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Mrs. McNamara. About Me . I love to rollerblade on the Heritage Trail in the summer The beach is my favorite place to spend time and read Cooking and eating are the things I do best Cruises are what I enjoy most I was born and raised in New York City
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About Me • I love to rollerblade on the Heritage Trail in the summer • The beach is my favorite place to spend time and read • Cooking and eating are the things I do best • Cruises are what I enjoy most • I was born and raised in New York City • I have been married for 27 years and I am 52 years old • My husband works for the NYC Police Department • I have three great kids
Middle School Teacher • Core Tasks • Teach one or two specialty subjects, or may teach several subjects to one class • Use different teaching methods to interest and motivate students • Prepare and grade tests and assignments • Help students with learning or social problems • May coach sports, supervise clubs, or take students on field trips
Workplace • Employed by public school boards and private schools • Teach in classrooms, science labs, or gyms • Teaching can be tiring and stressful, but rewarding • Often spend evenings and weekends preparing lessons and grading assignments • Most work a regular 9 to 10-month school year
Earnings • $34,000 to $78,000 a year • The median is around $50,000 a year • Public school teachers tend to earn more than private school teachers
Education & Training • A bachelor’s degree • Completion of a teacher education program • A license to teach in your state • Master’s Degree • Attributes & Abilities • Passionate about your teaching subject • Communication skills • Patient • Understanding • Able to maintain order in the classroom
Corporate Trainer CORE TASKS • Specialize in a particular area, such as human resources or computers • Determine the kind of training employees need • Develop and teach courses to meet companies’ training needs • Advise staff of other training opportunities • Self-employed trainers have to find their own clients
Workplace • Work for corporations, governments, and training agencies, or self-employed • Work in offices, seminar rooms, plants, and factories • Full-time trainers usually work 40 hours a week • Self-employed trainers may work longer hours • Travel may be required
Earnings • $29,000 to $85,000 a year • The median is around $51,000 a year • Training and development managers earn more • Self-employed trainers may be paid a flat fee or by the hour • Education & Training • A bachelor’s degree is usually required • Relevant programs vary with your area of expertise • Certification in your subject area is a good idea
Attributes & Abilities • Communication skills • Good with people • Problem-solving skills • Creative • Prior teaching experience is helpful