the different roles each member must take on. In this course I also learned how to appropriately evaluate the success of a group and determine which methods work best in different situations. I also looked at ethical and legal factors of group counseling. 250127012233_COSC_5012.pdf (.pdf) 0.23mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Qualitative and Quantitative Reporting Assignment and Research Proposal Paper (AIA standard: Research and Evaluation).

In my research and program evaluation class, I learned how important it is to research any methods or programs I wish to use. I want to ensure I am using tools that are accurate and useful. I studied different research methods and how to go about locating them and deciding if they are accurate. Ethical and cultural considerations that need to be looked at were also studied throughout this course. 250127011845_COUC_515.pdf (.pdf) 0.30mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Career Self-Assessment (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention and Assessment) and Exploration Paper and Career Development Program Proposal (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention, Foundations, and Diversity and Advocacy).

This course taught me different techniques of career counseling for students. I learned about career development theories, how to instruct students to find jobs, career assessments, and how to use these assessments effectively. We also looked at how factors such as a student's personality, family values, religion, socioeconomic status, and interests effect a student's career choice. 250127011558_COUC_522.pdf (.pdf) 6.77mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Educational Philosophy in Practice Assignment (AIA standard: Foundations).

Foundations of education taught me the history on education and school counseling. I looked at how students from different backgrounds progress through their education. I also learned how other cultures, religions, politics, and society influenced the development of the education system. Finally, I learned how the school counselor role has evolved into what it is today. 250127011236_My_Educational_Philosophy_copy.docx (.docx) 0.03mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Counseling Benchmark (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention).

This course focused on school counseling and the theories associated with working with children in schools. I learned about students with exceptionalities including those who have a disability or giftedness and how to best provide services for these students. I learned how to best support these students and help them be successful in school. I also learned how to use a students spirituality to guide their services. 250127010915_Comprehensive_Child_and_Adolescent_Counseling_Assignment_copy.docx (.docx) 0.03mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Exploring Reliability and Validity Assignment and Interview Assignment (AIA standard: Assessment and Collaboration and Consultation).

This course taught me about assessments I may use with a group or individual students. I looked at both standardized assessments and non-standardized assessments. I learned how to determine if these assessments are appropriate to use with my students. I also looked at ways to determine how to give and choose an assessment so that it is done ethically. 250127010555_COSC_622.pdf (.pdf) 0.43mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my School Counseling Parent-Teacher Presentation Assignment (AIA standard: Collaboration and Consultation, Leadership, and Foundations).

This course provided me with the foundation of school counseling. I looked at and studied the ASCA model. I looked at the role of the school counselor and how it has evolved. I also studied the ASCA Behaviors and Mindsets for student success. This has helped me understand what is expected of school counselors to prepare me for my future profession. 250127010105_A._Robinson_School_counseling_parent_teacher_presentation.pptx (._Robinson_School_counseling_parent_teacher_presentation) 6.24mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my School Counseling Brochure Assignment (AIA standard: Foundations, Collaboration and Consultation) and Data Presentation Assignment (AIA standard: Assessment and Research and Evaluation).

School counseling program development and evaluation taught me how to implement and design a successful school counseling program. I learned how to implement effective guidance lessons in the classroom. I now understand the difference between direct and indirect services and which duties are appropriate for a school counselor. This course taught me how to provide equitable services for all students and how best to advocate for them as well. 250127125835_COSC_661.pdf (.pdf) 7.04mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention) and my School Counseling Practicum Final (Covers all AIA standards).

This course introduced me to the school counseling profession. I worked in an elementary building and learned how to implement the different theories and techniques I learned throughout the program. I worked on developing my skills as a counselor, making ethical decisions, and how to be professional. I conducted many small group counseling sessions, individual counseling sessions, and classroom guidance lesson. 250127125237_COSC_692.pdf (.pdf) 4.19mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Case Conceptualization and School Counseling Treatment Plan (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention) and my Final AIA: Internship I (Covers all AIA standards).

The internship course built on the knowledge I gained during my practicum course. I spent 300 hours in a high school setting learning how to create guidance lessons and small groups that worked with this age group. I used different theories and techniques I learned through the program to grow as a counselor. I discovered which techniques work best when conducting individual counseling sessions at the high school level as well. 250127125008_COSC_693.pdf (.pdf) 0.58mb

Courses Taken: Amy Michelle Robinson
I have attached my Case Conceptualization and School Counseling Treatment Plan (AIA standard: Counseling Prevention and Intervention) and Final AIA: Internship II (Covers all AIA standards).

Similar to Internship 1, this course helped me develop my skills as a counselor. I worked in an elementary building and used different theories and techniques that work better in an elementary setting. I grew in my knowledge of ASCA standards and ethical obligations of a school counselor. I became more comfortable in my role as I ran small groups, guidance lessons, and individual counseling sessions. 250429112850_Internship_1_Portfolio.docx (.docx) 0.06mb

Projects: Amy Michelle Robinson
Attached is my small group session on social skills. It was completed with first grade students and covered topics such as listening, accepting no, and dealing with conflicts. The student groups were mixed to include a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities. This shows my ability to develop a needs assessment and construct an effective small group.  250129125100_Psycho_education_small_group_powerpoint.pptx (.pptx) 6.57mb

Projects: Amy Michelle Robinson
My classroom guidance lesson covered the ACT. It helped the high school students learn what the ACT is, what is on the ACT, and what colleges are looking for. The students developed a better understanding of what the colleges they are interested in expect from an ACT score.  250129125332_ACT_presentation_4_days_.pptx (.pptx) 2.75mb

Projects: Amy Michelle Robinson
During my second internship, I conducted another small group on social skills, though the topics varied. This was completed in an elementary building. This small group focused on controlling anger, being a good friend, behaving respectfully in the classroom, preventing bullying, and controlling feelings. The groups were constructed with a diverse group of students from different backgrounds and ethnicities. 250411011232_Small_group_powerpoint.pptx (.pptx) 6.36mb

Projects: Amy Michelle Robinson
250415112121_Personal_Reflection.docx (.docx) 0.02mb

Internships: Amy Michelle Robinson

Prompt 1:

            Throughout my practicum and two internships, I have worked with many different age groups of children. My practicum focused on kindergarten and first grade and helped me develop the skills I needed to work with these young kids. I conducted small groups in family changes, social skills, grief, and anxiety management. This provided me with experience working with diverse students from many different backgrounds. My first internship was in a high school setting where I got more experience with classroom guidance lessons, small groups, and individual counseling with this older age group and preparing them for their post-high school plans. I was also able to work with advanced placement students and those taking college credit classes with future planning. My second internship took place in an elementary with grades two through six. I learned to work with these older elementary aged kids and developed techniques on how to keep their attention focused on the task at hand. Throughout my internships, I also worked with struggling students who needed extra support to succeed in school. The younger students do not have the attention span of the older students; therefore, they needed more hands-on activities to keep them on task along with shorter sessions. I conducted a college week in which I brought colleges in to talk to students and incorporated different trade schools and opportunities for the students who may not be ready to take on college at this point.

 

Prompt 2:

            When working with students as a school counselor, spiritual beliefs are an important aspect of the interventions we design. I have learned that sometimes it is not obvious what a student’s beliefs are unless they are asked directly. It is important to understand the background of these beliefs to ensure that the interventions used follow each individual students religious and spiritual views. Working in a public-school setting, a school counselor cannot broach the topic of religion with a student unless the student initiates the conversation. It is important that we make the student feel comfortable and incorporate methods that are sensitive to these beliefs. If we are in a situation where we do not understand the religion or background of the student, we must educate ourselves to appropriately advocate for the student. When working with my small groups, I encountered children from many different backgrounds. Young students need to learn how to be empathetic towards others to make everyone feel welcome regardless of religious beliefs.

Prompt 3:

            Throughout my internship, I worked with students from many difficult situations. I quickly learned that having the support at home to reinforce the support I provide at school was the best possible scenario. I worked with parents, giving them interventions that they could use with their child to build a strong relationship and help the child grow. When good two-way communication exists, I am better able to support the child as I am aware of what is going on at home. This communication ensures parents are more comfortable contacting me as a school counselor when the need arises. I also had experience working with the outside counselors that the school employs to support the children on a more continuous basis. I learned which students need more frequent counseling sessions and how to refer them to the professional counselor the school employed. The professional counselor and I had an open communication back and forth so that I could better support the student on days when this counselor was not in the building.

Prompt 4:

            Working as a high school teacher, I was confident that the age group I would want to work with as a school counselor was high school. Through my experiences in my practicum and internship, I have started leaning more towards the elementary level. I have loved working with young children. Their eagerness to participate and talk to an adult is heartwarming. The skills I have learned during counseling sessions have helped me talk to my own students. I understand the importance of silence to encourage a student to continue to open up. Open questions, active listening, minimal encouragers, and reflection of feelings are some of the skills that I have refined through this process. Working with the other counselors in my building, I have learned when it is appropriate to seek outside help for things such as suicide risk and individual counseling. By consulting with professional counselors, I know when I need to refer a child who needs more help than I can provide. I understand the need to advocate for the profession as I see our counselors doing duties not appropriate for school counselors. I will continue to work, grow, and advocate for school counseling programs as I continue in my career.  

250504020857_School_Counseling_Cumulative_Field_Experience_Summary_FES.pdf (.pdf) 0.17mb

Exam History: Amy Michelle Robinson
250129010716_School_counselor_licensure_test.pdf (.pdf) 0.08mb

Licenses & Certifications: Amy Michelle Robinson
250129011236_ASCA_membership_card.pdf (.pdf) 0.02mb

Licenses & Certifications: Amy Michelle Robinson
250129011516_Restraint_and_seclusion_certificate.pdf (.pdf) 0.16mb

Licenses & Certifications: Amy Michelle Robinson
250129011642_dss.virginia.gov_family_cps_mandated_re...t.html_FirstName_Amy_LastName_Robinson.pdf (.virginia) 0.12mb

Licenses & Certifications: Amy Michelle Robinson
250129011934_Virginia_Department_of_Education_Cultural_Competency_Training.pdf (.pdf) 0.34mb

Licenses & Certifications: Amy Michelle Robinson
250129012055_RObinson_dyslexia.pdf (.pdf) 0.02mb

Licenses & Certifications: Amy Michelle Robinson
250129012233_Red_Cross_Certificate_MERGE_for_Achievement_Assignment_SD_56891714.pdf (.pdf) 0.03mb

Licenses & Certifications: Amy Michelle Robinson
250129012555_Schools_and_Grief_Helping_Students_Cope_with_Death_Certificate.pdf (.pdf) 1.72mb

Licenses & Certifications: Amy Michelle Robinson
250129012801_Supporting_Caregivers_of_Youth_with_Substance_Use_Problems_Certificate.pdf (.pdf) 1.72mb

Licenses & Certifications: Amy Michelle Robinson
250129013041_Psychological_First_Aid_PFA_Online_Certificate.pdf (.pdf) 0.55mb