Elementary Teacher
(Female, Age 25) from Rio Rancho, NM
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Elementary Teacher |
|---|---|
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 60 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Rio Rancho, NM |
| Years Experience | 1 Year |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
An elementary school consisting of grades K-5.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I am responsible for my fourth grade class in order to fully educate them and assure that the future of our country is in good hands.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
N/A
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
Well
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes, i work with colleagues on a daily basis and I would not change anything. I love my job.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 6
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 1
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | Arrive at school |
| 8am to 9am | 8:15 school starts, take attendance etc. |
| 9am to 10am | Start math and then go to PE |
| 10am to 11am | Math and language Arts. Work on stories |
| 11am to 12pm | Social Studies |
| 12pm to 1pm | Science |
| 1pm to 2pm | Lunch and recess |
| 2pm to 3pm | School dismissed at 3:05 |
| 3pm to 4pm | finish lesson planning, grade papers and grade level meetings |
| 4pm to 5pm | drive home- stopped by the store to get groceries. (35 min drive) |
| 5pm to 6pm | Work out at the gym |
| 6pm to 7pm | Eat dinner |
| 7pm to 8pm | check e-mails, watch TV |
| 8pm to 9pm | sleeP |
| 9pm to 10pm | SLEEP |
| 10pm to 11pm | SLEEP |
| 11pm to 12am | SLEEP |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Referral
What was the application process?
Fill out application, submit it, get final transcritps from all colleges attended, then wait 10 weeks for receite in the mail.
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes. the principal and a committee.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I can’t remember
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes- student teaching of a year and a half and then college course work of 2 years.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
The college I attended did a fare job, but it seems other school i attended were more professional and organized. I was disappointed.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
Yes.
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Receive an amazing education and get ready for HARD work. Teaching is not as it used to be. Elementary teachers have much more work then ever before. I put in a 7-6pm shift every day, M-F.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Passion for what you are doing so you’ll stay, patience and a good multi-tasker.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Definitly
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Hold on……remember all your education and acronyms!
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
YEAH……this is where i want to be.
What are your current career goals?
Stay where I am or possibly transfer to another grade.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
I LOVE IT!
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.5
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
2.9 | University of New MExico | Elementary Ed |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
None |
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