Lauria Jenkins

Bachelors Masters DEGREES

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs. TASKS

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Read books to entire classes or small groups. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play …..

Tools used in this occupation: Board games — Educational board games Calculators or accessories — Calculators Laboratory balances — Precision balances Laminators — Laminating machines Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment Technology used in this occupation: Computer based training software — Children's educational software Electronic mail software — software; Microsoft Outlook Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software Office suite software — Microsoft Office software Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY

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 performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture. Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. …..

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. WORK ACTIVITIES

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, , or in person. Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job …..

Skills Instructing Speaking Learning Strategies Active Listening Active Learning Monitoring Social Perceptiveness Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making. Reading Comprehension Abilities Oral Expression Oral Comprehension Speech Clarity Speech Recognition Problem Sensitivity Written Comprehension Deductive Reasoning Fluency of Ideas Written Expression Inductive Reasoning SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Median (2011) $52,840 annual State- $53,500 STATE AND NATIONAL MEDIAN PAY

I would be suited for this job.. Because, I am very patient with kids and I love working with little kids. The thought of teaching/helping a kid is probably the greatest feeling in the world. SUITED FOR THIS JOB

Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non- competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. CHALLENGES/REWARDS

1. What is your favorite part about your job? 2. What was your first day teaching like? 3. How long have you been teaching? 4. Have you always wanted to be a teacher if not, what made you decide to be a teacher? 5. How do you decide to teach your plans for the day? 1. My favorite part of my job is working with little children and seeing their faces light up when they are learning. I love teaching the younger children as they love to learn. They are so sweet and loving. They make my job a joy each and every day!!! 2. My very first day of teaching was extremely nerve racking! I taught second grade and I was so scared. I wasn't so much scared of the children as I was their parents!! I was young and fresh out of college and I had no children of my own. I remember "thinking" I was so ready and organized for the day. Then the Superintendent of Fulton County schools came into my classroom as I was stapling a couple of papers (at my desk) for a few students. I did not have enough stapled before hand. I was so embarrassed! My advise....always be prepared and organized in this job. You can get eaten alive if you are not:) 3. I have been teaching for 15 years and still love it as much as I did when I first started.....if not more! 4. Yes! I have always wanted to be a teacher!!! I played school almost everyday when I was a little girl. I had a chalk board, books, workbooks, chairs set up in our basement......the whole 9 yards! 5. We plan as a grade level and share our plans in our grade level meetings each week. We are very fortunate to be able to do such collaboration. We teach all subjects in 1st grade and it would be a tremendous amount of work if we did not do it as a team. Again, the key is to be ready and organized! INTERVIEW.