My Holland Code is SER.

Social, Enterprising and Realistic.

Social People like to work with others. They enjoy teaching, helping,

informing and curing

them.

Enterprising people

usually like to be

leaders or manage

others. They often work

with others, influencing

or persuading

them.

Realistic people like

working with

machine or tools. They are often

very athletic

and love to be

outdoors.

I think the Holland Code SER fits me very well. I

love to work with people and help others. I am also very athletic and love to be outdoors.

My first choice for a career is an Elementary school teacher, which matches my Holland

Code exactly. Working with others, helping and teaching them is Social.

Being a teacher also means being a leader

and organizing goals for kids which is Enterprising.

My second choice for a career is a Personal Trainer which is also very close to my Holland Code. Personal trainers work

with others teaching them and help them to reach there personal goals. Which is both social and enterprising. They are also extremely athletic and like working hands-on

which is Realistic.

Job Description:Teachers play an important role in creating the development of a child into a responsible adult. Teachers use presentations or individual help to teach the children the fundamentals of subjects such as science, math, history, and english. Teachers prepare lessons to teach to there students and evaluate each one of there potential and performance. 

Skills Needed:To become an elementary teacher you must complete your bachelors degree in education. Once you have a degree you must earn your teaching license. Usually teachers must also complete a training course such as student teaching. 

Job Outlook:Employment in the teaching industry is expected to grow 13% from now till 2018. Employment opportunities are likely to be better in cities than suburban areas because cities are known to be very overpopulated.

Salary:The average salary is $47,100- $51,180. The lowest salary is about $30,970- $34,280 and the highest salary is about $75,190- $80,970.  

Job Description:Personal Trainers work with individuals to teach and motivate them to exercise, diet and reach their goals. Personal Trainers work with people using many different techniques. Such as, stretching, cardio and strength training. Personal trainers usually work in gyms, health clubs or people’s homes. 

Skills Needed:Personal trainers usually take classes at first to become certified. Before they are allowed to train clients alone they often work with an experienced trainer. 

Salary & Career Outlook:The average yearly salary for a personal trainer I s about $29,210. wages can range anywhere from $19,610- $60, 760 a year. A successful self-employed trainers salary can be much higher than this. 

Job Outlook:Employment in the Fitness industry is suppose to grow 29% between now and 2018. Demand for them in health clubs and fitness facilities are very high. It is easier to find a part time job than full time in this industry. People who have a degree in a fitness related subject have a better chance at getting a good job in the industry. 

•Accompsett Elementary School

1 Lincoln StSmithtown, NY 11787Suffolk County

http://ww5.smithtown.k12.ny.us/schools/elementary/accompsett/

•Smithtown Elementary School

51 Lawrence Avenue

Smithtown, NY 11787

Suffolk County

http://ww5.smithtown.k12.ny.us/schools/elementary/smithtown/

• Branch Brook Elementary

15 Ridgeley Road

Smithtown, NY 11787

http://ww5.smithtown.k12.ny.us/schools/elementary/branch-brook/

I really enjoyed my shadowing experience. I thought it was a lot of fun and I still really want to pursue this career. While shadowing Barbara Levens she kept me very busy. I helped her organize her classroom and get ready for the day activities. I also helped her with the kids and even taught them some sign language. Things got a little crazy sometimes but I still thought it was a really great experience. She told me it was very hard to get a job in teaching these days and that I should take every opportunity I can to receive more experience to put on my resume. She also told me I should get a dual major in order to look more well rounded in an interview.