Personal Quote:
“As a school counselor, I will advocate for a brighter, more just future for the student body by helping shape their minds and spirits." —Valerie Armstrong

Artifact:
Use Of Time 5-Day Analysis, SCN-605-O501

My Reflection:
I reviewed the artifact entitled “Use of Time 5-Day Analysis” and its overview details the different roles and responsibilities related to indirect/direct services that I have performed during my Internship I coursework.

In retrospect, my experiences developing lesson plans and performing guidance lessons have improved my ability to deliver social and emotional support. I strive to achieve community involvement by continuously assisting teachers with strategies on how to better support the student body as a whole. As a servant leader, I also model strategies when I deliver classroom lessons. Feedback from the teachers is how I assess the benefits of those lessons. This feedback assists in what I need to improve upon.

A few areas that I have noted as areas for improvement are identifying barriers and promoting inclusivity/equity. I recognize that there are barriers that hinder student success, like socioeconomic challenges and mental health issues, but I do not always know how to respond. I sometimes second-guess what I should say and how I should respond ethically. I will continue to seek guidance from my peers/colleagues and inquire what has worked for them. Lastly, I will work to ensure that all students have access to the resources needed and promote inclusivity.

Professional and Ethical Standards:
ASCA Standard: B-PF 8. Demonstrate advocacy in a comprehensive school counseling program.

ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors: A.6. Appropriate Collaboration, Advocacy and Referrals for Counseling, A.10. Marginalized Populations, A.11. Bullying, Harassment, Discrimination, Bias and Hate Incidents

CACREP Standard G. 2. 1. School counselor roles as leaders, advocates, and systems change agents in P-12 schools.