Career Research Paper

Jessica McGhie Pd. B8

Becoming a school teacher includes tasks such as teaching others, using computers,
preparing a class lesson that meets state curriculum requirements, and lecturing. It requires
being able to answer questions and demonstrate tasks properly to help students fully
understand. On a more social scale, dealing with parents and other teachers is an essential part
of the career. Having good leadership skills is an important part of the job as you may need to
assist in supervising clubs, sports, and other school sponsored activities.
For preparation you need to study programs of general education. It needs to be specific
to the area of education you are going into. Example: Elementary Education. You need to have
a high school diploma, at least a bachelors degree, and have completed and approved teacher
training program. Other requirements are fulfilling a student teacher internship and passing the
state licensing exam.
Each year, an average Utah teacher makes $56,420. State of Utah currently has 4,710
employees and 240 openings each year. The projected employment is 6,030. Becoming a
teacher gives you the opportunity to explore other careers in the educational field. You may be
able to become a principal or work for the district when you become involved with the
education system.
I first became interested in becoming a teacher when I was young. I loved playing school
with my brothers and putting together work sheets for them. As I have grown up, I have
continued to enjoy being with younger kids and helping them discover new things. I want to
help people and I believe that it can be best accomplished as a teacher. Influencing young
minds and helping them to go on and live successful and happy lives.

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Physical address: 4600 Sunset Avenue, IN
Web site address: www.butleruniversity.com
Degree/certificate program title: Bachelors Degree
Cost of tuition to complete the program: $33,490

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Physical address: 208 Edgemont Boulevard
Web site address: www.adamsstateuniversity.com
Degree/certificate program title: Bachelors Degree
Cost of tuition to complete the program: $4,872

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Physical address: 110 South Madison Street Adrian, MI
Web site address: www.adriancollege.com
Degree/certificate program title: Bachelors Degree
Cost of tuition to complete the program: $30,208