My Career- Kindergarten Teacher by Abigail Norris

Career Cluster Match

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How Will I accomplish My Career goals?

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I plan to go to college to get my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Development and Education. Then I will work in that field while I continue on my education to get a masters degree in Early childhood Development and Education.

Result and Reflection

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The top 2 results I got Education and training and Human services. These two top options do not surprise me at all due to the fact that I have always loved children (and people in general) and wanted to work with them in some way, shape, or form. I believe this to be a good career path for me due to the fact that I am patient and compassionate.

Video

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Links

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Picture

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Job Prospects

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Employment is said to decline 1% from 2023 to 2033.

Even with the decline there will still be about 106,500 openings projected each year.

Salary

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According to salary.com the salary of a kindergarten teacher ranges from 38k-56k per year in Fayetteville, NC. This varies whether you are a general education teacher or a special education teacher though.

Requirements

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Complete a Bachelor's Degree. ( 3-5 years)
Complete a background check with the department of education. (Several weeks.)
Successfully finish a student teaching program.
Pass testing for certification of licensure.
Pursue Further Education.

East Carolina University's Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education program

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This program allows students to work in the Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center. Which is a fully operating preschool designed to equip students for a career in early child development. This program includes working with students within the BK Program I.e. all young children, including those who are at risk and/or have disabilities. This program allows you to take the classes online and do your student teaching in a facility near where you are located.

Nancy W. Darden

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Video

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East Carolina University

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Location: Greenville, North Carolina

Acceptance rate: 92%

Net Price: $14,410

SAT Range: 1020-1170

ACT: 19-24

Full Time Enrollment: $17,255

In-State tuition: $7,516

Graduation rate: 65%

NC State University

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Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Acceptance Rate: 47%

Net Price: $14,852

SAT Score: 1280-1460

ACT Score: 28-33

Full Time Enrollment: $23,828

In State tuition: $9,128

Graduation Rate: 85%

NC State

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East Carolina University

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East Carolina University Video

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NC State Video

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East Carolina University BK Program

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NC State Early Education Program

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Cost Breakdown

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Financial Aid Video

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ECU Financial Aid

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FASFA

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Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FASFA) is defined as just that, A free Application students can fill out in order to apply for federal student aid. FASFA is important because it determines the aid you (the student) will not have to pay back such as scholarships, grants, and work-study funding.

Scholarships

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The photo attached shows some of the top scholarships to apply for. For example, the HOPE scholarship strives to help individuals who have overcome obstacles and to provide a helping hand to others.

Cost

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Although the cost of schooling can be thoroughly expensive, I believe it will be worth it in end the end. This is due to the fact that furthering your education will allow for better job opportunities.

Video on scholarships

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Cost of education

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Education can cost upwards of $31,960 in North Carolina. This includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing(on campus), food, personal expenses, transportation, and loan fees. Although this is a lot of money there are things such scholarships and financial aid to assist with those fees.

FASFA Link

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Link to various scholarships

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Scholarship Opportunities

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There are various scholarship opportunities available, however, you should inspect all the options extremely closely and apply for all the ones that apply to your program. This ensures that you are not wasting your time and applying to scholarships that are of no benefit to you.

Final Reflection

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I learned that the career choice I had initially thought about, actually suits me very well according to the career match test I took at the start of the assignment. I learned that Early Education Teachers and teachers in general do not get paid a lot of money but they have jobs that are very rewarding.
I feel my education will push me towards my goal and want to make me pursue that career even more. I intend on going to get my masters degree but start working after I get my Bachelor's degree and finish my student teaching. I feel the training (student teaching) will be fun and informative. This is because I will get to be around children and get the feel for how things will run whenever I am able to teach on my own.
A financial aid option that will help me reach my goal is FASFA. As mentioned FASFA is a free Application for Federal student aid. Under FASFA I can apply for scholarships, grants, loans, and financial aid in general. All of which can help assist me with my college expenses.