Lauria Jenkins

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

Bachelors

Masters

DEGREES

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and

demonstrations.

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

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are

responsible.

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and

their resource needs.

TASKS

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with

challenging tasks.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Read books to entire classes or small groups.

Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in

imaginative play

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Tools used in this occupation:

Board games — Educational board games

Calculators or accessories — Calculators

Laboratory balances — Precision balances

Laminators — Laminating machines

Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment

Technology used in this occupation:

Computer based training software — Children's educational software

Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software

Office suite software — Microsoft Office software

Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY

Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of

words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests;

learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective

disorders.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations,

ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software,

including applications and programming.

Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical

characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer

needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of

thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource

allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or

classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including

artistic contributions.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping

others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or

electronic/magnetic form.

WORK ACTIVITIES

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by

telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job

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Skills

Instructing

Speaking

Learning Strategies

Active Listening

Active Learning

Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making .

Reading Comprehension

Abilities

Oral Expression

Oral Comprehension

Speech Clarity

Speech Recognition

Problem Sensitivity

Written Comprehension

Deductive Reasoning

Fluency of Ideas

Written Expression

Inductive Reasoning

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Median (2011) $52,840 annual

State- $53,500

STATE AND NATIONAL MEDIAN PAY

I would be suited for this job..

Because, I am very patient with kids and I love working with little kids. The thought of

teaching/helping a kid is probably the greatest feeling in the world.

SUITED FOR THIS JOB

Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs

are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest

abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.

Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

CHALLENGES/REWARDS

1. What is your favorite part about your job? 2. What was your first day teaching like?

3. How long have you been teaching?4. Have you always wanted to be a teacher if not, what made you decide to be a teacher?

5. How do you decide to teach your plans for the day?

1. My favorite part of my job is working with little children and seeing their faces light up when they are learning. I love teaching the younger children as they love to learn. They

are so sweet and loving. They make my job a joy each and every day!!!

2. My very first day of teaching was extremely nerve racking! I taught second grade and I was so scared. I wasn't so much scared of the children as I was their parents!! I was

young and fresh out of college and I had no children of my own. I remember "thinking" I was so ready and organized for the day. Then the Superintendent of Fulton County schools

came into my classroom as I was stapling a couple of papers (at my desk) for a few students. I did not have enough stapled before hand. I was so embarrassed! My

advise....always be prepared and organized in this job. You can get eaten alive if you are not:)

3. I have been teaching for 15 years and still love it as much as I did when I first

started.....if not more!

4. Yes! I have always wanted to be a teacher!!! I played school almost everyday when I was a little girl. I had a chalk board, books, workbooks, chairs set up in our

basement......the whole 9 yards!

5. We plan as a grade level and share our plans in our grade level meetings each week. We are very fortunate to be able to do such collaboration. We teach all subjects in 1st

grade and it would be a tremendous amount of work if we did not do it as a team. Again, the key is to be ready and organized!

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