April 2, 2018

RESTITUTO B. MACUTO
Regional Director
Department of Social Welfare & Development
Region VIII
Tacloban City, Leyte

Respected Sir:

Warm Greetings!

It is with great enthusiasm and excitement to convey my interest in applying for the Psychologist
III position advertised by your remarkable and noteworthy institution, the Department of Social
Welfare & Development.

In the past 6 years, I have been working as a Guidance Counselor extending my services to
Junior High School students in an Island of Samar for two years and three months, college
students of Eastern Visayas Main Campus for three years, currently working as a Humanities &
Social Science teacher in the Senior High School Curriculum and designated as School
Guidance Coordinator under the Department of Education, Leyte Division.

Along with these years of service in the counselling profession, I have as well taught psychology
in a private school for one (1) year after graduating from college and in the university as my way
of inspiring young people to value mental health, emotional wellness, freedom from stress &
depression, effects of drugs to our brain system and all the rest in psychology. All of these work
opportunities gave me a rich experience to work with clienteles in all walks of life. My recent
work has included interventions such as psychometric testing, counseling, behaviour
modification and mediation for student clientele, faculty and outside clients availing our testing
services for their recruitment process.

My formal education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in Samar State

University. I humbly graduated Magna Cum Laude of our batch, on March 25, 2010, through my
dedication & passion in psychology. I have already acquired 30 units in my Master’s degree in
Education specializing in Guidance & Counseling.

Furthermore, I am an affiliate member of the Psychological Association of the Philippines and

member of the Psychological Resource Center Cebu. At present time, I am gearing up in taking
the Psychometrician Board Examination. I am a Civil Service Professional & a Licensed
Professional Teacher. I am an advocate of Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children
which was the concentration of my undergraduate thesis entitled “Factors affecting Battered
Women’s Decision in Leaving an Abusive Relationship”.

With all these sincere intention to serve as a Psychologist, I have attached my Personal Data
Sheet, Transcript of Records and pertinent documents for your perusal & evaluation.

I hope you find my education and experience worthwhile as a strong candidate to the
profession. Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with you
soon.

Very sincerely yours,

MARIA THERESA M. HERBOLINGO

Applicant
 I am able to communicate effectively with clients and adapt my style and techniques
according to individual needs and personalities. I enjoy the challenges of working with
different people and find the work incredibly rewarding.

I graduated Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Samar State University as Magna Cum Laude of
Batch 2010.

great opportunity to be part of a department which helps so many people in the community.