Small City, Big Dreams by Gabriel A. Tanglao Real World Project Small City, Big Dreams by Gabriel A. Tanglao Hook – Use a quote, picture, or question to grab the attention of the audience. Title – Real World Project by (Your Name)

Life of a High School Teacher Help prepare students for life after graduation Teach academic lessons and skills Prepare students to attend college and to enter the job market 3. Job/Description – What career will you pursue? What are the responsibilities? *See www.bls.gov/ooh - What They Do

Median Salary $53,230/yr Salary / Requirements Requirements Communication Resourcefulness Patience 4. Salary/Benefits – What is the median (average) salary? What are some qualities? *See www.bls.gov/ooh - How to Become One

Welcome to Bergenfield, NJ The community 83% Less crime than the national average (CityData) 2010 Bergenfield H.S. ranked as fastest rising school in NJ (NJ Monthly) 2011 Bergenfield ranked 2nd best place to raise kids in NJ (Bloomberg Business) 5. Location – Where will you live? Tell us at least 3 reasons why you chose that location. *See www.city-data.com

Welcome to Bergenfield, NJ St. James Apartments My apartment Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Rent: $1,200 $25/mo. Pet Fee New Hardwood Floors New Renovated Kitchen 6. Housing – Where will you live? How much will it cost per month? What are some of the amenities? *See www.rent.com

Riding in Style Used for $20,000 6.2L V8 engine/6-speed ‘11 Chevrolet Camaro SS Used for $20,000 6.2L V8 engine/6-speed Up to 16 cty/24 hwy mpg Blk Exterior/Blk Interior 7. Transportation – What will be your main mode of transportation? What is the monthly cost? *Note – To calculate the monthly expense for a car, divide the total cost by the number of months it will take to pay it off. For Example, $20,000 divided by 60 months (5 years) = $333.33 per month (fixed expense)

My Budget Gross Income (Salary) Net Income (After Taxes) expenses Gross Income (Salary) $53,230 per year Net Income (After Taxes) $37,261 per year Monthly Net Income $3,105.08 per month Fixed Expenses Rent Cable/Internet/Phone Student Loans Car Payments Auto Insurance Gym Membership/Haircuts Variable Expenses Utilities/Fuel Groceries Fun 8. Budget – What is your Monthly Net Income? What are your fixed and variable expenses? Balance your budget! *Note – Monthly Net Income = (Gross Income x .7) divided by 12 months *Note – Your income should match your expenses!

Cable/Internet/Phone Fuel/Repairs/Insurance My Budget INCOME EXPENSE Monthly Net Income $3,105.08 Rent $1,200 Utilities $50 Cable/Internet/Phone $120 Student Loans $500 Car Payments $333.33 Fuel/Repairs/Insurance $100 Health & Style Vacation/Gifts $200 Groceries $300 Fun $201.75 TOTAL BALANCE 9. Budget – Make sure your income and expenses are accurately listed. Calculate your balance by subtracting the sum of your expenses from your income. *Note – If your income exceeds your expenses you have a surplus. If your expenses exceed your income you have a deficit.

Reflection My plan will give me experience I need to reach my goal of becoming a teacher. Each of these short-term goals will help me build knowledge, develop skills, and network with a number of people. It will also give me more options for college and may help provide opportunities to earn scholarships. If I focus on my priorities and manage my time well, I will be able to achieve my lifetime goals. 10. Closure – In one paragraph, describe what you learned from your research and from class. Include the research from the True Life Project (career), Cribs Project (living), Budget Game (budgeting), and key terms from your workbook.

Works Cited www.bls.gov/k12 www.city-data.com www.rent.com www.kbb.com www.edmund.com 11. Works Cited – What sources did you use in your research? These sites are the minimum. *Note – KBB and Edmund are great sources for car information.