1. M R S . F O W L E R
Secondary Education Teacher
2. Intro to Teaching!
Secondary Teaching works with students grades 7-12
Teach 3-6 different classes a day (depending on
schedule)
Each class contains 15-35 students
Provide knowledge of specific subjects
Guide students and teach life skills
Extracurricular—coaching, clubs
3. Why I chose teaching
I like working with HS students
I enjoy sharing information with others
4. Nature of the Work
Creative Lesson Plans
Adapt teaching methods to student needs
Prepare grades, tests, assignments
Monitor student behavior
Sometimes deal with serious problems
Bullying
Signs of alcohol/drug abuse, depression
5. Working Conditions
Classrooms
Typically 20-30 students at one time
Evenings/after school—preparing
lessons/assignments
9-10 month school year
6. Training, Qualifications, Advancements
Must be licensed –each state has a different license
procedure
Must have bachelors degree—4 years
Approved teacher education program
Must renew license every 4-6 years
Take classes to renew
Can advance to Masters Degree—administration,
counseling—sometimes increase in pay
7. Job Outlook/Employment
Growth rate for next 10 years—14%
Slower than average for all occupations
Reduction due to:
Student-teacher ratio
Student Enrollment
Growth rate will vary from state to state, region to
region, etc.
8. Earnings
Entry level teaching
$35,000-$45,000 a year
Masters Degree
Can earn over $50,000
9. Use of Technology
Teaching technology
Incorporating into lessons/assignments
Attendance and Grading
10. Summary
Teaching is something that I have always wanted to
do. I would definitely consider a career where I
could work with young people and interact with
them on a daily basis.
