mrs. mcnamara
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• 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
• 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
CORE TASKS
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
• Communication skills• Good with people• Problem-solving skills• Creative• Prior teaching experience is helpful
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