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Career Day January 28, 2010. Presentation Outline . The dreamer in all of us Who am I? Learning & applying: the role of student From the rink, to the field, to the gym Refereeing – a passion & a job The future!. The Dreamer .
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Presentation Outline ... • The dreamer in all of us • Who am I? • Learning & applying: the role of student • From the rink, to the field, to the gym • Refereeing – a passion & a job • The future!
The Dreamer ... • If you could pick any one to be when you grow up, who would it be and why? • What do you want to be when you grow up?
About me ... • My Dream was/is ... • Family • High school ... academics & athletics • University • Human Kinetics • Sport Psychology • Education : I want to become a teacher • To teach or PhD ... that is the question! • Volunteering
Selecting a career path ... • Is it for the love/passion? Money? Or both? • What skills do you need? • Reading • Writing • Oral communication • Working with others • Document use • Computer use • Continuous learning • Thinking
My job ... • What do I love about my job? • I learn something every day! • I interact with youth • I am challenged
My job ... • What makes me good at my job? • Passionate • Open to feedback • Dedication/commitment • Always trying to be at my best • I can smile! • I love to learn and help others
What are the challenges I face? • Refereeing • Being a female in a male dominated field • Athlete • Time to train • Opportunities • Teacher • Opportunities
Career & Personal Life • It really is a balancing act! • School (2.5 days in class, 7 days of school work) • Soccer (3 days a week) • Refereeing indoor soccer (1 day a week) • Weight training (3-4 days a week) • Volunteering (2 - 2.5 days a week) • Time to read a book & relax – very little • The choices we make are VERY important!