Case Study #4 For School Counselor by Patrick Whaley Problem Identification The fact that school counselors work with minors plus this developmental stage can be crucial for a child’s emotional and mental development additionally, being aware of ethical standards and dilemmas would also be important. In fact, the American School Counselor Association states in section A.1.e (Supporting Student Development), “Are concerned with students’ academic, career and social/emotional needs and encourage each
Student Counselor Accountability Amy Gill Lamar University Student Counselor Accountability The ASCA National Model supports the significance for accountability by including it as one of the crucial elements which offer structure and framework for the school counselor and counseling program (ASCA, 2005). The element of accountability, under the ASCA National Model, includes the program audit, school counselor performance evaluation, and results reports. Examining the data acquired through
Initial Post National trends and demographics have changed the role of the professional school counselor in various ways over the years. Today’s school counselor roles differ from that of yesteryears. Change has taken form to reflect society’s economy, demographics, and overall trends relevant to that time period. Looking back to the inception of this career at the turn of the 20th century, the main roles reflected a nation with an influx of European immigrants that lacked the tools and resources
Counselor Interview What practice settings did you considered when you chose the counselor to interview? I was considering interviewing a counselor in the community counseling setting as I, myself is on the same track with the same interest, and motivation. However, while my interest falls toward community settings or private practice, I interviewed a counselor who works at Cuyahoga Community College on the east side campus. She has been counselor about 13 years. Prior to the interview
Advocacy is one of the major roles for professional school counselors. The concept of advocacy is the tradition of professional counselors, but the role of advocacy in school counseling was not valued until the recent times. The purpose of this paper is to give a reflection about the article on school counseling in order to show and describe the advocacy competencies of school counselors. The article was written by Jerry Trusty and Duane Brown. The article was set to provide a structure that helps
and Environment sections, I believe I am on the right track in wanting to become a school counselor. I believe that I have interests that line up with what the field is desiring in its employees, and the assessments I took back this up. My work history shows that I am willing to advance myself as a professional, and I have multiple influences that have prepared me for the requirements that a school counselor should follow. Additionally, the research I conducted on the various job responsibilities
Interview with a Professional Counselor Reflection The interview was conducted with Mrs. Kim Cruthirds a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi School Counseling Program. I am currently doing my practicum with Mrs. Curthirds at Lumberton Elementary School. She is a new counselor this year with the school district. Mrs. Curthirds has been a counselor for about 17 years now. Her main practice has been in school counseling, but she has informed me that if she was younger she would have
I am excited about the School Guidance Counselor opening which I learned about from Middle School Guidance Counselor William Price of the Frederick Douglass Academy with the Department of Education. I concur with the school vision and goals to help develop students for academic, personal, and professional readiness, I am confident my skills and passion are a great match for this position. I have a Master’s of Science Degree in Guidance and Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
As a school counselor in practice, my philosophy of the role of the school counselor is that school counselors play a tremendous role in the life of their student and is very important for us, school counselors to be aware of our role in the students’ life. We play a big role in their development of different areas such as personal development, career/academic development, and social development. Therefore, what guide me to this career is that I want to be able to advocate for my students, and to
Personal Statement Counselors have the opportunity to change and make a difference in student’s life. All counselors, whether they are in Financial Aid, in Academic Advising, or in Career Development, they have the opportunity to make a positive change in a student’s life during and after college. Counselors are essential in universities and community colleges and students should have the opportunity to speak to counselors, whether they are exceeding or having a difficult time in college. I see myself