“Education is the key to success!” That is a phrase I continually tell students as I strive to inspire them to get educated and reach their full potential. It is imperative for me to lead by example, therefore although I love working as an educator, I know that I have the capability of obtaining higher education. I would like to pursue a masters in school counseling because it is my passion to work in the school environment with diverse groups of students. During the five years I have been teaching both my successes and challenges have given me the strong desire to advocate for students and help them overcome obstacles. My short term goals are to finish a master’s degree in school counseling, in the long term I aspire to remain current with …show more content…
Technology plays a huge role in today’s society, I plan on utilizing it by communicating with parents, using online surveys to collect data, and using a variety of websites that will assist students academically. Through this program I am gaining much insight into the legal and ethical aspects of confidentiality and what information should and should not be shared with personnel. The job of a school counselor is complex, it is a task I am ready to accomplish. In becoming a counselor I hope to be of support in the development of students in their academic, personal/social and career development through communication and collaboration. I constantly see counselors utilize data in order to provide individualized plans that help students be successful. Counselors also assist students with various issues that might be impeding them from concentrating in their academics. I strongly believe that students need to reach beyond their limits, and although they might go through difficult circumstances in life they must move past that and strive to succeed in life. Although, empathetic counselors must provide a positive outlook and lead students to knowing that they have a bright future ahead of