🌟 Welcome to Personal Finance Class! Get Ready for an Exciting Learning Journey! 📚💡

Hello and welcome! I'm thrilled to have you join my ongoing Personal Finance class where we'll dive into the fundamental principles of money management. I'm a University of Georgia graduate with a degree in Business/Marketing Education.

I am certified in grades 6-12 Business/Marketing Ed.  My goal is to bring the world of finance to life with an energetic and interactive approach, perfect for teens eager to learn.

Throughout our sessions, we'll cover a wide range of essential topics, starting with the basics and gradually exploring more advanced concepts. Here's a glimpse into what we'll be exploring:


Wednesday's 3pm EST Class Schedule:
Week of 10/30📅 Week 9: Buying a car/Financing
Week of 11/6📅 Week 10: Car insurance what and why/Insurance Game
Week of 11/13📅 Week 11: Reading a Paycheck
Week of 11/20📅 Week 12: Investments 1 Savings vs. Stocks
Week of 11/27📅 Week 13: Investments 2 Stocks
Week of 12/4📅 Week 14: Investments 3 Index Funds vs. Mutual Funds
Week of 12/11📅 Week 15: Renting
Week of 12/18📅Week 16: Home buying
Week of 1/8📅 Week 17: Budgeting for Renting/Buying
Week of 1/15📅 Week 18: Wrap up and Kahoot game!




All other Class Schedule:
Week of 11/10  📅 Needs and wants
Week of 11/17 📅 Understanding savings and checking accounts
Week of 11/24📅 Writing a check and balancing a checkbook
Week of 12/8 📅 Using credit cards
Week of 12/15 📅 Credit Scores/Credit
Week of 12/22📅 Budgets
Week of 12/29 📅Make a budget
Week of 1/5 📅 Shopping for a car
Week of 1/12 📅 Buying a car/Financing
Week of 1/19 📅 Car insurance what and why/Insurance Game
Week of 2/9 📅 Reading a Paycheck
Week of 2/16 📅 Investments 1 Savings vs. Stocks
Week of 2/23 📅 Investments 2 Stocks
Week of 3/2 📅 Investments 3 Index Funds vs. Mutual Funds
Week of 3/9 📅  Renting
Week of 3/16 📅  Home buying
Week of 3/23 📅 Budgeting for Renting/Buying
Week of 3/30 📅 Let's go on a job hunt/strengths and weaknesses
Week of 4/6 📅 Applying for a job/job resumes
Week of 4/13 📅 Interview and land the job




Each month I will send out a newsletter to let students know what is happening in class that month as well as and homework assignments.


My teaching style is dynamic and engaging. I encourage active participation and discussion among students. We'll employ various tools—online resources, worksheets, interactive games like Kahoot, and educational videos—to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Students don't need any prior knowledge of personal finance; we'll explore together and learn by doing!

Expect an interactive and enjoyable learning environment where students lead discussions, share experiences, and learn from one another. Interaction and engagement are at the core of my teaching approach, ensuring everyone gains valuable insights and skills.
 
If your student enjoys a self paced classroom, I have a self paced course identical to this one available as well:

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https://outschool.com/classes/1d1c48f0-ac0a-407a-8dd0-dfce74e6d288/schedule

See you in class! 🚀✨