1. 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)

2. 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 - What They Do

3. 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 - How to Become One

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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) = $ per month (fixed expense)

7. 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, 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!

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Works Cited www.bls.gov/k12 www.city-data.com www.rent.com www.kbb.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.