Strengths, Interests, Values

Personality
1. INFJ
2. The (I) is for introversion meaning that I tend to focus my attention inward,enjoy
tasks that require concentration, and work best on one project at a time. The (N)
is for intuition, meaning that I tend to focus on "what could be", enjoy theory and
speculation, and like thinking about the future and possibilities. The (F) is for
feeling, meaning I tend to be motivated by work that is meaningful, am sensitive
to how issues affect people, and like helping others and being appreciated. The
(J) is for judging, which means I tend to enjoy work that allows me to make
decisions, I prefer a predictable work pattern and environment, and work towards
completing their responsibilities before relaxing.
3. Strengths that were listed for me included that I am insightful and independent. I
would say a time where I demonstrated these strengths is through my schooling,
especially during the pandemic. I had to transition into doing mostly independent
work that was self paced, and the transition into that was not hard for me,
because I am a naturally independent person.
4. Qualities in my career that would fit my personality is independent work, being
able to be creative, or helping others through my work.
5. I can pick a career that is structured in a way that I can use my strengths.

Intelligences
1. Existential, Linguistics, Naturalistic
2. Linguistic intelligence helps me understand and use language properly in
reading, writing, and speaking. It also affects my vocabulary and the ability to
understand and use humor, create pictures using words, notice language
patterns, and recognize relationships between words. Existential intelligence
gives me the ability to see the big picture in everything, relationships and
connections, and how everything fits together. This intelligence is used in
considering questions about our existence, such as purpose, life, death, and our
place in the universe. Naturalist intelligence allows me to be able to recognize,
appreciate and group different things in the environment, like plants, animals,
people, weather patterns, and landscapes. It also allows me to see the
connections between different parts of the environment.
3. I can use this in picking a career, by seeing which careers people with my
learning style usually lean to. It will also help me imagine how I'll be able to
perform in different learning environments.

Career interest Profiler

1. Artistic and Social
 2. Having an Artistic interest means I like to do creative activities like art, drama,
dance, music, or creative writing. I avoid ordered or repetitive activities. Having a
Social interest means I like to do things to help people like teaching or providing
information. I generally avoid using machines to achieve a goal.
3. I can use this information by choosing a career that will cater to my Artistic or
Social interests.

Work Values
1. Independence, Achievement, Working Conditions
2. Having a work setting that values independence means I would have the
freedom to make my own decisions in my field. Having a work setting that values
achievement means I would have opportunities to use my strongest abilities, and
give myself a sense of accomplishment. A job that values working conditions
means there would be good compensation and job security.
3. I can use this information when looking at careers, to see which ones would be
able to align well with my chosen values.

Career Results Comparison

1. Three Careers that were similar across each list were Photographer, Teacher,
and Writer. Photography would be a good job for me because I have already
developed that ability through highschool. Having previous experience would
give me an upper hand going into schooling and then into the workforce. It aligns
with my values of independence and creativity. Teacher would be a good fit for
me because I enjoy helping others, and through that It would align well with my
value of achievement. I would enjoy teaching a subject like art or photography.
Writer would be a good fit for me because it aligns with my values of creativity
and independence.

Lesson Two: Career Research

Career Title: Highschool Arts Teacher

Job description:

-Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs
and interests.

-Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order with
students

-Talk to parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve

students' behavioral and academic problems.

-Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district
policies, and administrative regulations.

-Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress

Skills/ Abilities Required:

Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and
training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures

appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so

others will understand.
Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic
equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and
programming.
Education/ Salary:

Education: 4 years. I would have to go to a university and get a 4-year degree in art
education or photography.

Median National Salary: $57,720. California's average is $74,600, in alternative places

like Oklahoma the average is $40,089 a year.

Related Careers/ Occupational outlook:

A related career of being a Photography teacher could be being a photographer full

time. There is more job security in being a photographer teacher however. Most
photographers are freelanced, meaning it would be my responsibility to continue and
find steady work. There would be a lot more marketing for me to do because I would
constantly have to find new clients. By being a fulltime photographer, I would be given
more independence but less job security. The occupational outlook for teachers is
supposed to rise by about 8% by 2028, while the occupational outlook for
Photographers will only rise 3% in the same time.

Personal Career Success:

I think this job would be a good fit for me, because I would enjoy the artistic material I
am teaching. I also enjoy helping others and being of use to my community. I think by
being a Highschool arts teacher I would be able to have a job that involves creativity
and independence, while also giving me a sense of achievement.