My Life Now and

LaterBy: Jessica Norton

Windsor, ME

Roxy

Zoe

Anna

Yo, What’s up?

I want to be secure that I can stay in the job for a while and continuing to learn

new things is very important to me.

Career SatisfactionJob

SecurityEducation

OrthodontistWhat they do…Fit dental appliances

(like braces) into patients’ mouths.

Diagnose teeth/jaw abnormalities and create plans to fix them.

Coordinate with other doctors and dental professionals.

Why I might make a good Orthodontist…

Logical problem solver (to figure out ways to fix patient’s teeth)Very organized and on time (for appointments, etc)

Remember what I see (for diagnosing issues and remembering patients)Very hands on career

ESTJ: Likes independence (have my own practice)Works with others

TeacherWhat they do…Set and enforce class and

school rules.Prepare and teach lessons

and assess (grade) student learning

Meet with students, parents, guidance counselors, and other teachers to discuss student progress and make plans to help students in need.

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Why I might make a good Teacher…

Strategic planning (to make sure we have time for everything)Very organized (all copying is done and grades are accurate)

Remember faces and learn names quicklyComfortable public speaker (talk a lot in this job)

ESTJ: Likes to be in chargeHave a job where I can work with people

TeacherInside

Sitting and Standing

Nice schedule

Set hours (not flexible)

Working Conditions

StartingMiddle

Top

Job OutlookProjected growth (2008-2018) Average (7% to 13%)

Projected job openings (2008-2018) 57,500

Education A bachelor’s degree in

education is required to be a teacher

Teachers also must pass the Praxis exam (which is like the SAT)

Teachers are fingerprinted and background checks are done

Bangor, ME

Private University

Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education

Applicants Admitted 63%Tuition $13,4

50Room & Board $7,23

9Books, Fees, etc $1,00

0% of Need Met 75%Average Aid Package $12,1

87Average Debt at Graduation $33,0

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Recommended:4 English1 History3 Math3 Science (2 lab)1 Social Studies

Things of Interest Sports Softball Intramural

Volleyball

Activities Student

Government Yearbook Newspaper

Co-edWellness

Housing

NESCOM

Graduate High School in 2013

Graduate Husson

University in 2017

Work as a teacher

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