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Secondary education/ English
Job title- teacher
The range of job descriptions teaching has- Teaching can go from the earliest stages of life such as preschool and day care to the last stages such as college and graduate school. Teachers are expected to know their field and be able to teach it to others the same way they know it. With the help of the text and some experience teachers can get to a one on one level with students and help them succeed. Along with teaching some teachers take up after school activities as well like clubs and sports programs.
General Purpose
To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
 plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
 develop schemes of work and lesson plans
 establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
 prepare classroom for class activities
 provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
 identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
 instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
 use relevant technology to support instruction
 observe and evaluate student's performance and development
 assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
 provide appropriate feedback on work
 encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
 maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
 update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
 prepare required reports on students and activities
 manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
 maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
 apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
 perform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
 participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
 participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
 communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
 keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
Education and Experience
 Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution
 Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, state
 Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
 State certification
 Relevant teaching experience
 Knowledge of relevant technology
Key Competencies
 self motivation
 high energy level
 verbal and written communication skills
 attention to detail
 high work standards
 problem solving
 decision making
 organizing and planning
 learning orientation
 critical thinking
 stress tolerance
 flexibility
 adaptability
 initiative
what kind of writing does a teacher do?
 Lesson planning
 Feedback writing
 Lecturing
 Note writing
 Emailing

How can I prepare myself for this kind of writing?
To prepare for becoming a teacher I simply watch other teachers and how they conduct their own class rooms. I also try to pay attention to the notes and side bar writings they give back after you turn in your work. It gives you an idea on what to shape up on.

Obstacles ahead!
 Right now the job market is flooded with teachers to the point that a lot of good ones are being laid off because of the economy
 Also math and science teachers are in demand right now, not so much English and history.

What are some ways I can get an edge over the competition?
 Having a well prepared resume
 Having a strong personal statement for graduate school
 Getting experience from student teaching so that I may be able to work with the young adults better
 Talking and meeting all types of people for reference.


Mario Revere