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Personal Statement: A Career In Education

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All students deserve and need a positive, dependable support system as well as an education in order to transition successfully into adulthood. A school’s primary objective should go beyond producing students. Their objective should be to produce men and women who are qualified and confident to take their next step, regardless of what it may be. In order to do so, it is of the utmost importance for parents, families, teachers, and counselors to work together to engage a child in not only the learning process, but the maturing process as well. Through best counseling practices, I hope to develop the next generation by acting as a resource that empowers all students to overcome challenges and meet their fullest potential. “I will get …show more content…

My career took me to big cities and small rural towns. I have strengthened communities through physical labor and emotional bonds. I have worked with young and old, rich and poor, and black and white. Each experience seemed different, but they all shared underlying themes of empowerment and community support. These experiences taught me the value of potential and unity. They also led to a personal realization that my true passion lies in youth development. As I worked more with youth and my passion took shape, I learned how best to handle the responsibility and duty that comes with being a crucial variable in a child’s life. I met children where they were physically, emotionally, and socially, and developed meaningful relationships that ensured their well-being. My biggest takeaway from all my experience was that every child, regardless of their race, religion or socioeconomic status, needs a positive community they can rely on and feel comfortable in order to thrive, and that is what I aim to create as a school counselor. I want to learn the best psychotherapy practices, further develop my skills as a youth advocate, but most of all, I want to learn how create an efficient and effective school culture of empowerment and support that will help children meet their goals and, ultimately,

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Section 1: Professional Development Plan For most of my life I have been motivated to help people so when I made the decision to continue my education at Walden University, I knew that I was ready for the journey. I am currently seeking a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I am expected to graduate in the winter of 2025. This paper was written on June 30th, 2023, with the intent of further understanding my motivations for seeking this degree as well as visualizing the type of counselor I want to be in the future. Throughout this paper, I also discuss what is expected of me throughout my degree program, counseling career, and overall professional development.

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1) Discuss strengths in the profession and on-line program. I believe that my background as school teacher has allowed me to develop certain strengths that will benefit me as I enter the school counseling profession. Firstly, my communication style is versitile and enables me to appropriately instruct students, collaborate effectively with teachers, connect with parents, and rally support from administrators and stakeholders. Secondly, I am able to bring a creative, motivating, and caring spirit to the school environment, that fosters collaborative efforts among teachers, administrators, students, and parents to achieve the common goal of promoting the success of all students. Lastly, my experience working with underserved and underrepresented students in a Title I school has heightened the role as an advocate for students.

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As a passionate individual who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental health counseling at the University of the Southwest is an essential next step in my academic and professional journey. Upon the completion of my degree, I plan to earn my play therapy credential and serve children and those on the spectrum. I have always been drawn to the field of mental health counseling, specifically working in an intimate setting with children who are struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges. After completing my undergraduate degree in Psychology, Special Education, and Childhood Education, I have gained hands-on experience throughout my student-teaching roles. I student taught in a Kindergarten-1st grade self-contained classroom and 2nd-grade inclusion classroom located in a low-income, diverse area of New York where therapy would have drastically impacted the lives of my

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