Research Activity: Careers

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Norris, 2015

Name: Brian Leyva

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Preschool Teachers teach children at a young age
reading, writing, science, and other subjects in a way
that they understand.

Toddler Teacher, Toddler Guide, Teacher Assistant,

Teacher Aide, Teacher, Preschool Teacher,
Prekindergarten Teacher, Pre-School Teacher, PreKindergarten Teacher (Pre-K Teacher), Nursery Teacher
These teachers must be responsible individuals who like
working with small children, a good role model,
demands a great deal of energy and enthusiasm.

Education, Training, and Library

Supervise, evaluate and plan assignments for teacher
assistants and volunteers.
Perform administrative duties such as hall and cafeteria
monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students
requiring extra help.
Administer tests to help determine childrens
developmental levels, needs, and potential.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices,
supportive technology, and assistance accessing
facilities such as restrooms.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom
equipment, materials, and supplies.
Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as
required.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by
guests, or other experiential activities, and guide
students in learning from those activities.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in
the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool
programs.

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Name: Brian Leyva

Prepare reports on students and activities as required

by administration.
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interests.
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values.

List the things

they need to
know.

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they need to be
able to do.

Norris, 2015

People who work in this occupation generally have the

interest code: SA.
This means people who work in this occupation
generally have Social interests, but also prefer Artistic
environments.
People who work in this occupation generally prize
Relationships, but also value Achievement and
independence in their jobs.
Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of
principles and processes for providing customer and
personal services. This includes customer needs and
assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and
evaluation customer satisfaction.
Education and Training Knowledge of principles and
methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
and instruction for individuals and groups, and the
measurement of training effects.
English Language Knowledge of the structure and
content of the English language including the meaning
and spelling of words, rules of composition, and
grammar.
Psychology Knowledge of human behavior and
performances; individual differences in ability,
personality, and interests; learning and motivation;
psychological research methods; and the assessment
and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Public Safety Security Knowledge of relevant
equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to
promote effective local, state or national security
operations for the protection of people, data, property,
and institutions.
Speaking Talking to others to convey information
effectively.
Learning Strategies Selecting and using
training/instructional methods and procedures
appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching
new things.
Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other
people are saying, taking time to understand the points
being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not
interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others

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college majors.
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occupation.
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occupations.

Norris, 2015

Name: Brian Leyva

actions.
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others reactions
and understanding why they react as they do.
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify
the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
Most occupations in this zone require training in
vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an
associates degree.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Day Care Services
Individual and Family Services
Civic and Social Organizations
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Recreation Workers