1. Becoming A Teacher By Janie Schlosser

2. This Presentation Will Go Over… Education and Basic Knowledge Education Requirements Background Information Why Become A Teacher Benefits and Downfalls Different Field Options Myself and Teaching Interview with Michelle Vangesen Why I want to become a Teacher

3. Education and Basic Knowledge

4. Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED Bachelor's Degree or Higher Complete Approved Teaching Program Student Teacher Internship Pass State Licensing Exam

5. Recommended High School Courses ▪ Child Development ▪ Computer Applications ▪ Keyboarding ▪ Teacher Assisting ▪ Public Speaking ▪ Psychology

6. Salary LocationPay PeriodBeginning5-10 yearsMid-Career20-25 yearsEnd of Career UtahYearly$28,340$34,810$44,750$56,310$67,080 S.L.C.Yearly$29,400$36,100$47,100$57,590$68,870 U.S.Yearly$34,910$42,410$52,840$66,330$81,230

7. Projected Growth Teachers employment in Utah will experience more growth than most careers on average and will experience more growth the national average. The employment is very large and the openings are very high.

8. How to Get a Job as Teacher ▪ Create a teaching resume ▪ Create a cover letter ▪ Create a teaching portfolio ▪ Prepare yourself for your interview ▪ Bilingual and Coaches are more likely to get hired

9. Why Become a Teacher

10. Being a Teacher Means… ▪ Developing Outlines and Lesson Plans ▪ Organizing the Classroom ▪ Teaching Required and Extra-Curricular Subjects ▪ Grading Tests and Assignments ▪ Create Rules and Classroom Expectations ▪ Meet with Other Teachers and Parents

11. Benefits Health Insurance & Retirement Savings Work schedule matches children Weekends, holidays, and summer off Knowing your making a difference Creative Environment

12. Downfalls ▪ School Budget ▪ Red Tape guidelines from principles, school board, and parent teacher associations ▪ Homework and behind the scene work. ▪ Difficulty meeting the ends of a diverse student base.

13. Options in the Education Field ▪ Elementary, Junior High, High School and College ▪ Kindergarten or Preschool ▪ Special Education ▪ Coaches or Scouts ▪ Adult Education ▪ Librarian ▪ Administration

14. Specific Fields of Study ▪ English ▪ Math ▪ Science ▪ History ▪ Foreign Language ▪ CTE ▪ Physical Education

15. Myself and Teaching

16. Interview with Michele “You always have bad days, sometimes you have a lot of bad days in a row. But then you have those moments like when a students ‘gets it’ or one of you place or break at a tournament it’s moments like those that make it all worth it, and why I became a teacher.”

17. In Closing… Education and Basic Knowledge Education Requirements Background Information Why Become A Teacher Benefits and Downfalls Different Field Options Myself and Teaching Interview with Michelle Vangesen Why I want to become a Teacher

18. Bibliography ▪ www.utahfutures.org www.utahfutures.org ▪ www.gradeschool.about.com www.gradeschool.about.com ▪ Michele Vangesen ▪ Taylorsville High School Debate Coach and Teacher The End