School Counselor Personal Statement

I am currently employed by the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, and Information Management Command as an Education Technician. Having to advise and assist Soldiers in person, by phone and by internet seeking continued education using military educational benefits has changed my career interest. I decided to pursue my goal in Counseling. I am interested in completing my Master’s program so I can become more competitive in the Education and Counseling field of study. By completing this degree and advancing my knowledge both academically and professionally I will become more competitive to compete in the career field of counseling while working for the federal government.

Starting my career as a social worker and working with children and families is where I feel as though I belong. I have the compassion, the drive and the withstanding endurance to make the area of child and family social work my passion. Working with children requires patience, dedication, resilience and so many other trusting characteristics. Relationships within children’s immediate families have a profound impact on their state of being. Becoming a child and family social worker is undeniably tough and arduous work but the reward of seeing families meet their set goals and becoming a stronger more united family unit come to fruition surpasses anything else. When I become a child and family social worker, my job days will be over and my career starts. Going to worker everyday knowing that I’m making a difference will be the best feeling. A great person once said, “It’s your mistakes that make you human, and it’s your humanity that makes you influential.”

During the past three years of college, my interest in counseling has been affirmed through a variety of experiences. One important experience that influenced my decision to pursue a career as a school counselor was my involvement in my community service sorority, Chi Delta Alpha. Through Chi Delta Alpha, I volunteered on several occasions, among them I babysat children to provide parents with a night off; I was responsible for a

After earning my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Rutgers University, I have learned that I have a sincere passion for the Counseling field in particular. Growing up, I was never too sure what I wanted a career in. However, my mother always told me that whatever decision I make, it should benefit others as well, because ultimately the best success is when you know you have impacted the lives of others in a positive way. I have been very fortunate to have had the experience in working with children that range from ages 0-21. I have worked with young toddlers and infants in a Montessori school, as well as with children and teenagers that have been diagnosed with Autism and other disorders. Working in a diverse population has benefitted me in numerous ways and greatly shaped my interest in the counseling field.

Counseling has many components in different fields such as a school counselor, marriage and family counseling, addiction counseling, individual and private practices, and many more. For my project, I interviewed Mrs. Ross Freeman, a school counselor who talks about her journey of becoming an Elementary School Counselor. We discuss what the requirement and cost were to receive a license in the counseling field. We were also able to discuss the average salary and hourly wages for a counselor in WISD. Mrs. Freeman then goes on to enlighten me about the rewards, challenges, demands and frustrations of a school counselor.

When I first found out about this assignment I was a little anxious because I didn 't know whom I would interview or how my request would be received. As I consider my options I thought it would be best to interview someone that could offer me some insight as to what it is like to be an elementary or junior high school counselor, which are the two age groups that I would most like to work with. With this in mind, I decided to interview one of my son 's past guidance counselors. This is a woman that I have admired since the first day that I met her. In talking with her I found her to be a very knowledgeable, caring, and open person. She has been in the helping profession for over twenty years and working as a guidance counselor since 1999.

In my role as a peer advisor, I feel I have made MCLA students feel welcomed during the first days program and the first semester in my first year seminar course. As a peer advisor, I have made the transition easier for incoming freshmen and transfers by being a resource, but most importantly being a friendly face. This role made me proud to be an upper classman at this college where I know that faculty and staff can depend on me and also where students can feel comfortable asking me questions and for advice. Going into my senior year, I was given the position of senior peer advisor which expanded my role from just helping the experience of incoming students, but also to the peer advising staff. I assisted in their training over the course

I have always known that it is my passion to help people. This is why upon graduating I attended Mohawk College to pursue a career as an Educational Assistant. After receiving my diploma I began my career helping children with special needs. On a daily basis I have interactions with social workers and children who are involved with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society. I have had many eye opening experiences during my time spent with them. I have worked alongside our school’s Social Worker and have gained insight into mental health. Being an E.A. is rewarding, but I have come to the realization that I aspire to do more for children in need; I wish to become a social worker.

Children are the future of the world. I feel as though it is important to invest in their academic, psychological, and physical development. School counseling is a potential career option that would allow me to achieve that goal. For this reason, I chose to interview my cousin, Ms. Sonya Wright, a professional school counselor at the Barack and Michelle Obama Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. In her position, she is expected to guide, support, and advise students and their families in hopes to alleviate any problems or issues that may cause the student stress. Her main goal is to be a resource for students so that they are able to successfully perform academically and mentally function inside and outside of the classroom. She is able to reach students in a way that allows them the opportunity for stability and support to succeed and thrive. Having the ability to inspire and influence a child in such a powerful way is something that strive for in my future aspirations.

Counselor met with Pt. for his monthly individual session. Counselor and Pt. discussed his progress in treatment, any medication issue, any triggers and acceptance of his TX plan. Pt. signed his Record Service sheet. Pt. indicated that he does not attend the clinic Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday and he likes having more time in his schedule because he likes to take care of his business and different errands. Pt. verbalized how hard it is to stay away from his business because worried about his employees and clients. Pt. stated, “The business is like my kid,” Pt. spoke about how he is thinking about opening a second shop around this area. Pt. commented that he isn’t experiencing serious side effects and prescribed medication is working well. Pt. informed this

I am writing to request that my son Marcus Mackey, Jr, be allowed switch from AP Chemistry to any elective that is available. It is my understanding that Marcus has completed all required science courses to graduate. I would be happy to talk with you about this issue, please call me during the day at the number above. Thank you for your prompt attention to my request.

As a first generation college student, I found it quite difficult navigating through a four year institution during years I attended Northwestern State University. From the struggles of financial stability to the challenge of balancing school and personal life with little to no guidance, the journey through my collegiate career was quite troublesome to say the least. As an African American male with a father who was incarcerated, I already felt as if a stigma had been placed on me that I would succumb to the typical stereotype of multiple children out of wedlock and the distribution of narcotics as a primary source of income. With that in my mind and the hopes of my family on my shoulders, I set out and accomplished my goal of graduating from

I would like to be a mental health counselor because I am deeply empathetic; to me, it is rewarding to connect with others on a personal level in my work, and I see that relationship as the essence of counseling. I want to make a positive lasting impact on the lives of others, by listening to, valuing, working with, and teaching them. “People” has always been my answer to “what do you want to do when you grow up?” As a child, I saw teachers as role models who taught me about morality, friendship, and responsibility; as a college student, I admired counseling staff who, despite the counseling center being understaffed and facing rising rates of mental illness on campus, never failed to listen to their patients; as a young adult, I recognize that empathy is my strongest personality trait, and that it is important to me that I use it in my professional life. Although the professions that I have considered in my life varied over the years, the core truth

When I first met Kylie I asked about her path to school counseling. This is when I found similarities between us and it became a much more fitting and meaningful interview. Kylie and I both received our undergraduate in Elementary Education. Kylie explained to me that the school she taught at didn’t have a school counselor. She expressed her concern of not knowing how to help the students effectively. This pursued Kylie into getting her Master’s in Counseling. Little did she know, she ended up staying in the field rather than bringing her skills she learned back to the classroom.

As a girl who grew up in the small rural town of Red Creek, NY, my identity has always seemed pretty obvious. Being that I am the second oldest in a group of five, everyone would assume I was just like my older sister,who was indeed the all around over achiever and brainiac. Whenever a teacher, classmate, or community member heard that I was a Luckette, they immediately assumed I was smart, talented and respectful. I was always expected to not only be involved in year round sports and after school activities, but hold leadership positions within these activities. My guidance counselor assumed I would be taking the most advanced courses, and teachers would often times refer classmates to me for help. Thus, I became that person that my parents and community expected me to be. It was a lot of responsibility, but it also pushed me to improve and work hard.The community saw all five of us as well rounded over achievers; however, within our home we saw each other in a different way. You could say that we saw each other through family imposed distortions, or maybe we just saw each other for what we really were.