2. Reflections
This presentation contains
my personal counseling
philosophy, an overview of
vital administrative tasks
that I was directly
responsible for and
programs and events that I
planned and coordinated
while serving in the role of
guidance counselor.
Crystal Arrington, M. Ed.
clrarrington@gmail.com
216-374-8391
3. Personal Guidance Counseling Philosophy
Physical
◼ Educate students on overall health & wellness
Intellectual
◼ Educate students on how to maximize their academic
potential by increasing organizational skills, establishing/
enhancing work ethic and taking pride and ownership in
their work
◼ Emotional
◼ Educate students on how to properly express their feelings
and emotions, while support those students in need
Social
◼ Educate students on enhancing the “soft skills” as well as
successful techniques to properly interact with peers and
figures of authority
4. Guidance Counseling Impact
Overall campus impact of Guidance
Counseling and End-of-the-Year
administrative observations:
◻Students displayed a stronger sense of self-
efficacy
◻Students were more inclined to utilize
leadership skills and talents
◻Campus discipline issues decreased/
behavior improved
◻Overall student camaraderie increased
across grade levels
6. Campus Guidance Counseling
Responsibilities:
❑ School Administrator for PEIMS At-Risk Annual Report
❑ Facilitated Weekly Meetings with the Campus
Leadership Team (Principals, Department Heads, etc.)
to discuss ways to enhance student performance
❑ Facilitated 504 Parent/Teacher Meetings
❑ Facilitated Solution-Based Individual and Group
Counseling
❑ Facilitated Mediations with Students and Colleagues
❑ Facilitated Various On-Campus Seminars, Events, and
Student Initiatives
❑ Supervised Prospective Counselor Interns
❑ Liaison between Colleges and Branches of the Military
7. Campus Guidance Counseling-
College and Career Readiness
Campus Liaison: Crystal Arrington
Responsibilities:
◻ Supervisory Duties
◻ Led weekly meetings
◻ Coordinated and chaperoned
all on-campus events, off campus
events and college road trips
◻ Corresponded with recruiters to make sure all needed
materials from students was received
9. Student Organizations
Student Council &
National Honor Society
Organizations that support student
leadership
Responsibilities Included:
■ Served as the Advisor for both
organizations
■ Taught leadership skills by
emphasizing scholastics and
“Giving Back to the Community”
through public service
10. Campus Initiatives
Career Week
Exposed students to various
career options
Responsibilities Included:
■ Solicited community stakeholders
to speak with the students in
regards to their careers
■ Planned & coordinated week of
events
■ Established and distributed all
class event schedules
11. Red Ribbon Week
Initiative geared to teach
students about the dangers of
drug & alcohol abuse
Responsibilities Included:
■ Led drug & alcohol abuse
seminars
■ Created classroom lessons &
activities for the teachers
■ Planned & coordinated week of
events
Campus Initiatives
12. Campus Initiatives
Make a Difference Day
Initiative established to
encourage students to participate
in selfless acts of service within
their community
Responsibilities Included:
■ Planned & coordinated service
activities (i.e. Community Trash
Pick-Up, Donation Drives, Letters
to the Troops)
13. Campus Initiatives
Peer Tutoring
Paired Primary and Intermediate
level students to support student
mentoring
Responsibilities Included:
■ Planned and coordinated initiative
to include interdisciplinary (Ethics,
Courtesy, Awareness, etc.) areas
of learning
15. Campus Initiatives
Generation TX Week
Week full of events that exposed students to
college and career related entities through fun
and exciting events
16. Campus Initiatives
Generation TX Week
Event Overview:
◻ Greek Day & Panel Discussion
◻ Money Management &
Diversity Appreciation Presentations
◻ Military Day
◻ Alumni Day/ Twin Day
◻ Nerd Day & College Cafes
◻ Community Service Day
17. Campus Initiatives
TAMU MEDALS Conference
Maximizing Educational
Development through
Academic and Leadership
Skills (MEDALS) two-day
conference allows high
school students the unique
experience of viewing
college opportunities and
Texas A&M University from a
diverse perspective
18. Campus Initiatives
College Café
Cafes were held
through-out the year to
allow various college
recruiters the
opportunity to
showcase their schools
You’re invited to the…
o l l e g e a f e
In the Library
Wednesday September 19, 2012
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
•Enjoy FREE snacks and drinks
20. Campus Initiatives
Decision Day
Event set as a deadline to encourage students to
finalize their post-graduation plans & celebrate
their commitment to continue their education
23. The Middle School Guidance
Counselor
Assists students as they deal with pressing issues like:
◻ The Effects of Puberty
◻ “Soft” Skills
◻ Character Traits
◻ Studying/Organizational Skills
◻ Career Readiness
◻ Peer Pressure
◻ Social Insecurities
◻ Grief and Loss
◻ Drugs/Alcohol
◻ Domestic Discord
24. Som-Mai’s Story
Son-Mai Nguyen came to be my student in
2009 at the tender age of 13. She was
technically a middle school student, but was
taking classes both at Eisenhower High
School and Texas Technical University.
Though she could have participated 1 year
early, Som-Mai chose to graduate in four
years with her class. Her efforts earned her
the title of Valedictorian and National Merit
Scholar; an award given to a select group of
students nation wide based on their GPA,
SAT score as a junior, and community
involvement. She now attends Stanford
University and is on track to graduate in the
class of 2017.
25.
26. Eisenhower High School 2012-13
Many Thanks!
Crystal Arrington, M.Ed.
clrarrington@gmail.com
216.374.8391
