It is difficult for first time job hunters to have realistic ideas about how to profit from their skills. This is why it is important to investigate what career you may be interested in and what colleges will enable you to excell in that career. The profession that I am interested into going into is an elementary school teacher. Fordham University and New York University are two colleges that offer excellent elementary education programs.

Throughout this report I will be discussing information related to the career as well as information dealing with the colleges.

School teachers at the elementary level introduce children to the basic concepts of mathematics, language, science, and social studies. They aid children in the development of good study and work habits and help them aquire the skills necessary for further education. They evaluate each child and work with parents to provide whatever help a child may need to develop his or her full potential.

Elementary school teachers are also concerned with the social development and health of their students. They work to resolve behavior or personality problems and

Elementary school teachers require a wide variety of skills and aptitude, including a talent for working with children; organizational, administrative, and recordkeeping abilities; research and communication skills; the power of influence, motivate and train others; patience; and creativity. Workers in other occupations that require some of these skills are college and university faculty, counselors, education administrators, employment interviewers, librarians, preschool teachers, public realations specialists, sales representatives, social workers, and trainers and employee development specialists.

Cook, Philip J., and Jens Ludwig. "Guns in America: National Survey on Private Ownership and Use of Firearms." National Institute of Justice Research in Brief. May 1997: 1-12. CD- ROM. SIRS Government Reporter. 14 October 1999.

Elementary school teachers usually instruct one class of children in several subjects. They are occupied directly with children for most of the school day, although they also prepare lessons, meet with parents, attend faculty meetings, and supervise activities after school.

U.S. Department of Justice. "Firearms and Crime Statistics." Online. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/guns.htm 12 August 1999.

Brunner, Brogna, ed. "Murder Victims by Weapons Used." The Time Almanac 1999. Boston: Information Please LLC, 1998. 874.

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