MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

Degrees needed

A bachelors or masters degree in the subject they teach

Tasks that need to be done

Adapt teaching methods that meet student’s needs

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students

Help students who are struggling Instruct students by lectures and

presentations Give students objectives in lessons and

make them clear of them

Tools and technology

Tools used in a middle school profession include, Bunsen burners, Glass beakers, projectors, laptop computers, and photocopiers

Technologies used include, email, Microsoft office, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft excel

Knowledge needed

Knowledge of the English language- knowledge of the meaning, spelling, and grammar of the English language

Knowledge of mathematics- knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, Geometry,

Work activities

Teaching others- developing educational or training plans, and teaching them to others

Getting information- obtaining information from all relevant sources

Skills and abilities

Instructing- teaching others how to do something

Critical thinking- using logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses different answers, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Speaking- talking to others to explain information clearly

Skills and abilities … continued

Deductive reasoning- The ability to use general rules on specific problems to find answers that make sense

Oral Expression- The ability to share information through speaking that others will understand

State and national median pay

The state and national median pay of the job is $53,100 annually.

Why I think I would be suited for the job

I think I would be suited for the job because I can come up with different teaching styles for each persons learning style. Also I like to get to know people better when I can. I am confident that I can give kids a good education.

Challenges and rewards of the job

Challenges Coming up with lesson plans and

presentations that are effective and understandable.

dealing with class clowns Rewards Seeing your students learning and

understanding the lessons and actually enjoying them

Seeing the once trouble makers turn into model students

5-question interview 1. What is the best thing about being a middle school teacher. I love

this age group. It is very rewarding to help guide a young person!   2.What are some of the challeges you face daily. paper work,

students with different ability levels , class size, and not enough time

  3.What do consider to be the rewards of teaching. I love teaching,

and the reward is to be able to come to school every day and try to educate students.

  4.Could you see yourself doing anything but teaching. My next

career will involve teaching, but at the college level.   5. What is your favorite teaching moment A lesson that flows and I

can tell my plans worked based on the students reaction/comprehension of what was taught!