School Counselor Application Essay
Why are you obtaining/seeking a school counselor certification?
To me, teaching is much more than simply delivering instruction. I strive to develop the whole child as opposed to just teaching the curriculum. Throughout the school year my main focus is to ensure that my children feel a sense of security. This is a must as I want them to know that their life is valued and it is critical for working relationship. My desire to transfer from an educator to a counselor rests with the fact that I love working with the human in my students as opposed to the academic abilities my students posses. At times I find myself, yearning to sit with a students that display the silent call for help either through being withdrawn or causing disruptions …show more content…
I am a patient listener that understands it is better to listen than to speak as this gains the respect and trust of the person expressing their thoughts. Often the inner truth is hidden behind excuses, denial, and fear therefore needing patience as they truth is slow to present itself. I believe that by being a patient listener/communicator this builds rapport with students and colleagues. Part of being an effective listener is the ability to correspond and communicate productively. I understand it is essential for students to feel a sense of ownership as they create solutions and form decisions so in the future they have the ability to devise solutions independently.
Los Angeles, California- America’s “Melting Pot”- born, raised and lived in L.A. for the first 30 years of my life. I appreciate and acknowledge the dynamics of diversity found within our student body. Often in class discussions I am eager to get students to share their personal stories that stem from their cultural group to enhance acceptance of our civilization. When my students share their stories, I make it a point to build a bridge by demonstrating how we each have very similar stories that are unique in their own way. Often I try to end the discussion with heartwarming anecdote or a humorous insight to make all feel at-ease and
To me, teaching is much more than simply delivering instruction. I strive to develop the whole child as opposed to just teaching the curriculum. Throughout the school year my main focus is to ensure that my children feel a sense of security. This is a must as I want them to know that their life is valued and it is critical for working relationship. My desire to transfer from an educator to a counselor rests with the fact that I love working with the human in my students as opposed to the academic abilities my students posses. At times I find myself, yearning to sit with a students that display the silent call for help either through being withdrawn or causing disruptions …show more content…
I am a patient listener that understands it is better to listen than to speak as this gains the respect and trust of the person expressing their thoughts. Often the inner truth is hidden behind excuses, denial, and fear therefore needing patience as they truth is slow to present itself. I believe that by being a patient listener/communicator this builds rapport with students and colleagues. Part of being an effective listener is the ability to correspond and communicate productively. I understand it is essential for students to feel a sense of ownership as they create solutions and form decisions so in the future they have the ability to devise solutions independently.
Los Angeles, California- America’s “Melting Pot”- born, raised and lived in L.A. for the first 30 years of my life. I appreciate and acknowledge the dynamics of diversity found within our student body. Often in class discussions I am eager to get students to share their personal stories that stem from their cultural group to enhance acceptance of our civilization. When my students share their stories, I make it a point to build a bridge by demonstrating how we each have very similar stories that are unique in their own way. Often I try to end the discussion with heartwarming anecdote or a humorous insight to make all feel at-ease and