1. My Occupation Research High School Librarian Monica Sheffo

2. Nature of Work *Manage the school library and media center. *Order and process new materials *Oversee the library budget *Supervising student helpers and library clerical staff *Meet with high school teachers and plan corresponding units in which students will be studying. *Maintain book collections and instruct students how to do so

3. Education and Training * undergraduate degree in any accredited 4 year university or college *Master’s degree program is recommended, but not mandatory, though it will make you appear more attractive to future employers My own personal path is to duel major in K-12 Education and Library Science

4. Other Qualifications *Extensive knowledge regarding various book genre *Motive students and encourage a passion for reading. *Warm personality necessary to create a welcoming library environment. *Effective communication skills *Knowledgeable about computers \

5. Job Outlook/Future Prospect *Employment is expected to rise 10% from 2010 to 2012. * With the major budget cuts taking place in schools across the country, libraries are facing the harshest blows.

6. Potential Earnings *The median salary for a librarian in the United States today is around $57,201 *

7. Related Occupations *Librarians can come in many different forms Medical University/College librarian Librarian Aid

8. Grandfather’s Occupation Secret Service agent Presidents Regan- Clinton(1 st term)

9. Nature of Work Protects the current and former Presidents, visiting foreign diplomats Suppresses counterfeiting U.S Currency Carries out criminal investigations

10. Education and Training Each position in the Secret Service requires a different entry level set of requirements regarding education Having a basic college degree couldn’t hurt Training required varies depending on position or specific field Most intensive training takes place in Glynco, Georgia at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. This is followed by specialized training at the Secret Service Training Camp outside D.C

11. Other Qualifications A strong sense of integrity Must be a U.S citizen Must pass a complete background check Must be drug free and pass a physical and psychological evaluation Must pass a polygraph test All applicants must be between the ages of 21-37 years old.

12. The Secret Service Core Values 1.) Justice 2.) Duty 3.) Courage 4.) Honesty 5.) Loyalty

13. Job Outlook/Future Prospects Since our world leaders will never cease to need protection, there will always be jobs with the Secret Service Available Jobs Special agents Uniformed Division Administrative, Technical, and Professional Internships( for college students)

14. Potential Earnings Secret Service Agents can make anywhere from $43,200- $73,354 a year After 5 years of service, the median salary is $90,733 After 10 years, the median salary is $95,000

15. Related Occupations The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) The Department of Homeland Security

16. Sources http://www.jobprofiles.org/edu912librarian.htm http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Libraria n/Salary http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Libraria n/Salary http://www.secretservice.gov/join/who.shtml http://www.whatsmyincome.com/2010/03/money- secret-service-agents/ http://www.secretservice.gov/join/who.shtml http://www.whatsmyincome.com/2010/03/money- secret-service-agents/