2. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Communication skills Good with people Problem-solving skills Creative Prior teaching experience is helpful