Career DayJanuary 28, 2010

Presentation Outline ...The dreamer in all of usWho am I?Learning & applying: the role of studentFrom the rink, to the field, to the gymRefereeing – a passion & a jobThe future!

The Dreamer ...If you could pick any one to be when you

grow up, who would it be and why?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

About me ... My Dream was/is ...FamilyHigh school ... academics & athleticsUniversity

Human KineticsSport PsychologyEducation : I want to become a teacherTo teach or PhD ... that is the question!

Volunteering

Selecting a career path ...Is it for the love/passion? Money? Or both?

What skills do you need?ReadingWritingOral communicationWorking with othersDocument useComputer useContinuous learningThinking

My job ...

What do I love about my job?I learn something every day!I interact with youthI am challenged

My job ...What makes me good at my job?

PassionateOpen to feedbackDedication/commitmentAlways trying to be at my bestI can smile!I love to learn and help others

What are the challenges I face?Refereeing

Being a female in a male dominated fieldAthlete

Time to trainOpportunities

TeacherOpportunities

Career & Personal LifeIt really is a balancing act!

School (2.5 days in class, 7 days of school work)

Soccer (3 days a week)Refereeing indoor soccer (1 day a week)Weight training (3-4 days a week)Volunteering (2 - 2.5 days a week)Time to read a book & relax – very little

The choices we make are VERY important!

QUESTIONS?