Examples of Occupations:
Athletic Coach, College/University Faculty, Educational Administrator, Art Teacher, Foreign Language Teacher, Music Teacher
Examples of majors/programs of study:
Educational Administration, Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, Teacher Education (Elementary, Secondary, & Postsecondary)
While it's important to know what kind of career you're interested in, it's also important to consider the skill level needed.
Education Profile
Brian Vanderveer is a teacher in a middle school. He is responsible for teaching youth who have a variety of learning disabilities. He designs and modifies instruction to meet a student's special needs. He works closely with parents to inform them of their child's progress and suggest techniques to promote learning at home. He loves the challenge of working with his students and the freedom he has to find the best method to help students to learn. He dislikes not having enough time to dedicate to each student. He worries that he will eventually burn out because of the stress of teaching students with so many different needs.