Our organization creates pathways for students into degrees and careers in tech. I am mainly responsible for guiding our vision and strategy. I lead New York On Tech (NYOT) on its mission to prepare the next generation of technology leaders emerging from New York City. I am committed to developing, mentoring and providing support to students interested in the field of technology.
CAREER
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$62,460
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.3% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Do
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Other Job Titles Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School May Have
Agricultural Education Teacher, Allied Health Teacher, Business Education Teacher, Cosmetology Teacher, Drafting Instructor, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (FACS Teacher), Instructor, Teacher, Technology Education Teacher, Vocational Teacher
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Independent teacher and editor ,
I get up at 2 p.m. Five days a week, in late afternoon and evening I meet with classes of 1 - 5 students ranging from 8 - 18 and occasionally adults. From time to time I edit a book or major scientific article, typically working at night and sending comments to the author that he or she can respond to the next day. In my classes, we read aloud and discuss stories, articles, and books whose conceptual level and vocabulary are typically well above the assumed level of the class. We stretch.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Master's degree (51%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Independent teacher and editor ,
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher...
Graduate
Physics, General
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Business/Commerce, General
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Diversity problems in the world of technology aren’t based only on malice, but rather on ignorance. Find ways to motivate people and transition them from being a passerby into an ally. There's a place for everyone in tech. Use what skills you have to get your foot in the door and add a new perspective.
Independent teacher and editor ,
An intense interest in knowing why the world is the way it is and how things - and people - work. An urge to share what you have figured out. A desire to help other people answer their questions. Extensive reading in a wide variety of subject areas -- physical, chemical, and biological science, human development, history, literature. Experience applying your insights in the "real world" of business, government, and non-governmental jobs.
A wide range of hands-on employment experiences.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Independent teacher and editor ,
Read, read, read! Don't let school get in the way of your education. Pursue any and all interests that you want to pursue.
Be determined to reach your goal.
College Students
Everyone
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