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I work Wed and Thursday from 4:30 - 7:30 PM

I am responsible for students whose last names range from letters g-n

We will work together to help you graduate as quickly as possible.  You are the only person who will determine how successful you will be.

The uniqueness of America is that it does not matter where your family came from or if they even spoke English at home.  You could come here with no money in your pocket but possess a desire to work hard.  In the end you can be successful if you got your education.  No one can take away your education from you  and it opens up many doors for you.

Some books which may be useful to you :

“The Success Principles for Teens”  Jack Canfield

“Motivate Everyone”  Jay Arthur

“What Color IS your Parachute for Teens”  Richard Bolles    The teenage edition of this well known book of job and career seeking

Helping  Boys Succeed In School   Terry Wl New     and Richard Weinfeld.l

The Seven Habits of highly effective Teens   Sean Coveyl

Essential Workplace Skills for College Grads

Communication- The ability to read, write and speak correctly in English.  Good grammar , spelling and vocabulary.  Every job requires you to make presentations either written, oral or both.

Technology – Good computer skills are essential even for non computer jobs since the computer is such an integral part of an office today.  You have a better advantage if you have knowledge of a programming language.

Leadership – There have been cutbacks in management staff in the past and now companies are looking for new leadership

Teamwork – You must be able to work as part of a management team  Today many jobs require group projects.  You must be able to get along well with others, meet deadlines and be flexible and help out with whatever is necessary.  The  time of saying it is not my job is no longer applicable.

Information courtesy of Yahoo Hot Jobs. 4/28/08