1. 11 th Grade Graduation Project By: Bri Hannon

2. Elementary School Teacher

3. Nature of Work Teaching children fundamental school lessons Keep parents informed with their child’s progress Teach basic subjects like reading, writing, and math Understand the needs of all students Discipline students Lesson planning Teamwork with coworkers Prepare younger students for future schooling

4. Education and Training Bachelor’s degree in education State-issued certification or license Supervised practice teaching Professional testing for the license 2-4 years of experience

5. Other Qualifications Be knowledgeable in main subjects like math, science, and reading Ability to communicate with students Inspire trust and confidence in students Motivate students and understand their educational and emotional needs Judgment to plan and accomplish goals Creativity and latitude

6. Job Outlook and Future Prospects Employment expected to grow by 17 percent from 2010 to 2020 Growth expected because of declines in student– teacher ratios and increases in enrollment Employment growth will vary by region From 2010 to 2020, the student–teacher ratio is expected to decline Employment growth will depend on state and local government budgets A number of older teachers is expected to reach retirement age from 2010 to 2020, opening up jobs Job prospects should be better in the South and West (rapid enrollment growth)

7. Potential Earnings Expected Salary: $52,756 2010 - the median annual wage of kindergarten teachers was $48,800 2010 – the median annual wage of elementary school teachers was $51,660

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9. Grandmother Nurse

10. Nature of Work extensive range of responsibilities related to the care of those who are sick or educating those who are well to give bedside care to convalescing patients assist physicians during examination and operation of patients 8 to 10 hours of work each day record temperature, pulse rate, administer medication orally and hypodermic (injections), change dressings, assist patient in personal care, prepare patient for surgery and all other duties which incorporate both skill and understanding of patients needs

11. Education and Training knowledge and skill to work in hospitals, nursing homes, sanatoriums, schools, industry and private medical clinics Diploma in nursing Bachelor of science in nursing degree Master of science in nursing degree Nurse licensure compact Nursing credentials and certification Nursing school Can become a registered nurse within two years of college

12. Other Qualifications Patience, professional commitment, orderliness in work, responsibility, punctuality Dedication adaptability, ability to work to schedules, taking and following instructions, working as part of a team, ability to work at odd hours and most essentially the ability to make observations and decisions rapidly calm, pleasant and caring demeanour spirit of service with dedication, love, tender care of the physically incapacitated, sick, injured, newborns, convalescing mothers, old persons and at times mentally deranged and sick patients

13. Job Outlook/Future Prospects Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 26 percent from 2010 to 2020 Faster than average of all occupations 13.7 million new jobs by 2010

14. Potential Earnings Average Nurse Salary: $73000 Forty-four percent of male nurses reported salaries above $50,000 Depends on your management position and how many years of schooling and what degree you have

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