Peer Advisor Personal Statement

I’ve always loved children and helping to care for them, and the opportunity to be a teaching assistant in SMIC’s annual summer camp in 2013 was perfect for me. I’ve always loved babysitting, but actually being able to teach seemed fun and different. For two weeks of July, along with the teacher I was assigned to, I helped teach basic English to eight year-olds from local Chinese schools. Although they could be rowdy or annoying at times, I grew fond of these kids and they of me. I learned to be patient with these children and not get irritated at what I thought were simple words or phrases. I discovered that teaching younger children was not only about teaching them the content in their textbooks, but also caring for them and helping them grow mentally. Situations like breaking up

Working in the education system as a school counselor is my preference. I am passionate about social awareness and helping students. I’ve always been sure that I would be a counselor. When I made my mind up to go back for an advanced degree, I decided to get it in the field of education. After speaking to a professor in the counselor education program at college and discussed my interests with them. I knew that day I wanted to change my major to school counseling. I like the ideal of being a school counselor because I believe I can be a vital member of the education team.

Welcome, and thank you for choosing THRIVE to provide your counseling services. This document has been provided to you to tell you about my background and help you understand our professional relationship.

The personal statement is very important to applicants who intend to be admitted to an undergraduate or graduate school. The role of a personal statement is to make applicants be different from other applicants. It mainly serves the purposes of persuading the admission committee of applicants’ great passion for the study field, explaining their experience that shaped their personality, demonstrating their longtime desire and commitment for the degree, and showing their life goals. What the admission committee is looking for in a personal statement varies from school to school, major to major. Art and Design is a unique program requiring its prospective students to be different in every aspect. The Art and Design Admission Committee is looking for a student who has creative potential in all respects. Hence, for those who want to apply to the School of Art and Design, they should understand how to present their stories, experiences, practice, goals, philosophy, inspirations, and aspirations in a creative way.

I am a detailed oriented person with a Masters in History. As a result, I am exceedingly familiar with most citation styles due to my research as well as peer editing of both graduate and undergraduate students. My past experience includes tutoring, peer editing, and academic writing. As a result of this, I am more than proficient in Microsoft Office.

I am a Residential Counselor specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. I'm organized and energetic with over two years of experience working with clients in the milieu environment. Highly involved caregiver committed to a proactive and hands-on approach in assisting staff. Ambitious with excellent research, time management and problem solving skills. Versatile, adaptable and adept at working effectively with children and families. Excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Motivated with wide-ranging abilities relating to animal care including pet sitting, and basic training

As many of my classmates know, I just resigned from my district of ten years to join a new district. My last evaluation was one of the contributing factors to this move. I taught at a very small high school (82 students). Two years ago, I accidently volunteered to be the volleyball coach, yearbook advisor, and ASB advisor in addition to my assigned role as English 9 and 10 teacher. The position as ASB adviser consumed most of my hours outside of class and led to a tumultuous year filled with almost constant harsh public and private criticism, minimal support (at one point I was owed $2,000 in reimbursements because my administrator refused to give me a credit card), unnecessary obstacles, micromanaging, long hours, almost no support supervision or labor support from my colleagues, and negotiating screaming matches between my ASB officers and the principal. My student leaders worked hard to build community on campus and held many engaging events which positively impacted school culture. However, they were incredibly unhappy with the principal because they felt she refused to approve many of the events the planned for no apparent reason, complained about the work they were doing, treated them rudely at events and in meetings, was never on campus, behaved in a “fake” manner around guests, and did a poor job of running the school in general (we have not had a working behavior system the entire time she has been principal). The school board became aware of this situation

During my first five years of practice, I want my roles to be that of helper, educator, professional, and researcher. As I progress through the profession, I will be assisting clients in accomplishing their goals while educating them in ways to do so effectively in a professional manner. In congruence with this, I also hope to do neurological research on individuals with neurological conditions and sensory integration of premature infants.

I attended Mary of Nazareth School from preschool to 8th grade. Therefore, I know what a good school environment can teach you throughout your educational life. Good Counsel fits perfectly under these circumstances. As a candidate for Good Counsel, I have the characteristics of a responsible high school student. When I become a Good Counsel student, I will use my gifts and talents to benefit this school.

The term “scholar- practitioner “was first introduce to me during my educational journey when obtaining my Masters at Walden. At this phase of my journey, I still feel as though being an efficient scholar practitioner will always be a work in progress. As a scholar in training, I have learned the value of research and the importance of data. Even though I have a tendency of being a perfectionist I realize that scholars are human and are imperfect creatures. Therefore I can admit that I don’t have all of the answers when it comes to the field of education. However, I know where to find them. With this realization, I feel confident in the research skills that I learned at Walden which has prepared me to be a scholar. It is with this knowledge of how to collect and analysis pertinent data in an ethical manner that I have acquired and was able to execute during my study.

Objective: I would like to pursue to be an Instructional Assistant for Head Start Level IV. I am aware this is a diverse setting that will allow me to understand children's needs. I pride myself in achieving goals set and determined to develop my organizational skills further by planning and having leadership roles.

My name is Flavia Maria Tello Granados, I am applying for the Specialization in teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language. I have been an English teacher the past six years. I entered the teaching profession nearly by accident; I never thought that what I originally saw as another mean of living in the end would result as such a rewarding experience and an integral part of who I am as a person today. In 2003, I began a certification as a Bilingual Teacher in the state of Texas, USA. Unfortunately, I could not conclude my certification due to citizenship issues. However, from 2006 to 2011, I became a volunteer teacher in a variety of elementary schools in Brownsville, Texas. This experience allowed me to gain a lot of experience in the teaching field. Most importantly, it allowed me to expand my vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills in the English language.

I am applying for the Counseling Masters program because since a very young age I have felt the need to help people and make a difference. The school-counseling program would give me the necessary tools to help students build a strong foundation for their future. Ive always been interested in pursuing a career in counseling. For many, being a teen is one of the hardest stages of life, so learning how to help students and help establishing and unfailing support system for them to become prosperous adults is my number one goal. I am a focused hard working individual who’s passion as a perspective counselor drives me to learn all that I may need to deliver a solid education and reliable support system for my

I write in pursuit of becoming a teaching assistant for EG-1003 beginning this fall. I seek this position wishing to further develop my skills in communication and collaboration. Furthermore, I would admire watching student creativity in action when they work in the labs and interacting with others when helping them solve problems. I believe my previous experience and personality enable me to be an effective teaching assistant.

I have a wide range of skills and knowledge that I have acquired throughout my personal and professional life. I can communicate with different types of people regardless of age, race or class. I have accessed a huge range of courses that have enabled me to develop interpersonal skills including negotiation and dealing with different types of people and personalities. I also have the knowledge, drive and enthusiasm to work alone when required as I am self-motivated and can meet targets and deadlines. I believe that challenges are best met positively by developing and improving knowledge and skills and through professional reflective dialogue that leads to change. I am very hard-working and reliable. I work well under pressure achieving a high standard of work. I have practical and organisational skills and I can find solutions to problems and face challenges confidently.