Welcome!
Hello, my name is Lori Dmytrow. I am the Transition Coordinator for the North Bergen School District. I teach a Work-Based Learning course, and a Life Skills/Financial Management class in Room 124.
I have been working as a Special Education teacher for 34 years. I have a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree in Special Education from New Jersey City University. I have a Supervisor’s Certificate from New Jersey City University.
If you need to contact me, please email me at [email protected]
or call me at (201) 295-2825 (office)
Life Skills and Financial Management Class
Life Skills and Financial Management
Course Description:
This course aims to equip teenagers with essential financial management skills to foster responsible decision-making regarding money. Through interactive discussions, practical exercises, and real-life scenarios, students will learn life skills, budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding credit.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the importance of financial literacy.
- Identify personal goals.
- Learn how to create and manage a budget
- Differentiate between needs and wants.
- Understand the importance of saving.
- Learn strategies for building and emergency fund.
- Learn about different types of bank accounts (checking, savings).
- Understand how to use online banking responsibly.
- Define credit and its importance.
- Learn about credit scores and reports.
- Understand basic investment concepts (stocks, bonds, mutual funds).
- Learn the benefits of starting to invest early.
- Learn to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Understand advertising and marketing tactics.
- Develop personal short-term and long-term financial goals.
- Housing Options: Renting vs. Buying.
- Child Care Basics: Child Development, Safety, First Aid.
- Basics of Nutrition
- Personal Hygiene and Self-Care: Daily Routines and Health Maintenance
- Career exploration.
- Reflect on what has been learned in the course.
Materials Needed:
- Notebook and pen, pencil
- A charged chromebook
Recommended:
- Period starts promptly at 7:40 am, please be on time.
- Participation is key to success in this course.
Work Based Learning Class
Work Based Learning
Course Description:
This course aims to provide high school students with practical skills and knowledge to successfully transition into the workforce. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on experiences, students will learn about job readiness, career exploration, and the importance of work-based learning experiences.
Course Objectives:
- Understand what work-based learning is and its benefits.
- Explore various types of work-based experiences.
- Identify personal interests and strengths related to potential careers.
- Research various career paths and industries.
- Learn essential job readiness skills (resume writing, interview techniques).
- Understand workplace etiquette and communication.
- Recognize the importance of networking in career development.
- Learn how to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Explore ways to find internships apprenticeships, and job shadowing opportunities.
- Learn how to utilize online job search resources.
- Understand key workplace skills (teamwork, time management, problem-solving).
- Discuss ethical behavior and professionalism in a work environment.
- Understand the importance of diversity and inclusion.
Materials Needed:
- Notebook, pen, or pencil.
- Charged Chromebook.
Recommended:
- Be prepared.
- Be on time.
