Program Instructor Job Description
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The Program Instructor plans and implements activities that align with a programs goals by following, implementing and assisting in creating lesson plans. Their role is to creates an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging and support adults in making positive behavior choices. Their responsibilities are to engage members, promote positive interactions between volunteers and students, participate in staff development activities, and maintain a safe environment conducive to learning.
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What I Do:
Hi, I am Serena and I work for a non-profit marine science educational institution and it focuses on aquatic life in San Francisco Bay. So my official title is I am an educator slash instructor and so what that means is I teach kids about life at the marine science institute.
Career Skills:
The main skill set that you need to do this job is going to be mostly public speaking and a background in biology, hopefully aquatic biology of some sort. We also work on a research vessel as crew and so be able to lift heavy objects also if they require.
Career Tips:
If I had any tips for people looking to go into marine science I would not go into it expecting to make a lot of money. It's not a job that pays very high but for me I'm super passionate about it. I've loved marine science since I was little and so for me I feel like I don't really work a day in my life because I really love what I do.
Career Goals:
What I'm looking to do is to go back to school in the near future and get my master's so that I can be working in a lab to do more hands-on research. So that is my end goal but this is a really cool stepping stone for that path.
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- Associate Degree In Fire Science
- Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Physics
- Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Music
- Associate Degree In Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Psychology
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