Amos Jerabek
Hello,
I support students in navigating their present circumstances and considering their future. As a practitioner and researcher, I strive to develop culturally responsive support systems to improve the learning experiences and processes of young twice-exceptional (2e) Third Culture Kids (TCKs).
Over 20 years of experience across four continents working with neurodivergent children, students, and young adults, including six years of community social work in Liverpool, UK.
Client Groups: Children and Adolescents, 2e Learners, Expat and International Families, Third Culture Kids (TCKs), University Students, and Educators
Consultation languages : English
Tools / Instruments
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GDPR-compliant portal via ItsComplicated for scheduling and client communications.
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Outcome tracking using NovoPsych to measure student progress.
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Educational and neurodiversity profiling resources, supported by EduElephant.
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Standardized psychometric tools, including WIAT-4, KABC-II, and BRIEF2, to build individualized student learning profiles.
Specialisation Topics:
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Child Development and Learning Profiles: Assessment and mapping of individual learning needs to create tailored academic support. Currently, utilizing the new Digital WJ V only.
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Neurodiversity Support: Guidance for twice-exceptional (2e) students and those with ADHD, Dyslexia, or Dyspraxia.
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Future Planning: Hands on goal setting, academic advising, and college/ university exploration utilizing understanding by design (Ubd) models.
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Expat and Relocation Support: Transition counseling for Third Culture Kids managing the stress of international moves and cultural adaptation.
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Executive Function Coaching: Practical instruction in time management, organization, planning, and focus.
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Behavioral and Emotional Support: An integrative, Person-Centered approach combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused strategies to build resilience, self-regulation, and emotional growth.
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Personal Counseling: Humanistic approaches anchored by Existentialism (This approach is driven by my own deep interest in the work of Irvin D. Yalom.)
Consultation hours at Nova Lotus:
Mondays & Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Degrees and Specialist Credentials:
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Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology — Emporia State University (Kansas Board of Regents), Kansas, USA
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Master of Education (M.Ed.) in International Counseling Psychology (with ABA Training) — Lehigh University, Pennsylvania, USA
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Post-Master's Certificate in Education — The College of New Jersey, New Jersey, USA
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Master of Arts (MA) in Social Policy / Education — University of York, United Kingdom
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Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) in Sociology and Psychology (2:1) — Liverpool Hope University College, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Secondary Education: International secondary schooling completed in Prague, Czech Republic, and Fakenham, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Post-Graduate Research and Specialized Training:
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Mind, Brain, and Teaching (Educational Neuroscience) — Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, USA
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Special Education Leadership Institute — Harvard Graduate School of Education, Massachusetts, USA
Professional Registrations, Affiliations, and Licensure:
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Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI): Professional Member / Graduate Member, MPsSI (ID: M17167)
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British Psychological Society (BPS): Graduate Member, MBPsS with GBC (ID: 456872)
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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP): Registered Member (ID: 00986134)
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National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): Professional Member (ID: 1081116)
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American Psychological Association (APA): International Psychology Member (ID: 97921235)
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State Licensure (USA): Certified International Practitioner for Teaching (New Jersey) and Counseling (Pennsylvania)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
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Standards Compliance: Consistently exceeds annual BACP (30 hours/year) and triennial NASP (75 hours/cycle) requirements, logging 93 accredited hours from 2023 to 2025.
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Recent Advanced Focus Areas: Adaptive Schools Cognitive Coaching (28 hrs), Advanced Child Safeguarding and International Protection (22 hrs), Trauma-Focused CBT (11 hrs), Youth Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Risk Assessment (10.5 hrs), and Solution-Focused School Practice (7.5 hrs).