Frieda Dietrich
High School Counselor
KIS International School
“Make a commitment to yourself that you will not let anything get in your way.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Kicked out of high school, picked myself back up, went back and graduated.
Started college immediately after HS, figured out the fastest way to graduate and to get a job.
Started in a job which wasn't my first choice but eventually led to what I wanted.
Developed a strong reputation in my field and eventually went for added graduate work, which led to me changing jobs.
Applied for jobs in other countries as a high school counselor, eventually leading to work in 5 different countries outside of the US.
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Education
High School
Graduate
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Certification/License
Counseling/Counselor
Colorado State University/Counseling
Counseling/Counselor
Colorado State University/Counseling
Career
High School Counselor
I help students with career, university, personal / social and academic issues.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Writing
Communicating / Sharing Stories
Day to Day
Respond to students who come in with personal / social / academic issues that relate to their home life or friends or school. Deal with the minutia often associated with paperwork related to one's position. Deal with parents from other countries who may not fully understand the American educational system. Meet with university representatives from all over the world. Develop a fuller understanding of these educational systems so I can advise students who wish to apply there.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Go to a recruiting fair even if you aren't fully ready to make the jump to working in another country. Test the waters, so to speak. You might surprise yourself. Too many college students think in too narrow of a fashion.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Certification/License
Counseling/Counselor
Counseling/Counselor
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Friends:
"Teachers don't make that much money. Teenagers are so difficult to work with... why would you want to put yourself through that?"
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
