SELF – REFLECTION TOOL FOR GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

COUNSELOR INFORMATION
Name: Position Title: Department/Office:
KAYLE ANDREW M. CASTRO GS GUIDANCE COUNSELOR GS GUIDANCE CENTER
Years of Service: Employment Status:
2 REGULAR
Assessment Period:

COMPETENCIES

DIRECTION: This section covers CORE and PROFESSIONAL competencies, which are set out as the other aspect of the
performance standard espoused by the school. Each competency is described in terms of behavior indicators.
As part of the performance review process, please complete this self-reflection (self-review) form. This is your
opportunity to formally let your supervisor know how you see your job performance and your accomplishments
as a guidance counselor and communicate any career and/or professional goals or needs that you have. You
may refer to the following as you write down your answer for each indicator:
1. Describe your self-assessment of your job performance over the past review period. Please include any
particular accomplishments, special projects, and/or demonstrated strengths during this period.
2. Comment upon any challenges or barriers that may have prevented you from achieving your goals or
effectively completing tasks / assignments and how these challenges may be overcome in the future?
3. Are their specific areas for professional/career development that you would like to discuss with your
supervisor? Please include ideas for training, skill improvement, future goals, and/or career guidance.

CORE COMPETENCIES
1. Engagement with the School’s Vision, Mission and Values
Ability to concretely demonstrate commitment to the job, colleagues and stakeholders by advancing (not acting contrary) the
realization of the school’s VMV.
Indicators Self-reflection
 Participates actively in the different activities, This year, I can say that I have been more active in different activities and
programs (including social action), projects, and programs in the school.
committee work and advocacy commitment of
the school.
 Conducts oneself professionally at all times by Ever since I entered LSQC, these values are instilled in me.
demonstrating respect (for the position, fellow
colleagues and stakeholders), integrity,
truthfulness, and acting in the best interest of
school as evidenced by the absence of
complaints and infractions
 Meets all work standards and commitments such Due to some changes in schedule and sudden increase student
as but not limited to submission of documents, cases/counseling, I can honestly say that I have had difficulties in terms of
reports, compliance with deadlines, reports for submission.

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 work regularly and on time, adheres to dress
code, etc.
2. Service Accountability
Ability to effectively understand and meet stakeholders’ (internal and external) identified needs in the spirit of disponibility by
taking responsibility for their satisfaction and loyalty.
Indicators Self-reflection
 Makes stakeholders feel valued by greeting Respect is one of the traits that I can proudly say that I possess.
promptly and courteously, by giving full attention,
by demonstrating warm disposition and by
thanking the stakeholder.
 Helps clarity stakeholders’ concern by asking As a counselor, asking the right questions, listening and clarifying
questions to determine needs, listening information is really essential to me.
carefully, providing appropriate information and
summarizing to check understanding.
 Handles upset/irate stakeholders by hearing Handling upset stakeholders with empathy and eagerness to help has been
them out, empathizing, apologizing, and taking one of my traits ever since.
personal responsibility for resolving
problems/issues.
3. Sense of Community
Ability to engage oneself with other members of the school community in the spirit love, joy, peace, brotherhood and solidarity
in the accomplishment of work goals and projects towards the common good of the Lourdes community.
Indicators Self-reflection
 Works with other to accomplish tasks, As part of the NTP and Pupil Government, I can say that I have worked with
assignments, etc. and support others well with enthusiasm.
management/office/department/group decisions
even if not in total agreement.
 Accepts feedback and solicit inputs from peers, I am always willing to learn.
supervisors and clients and acts on them
positively.
 Addresses conflicts constructively by entering I see to it that whenever in conflict, I handle it objectively.
into dialogues (driven by self-reflection) with one
another instead of resorting to rumor mongering.
4. Stewardship and Management of Resources
Ability to demonstrate integrity, accountability, simplicity and efficient stewardship of the school’s resources in a manner
consistent with standard practice and policies of the institution.
Indicators Self-reflection
 Displays stewardship when using, allocating, I see to it that electronics, such as air-conditioning system, desktops, lighs,
managing resources of the school in the most etc. are turned off when not in use.
cost effective manner (e.g. no wastage, no
excesses, etc.) through sound judgment.
 Works in organized and well-planned manner by Though there were a lot of tasks to accomplish, I see to it that I am always
setting and managing priorities so as the productive with the help o my co-workers.
optimize time and resources resulting to
increased productivity.
 Maintains a neat and clean workstation Though my workstation may seem sometimes, cluttered, I see to it that I
consistent with the safety and security guidelines know where to find the necessary files according to their priority.
of the school.
5. Effective Communication
Ability to convey information clearly, accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner to groups or individuals either verbally or
in writing to ensure that they understand the message.
Indicators Self-reflection
 Develops and delivers written communications With the reports I need to submit, I see to it that I have them checked first
(e.g. memos, reports, plans, etc.) based on with my head.
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 required by different communication situations
or as applicable.
 Talks to and speaks with supervisors, As a counselor, I can say that I am careful and thorough with what I intend
colleagues, stakeholders and other members of to communicate.
the school community in an understandable
fashion, assuring that others have fully
comprehended the intended message (e.g.,
uses appropriate tone, volume, language,
provides examples, analogies, and
paraphrasing, as necessary, to clarify ideas and
concepts).
 Gives and/or acts on instructions by providing As a counselor, I can say that I am careful and thorough with the
complete information, including appropriate instructions I give.
procedures, practices and/or the operation of
equipment and/or by accomplishing directives

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
1. Job Knowledge and Mastery
Ability to apply consistently a satisfactory level of professional skills and knowledge acquired through proper academic
credentials (including acquisition of license), and experience
Indicators Self-reflection
 Uses effective interviewing skills necessary to Since I worked as an HR before, I can say that I can use effective interview
establish and maintain rapport with students and skills and maintain rapport with my students.
to assist them in gaining maximum benefit from
the counseling relationship
 Demonstrates mastery of written and verbal I have always been careful in doing my tasks and see to it that all ends are
skills which can be utilized with multiple met. Whenever in doubt, I always seek help from my head.
audiences and in a variety of situations,
including, but not limited to:

a. Counseling students and parents (as

may be necessary);
b. Disseminating information to students;
c. Informing teachers and supervisors;
d. Making presentations involving student
data
 Engages in professional development activities There were seminars that we had attended for professional development.
to keep oneself abreast in the current and
changing landscape in guidance and
counseling.
2. Quality Orientation
Ability of accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job;
accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Indicators Self-reflection
 Ensures the quality (free of errors) of data, I see to it that my reports are checked and validated by Ms. Bulalacao first
information, services, and system at the level of before I proceed to the next move to ensure the quality.
one’s own personal and departmental/office
work (e.g. proofreading, data entry, student
information, service request, materials
procurement, etc.)
 Follows established procedures for completing Since I am only at my second year as a counselor, I always ask assistance
work tasks and keeps clear, detailed records. from my co-workers whenever I am unsure of the procedures.
 Monitors the general quality of the work and I have my monitoring sheet of the cases and schedule of counselees and I
recommends improvements as his or her am also flexible if somethings are needed to be changed for the better.

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 responsibilities allow (e.g., number of cases
processed, number of students referred for
counseling, service-turnaround time,
streamlining of processes, etc.)
3. Information Management and Records Administration
Ability to collect data, follow procedures, create and maintain filing and data information management systems, and programs
using appropriate office equipment and other relevant technology
Indicators Self-reflection
 Complies, assimilates, organizes and stores Important printed and electronic documents are organized.
printed and electronic information consistent
with the practice and policy of the school and as
may be applicable to specific function or work.
 Safeguards confidentiality of files and records As a counselor, I always adhere to the policy of confidentiality.
as may be required and confirms accuracy of all
files, records and information and updates the
same for report generation.
 Ensures easy accessibility of files and records I am not sure if this rule has been mentioned to me before but I always do
following the 30-second rule. my best to provide the necessary files as fast as possible.
4. Initiative and Solving Problems
Ability to independently take action to influence work completion and seek out appropriate solutions to problem situations
Indicators Self-reflection
 Recognizes normal obligations and acts on I acknowledge my obligations as a counselor and I always ask the opinion
them to the extent that the policies and and validation of my co-workers and Ms. Bulalacao to ensure the quality of
procedures allow but takes initiative to ask for my service.
additional support when the situation warrants it,
seek out information and follow ups with
supervisor for guidance and direction.
 Shows persistence by taking steps to overcome In our team, I can say that I am optimistic to solve problems and find ways
obstacle or rejection and does not give up easily to overcome difficulties.
(in the context of joyful bearing of one’s burden)
when things get difficult.
 Identifies a problem, obstacle or opportunity and I see to it that I take note and remember the problems encountered to
takes action to address current or future prevent them in the future with the help of my co-workers.
problems or opportunities, within the scope of
position, as authorized and consequently makes
reasonable decisions.
5. Flexible Thinking
Ability to effectively adapt to a variety of situations, individuals or groups and to change or easily accept changes in the school
environment or job requirements.
Indicators Self-reflection
 Welcomes and performs multiple tasks as LSQC has taught me to become disponible and I have accepted numerous
may be required by school officials and by work tasks that are somehow out of the way.
conditions.
 Understands and recognizes the value of other Ever since I entered LSQC, I always see to it that I listen to different point of
points of view and ways of doing things as one views and adapt to new ideas that are reasonably clear to me.
proposes ways to do things differently and as
one adapts to new ideas and initiatives to own
area of work.
 Displays a positive attitude in the face of I can easily adapt to situations with positive attitude especially for the better.
ambiguity and change

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