Honor Society® member
Amber Birdow
School Counselor- Intern at Jerry Knight STEM Academy, Mansfield Independent School District
- Lamar University
- School Counseling
- Class of 2024
- Crowley, Texas
Member since January 2023
About
My name is Amber Birdow and I have been in education for 8 years. I graduated from Grambling State University in 2014 and received my Bachelor's of Education degree in Early Childhood Education. I went on to teach as a 1st grade Lead Teacher for 8 years. During that time, I taught Gifted and Talented, Special Education, and ESL students. I started the school counseling program in 2018 but paused to take care of family needs. In 2022 I restarted the program and have maintained a 3.86 GPA ever since. I have a true passion for children and have always wanted to advance my professional skills to create successful members of society. I am currently a school counselor intern at a middle school STEM academy. I aspire to become an elementary school counselor or accept a full time counselor position on my current campus upon graduating in May of 2024.
Education
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Lamar University
School Counseling
2022 – 2024
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Grambling State University
Early Childhood Education
2009 – 2014
Honors and awards
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National Honor Society
For my academic achievements, I am a part of the Honor Society.
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President's List
I have achieved the President's List several times from undergraduate to graduate school for my scholastic achievements.
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Dean's List
I have achieved the Dean's List several times from undergraduate to graduate school for my scholastic achievements.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Upon graduating, I plan to be an elementary, intermediate or middle school counselor in Texas. I also plan on obtaining my LPC (License or Professional School Counseling) and start my own private practice specializing in children's counseling needs including play therapy and group counseling.
- Graduate school interests
I am currently in grad school at Lamar University.
- Outside the classroom
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, playing with my Shih-Tzu, visiting family and friends, crafting, reading novels, enjoying self care, taking my nephews on outings, trying new restaurants and traveling the world.
Experience
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School Counselor- Intern
Jerry Knight STEM Academy, Mansfield Independent School District
Nov 2022 – Jan 2023
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Teacher
Thelma Jones Elementary, Mansfield Independent School District
Jan 2016 – Nov 2022
Volunteering
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Assistant
Lauderdale Transport
Aug 2021 – Jan 2023
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Mentor
Fearless Foundation
Aug 2016 – Jan 2023
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Mentor
Abiding Angels HSC
Jan 2012 – Jan 2023
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Assistant
Lifesavvers CPR
Jun 2010 – Jan 2023
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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