Teacher
(Male, Age 38) from charlotte, NC
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Teacher |
|---|---|
| Salary | $65,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 60 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | charlotte, NC |
| Years Experience | 6 years |
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.
200 people 1200 students school
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
teach, coach, grade papers and plan
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
free health, matching 403B
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
good, not super
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes It is good.
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: 3
Benefits: 4
Hours: 7
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 2
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 6
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 scholl. prepare for first class. check email |
| 8am to 9am | teach period 1 class. (65 minutes) |
| 9am to 10am | break. No classes. Time to grade papers, plan for next class, make copies, answer more email, get coffee |
| 10am to 11am | next class. 65 minutes. Teach. activities and quizzes and other planned events. lots of movements |
| 11am to 12pm | break. more grading, answering emails and copying for next classes. Spend a little time with fellow teachers talking about plans. |
| 12pm to 1pm | LUNCH.. grab it and get back to computer so I could grade and surf the web for more plans. |
| 1pm to 2pm | teach class. same as previous classes. |
| 2pm to 3pm | last class. also 65 minutes. teach full period tinn 3:15 |
| 3pm to 4pm | coach track. I leave at 3:30 to coach track athletes – planning workouts and taking attendance. |
| 4pm to 5pm | Coaching athletes. finish practice around 5pm. |
| 5pm to 6pm | between 5:00-5:15 I get back to the office and continue to plan for the next day and grade papers. make copies and create tests and quizzes. |
| 6pm to 7pm | drive home. Get some dinner and take out computer and plan for next day. watch TV |
| 7pm to 8pm | no work now. I rest and watch TV, clean up house. |
| 8pm to 9pm | some last minute planning for classes and grading. About 30 minutes of the hour. rest is relaxing |
| 9pm to 10pm | TV |
| 10pm to 11pm | TV |
| 11pm to 12am | TV – sleep at 1am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
internet. VIA email and websearch.
What was the application process?
sending resume to school then a visit for 1 day interview.
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
full day. Met with students, teachers, did a sample class, met with administration. started at 8am and ended at 4pm
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
what my goals were. How I taught? why NC? why leaving NYC?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
I had the experience before I came,
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
education in college, some teaching classes.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes. I am a strong student.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
n/a
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
school – and practice teaching
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
people skills, love of knowledge, organization and computer skills
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
masters, very high level
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
get as much experience as you can in college courses and teacheing contacts with types of students,
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes. I hope to retire from teaching then move to administration soon.
What are your current career goals?
Teach for 4-5 years more (total of 20) then administration for 15 years… retire around 60.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no. just under appreciated and under paid.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | teacher | 4 years | 80000 | teacher in a NY public school. Coach |
| Prior Job 2 | teacher | 2 years | 50000 | teacher of a public MS. |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:92
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.3 | St. john’s Univ | Mathematics BS |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
3.3 | st. john’s Iniv | Mathematics MA |
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