Adulting 101 & Financial Skills Teen Life Skills Need to Navigate the Real World
What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Each week a task will be assigned to the learners to complete if they wish. The tasks will be short, but they should also be useful and applicable to the topic we are discussing that week.Assessment
If a parent wishes to have a formal assessment, I will provide that at the conclusion of class. I will be an active participant in the learning process and will be providing written feedback for each task the learner completes throughout the course.Letter Grade
If a parent requests a formal grade report, I will create an assessment for them based on the lessons taught and enrichments completed. Just remember to ask!Class Experience
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛, 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝. Drawing from my experience in preparing my own children for independence, Adulting 101 is designed to empower teens with the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful transition to adult life. 🎥 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: With engaging video lessons and interactive activities, teens can learn on their own schedule 🕒🏠. Each lesson features 1-2 video lessons, guided notes, and practical enrichment opportunities. I generally respond within 24 hours, but I also set aside time to review enrichment activities every Friday and Sunday, providing guidance and feedback in this flexible self-paced format. 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙥 𝙩𝙤 9 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬: 💼 Real-World Preparedness: Arm learners with the knowledge to confidently handle personal finances, ace job applications, and live independently 🤔 Critical Thinking: Foster a mindset geared towards inquiry and solving problems in real-life scenarios 🏠 Life Skills for Independence: Provide essential insights and strategies for a smooth transition into the myriad of responsibilities of adulthood 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬: 📝 Job Applications - Learn the art of crafting compelling job applications 🤝 Job Interviewing - Master the techniques for acing job interviews and making memorable impressions 💸 Analyzing Pay Stubs - Decode the details of pay stubs to understand your earnings fully ✍️ Writing Checks and Deposit Slips - Get skilled in the essentials of writing checks and preparing deposit slips 🔍 Balancing a Bank Account - Uncover the importance of maintaining a balanced and healthy bank account 💳 Credit vs. Debit Cards: What's the Difference? - Explore the differences between credit and debit cards and their roles in financial health 📊 Analyzing Budgets - Gain the ability to analyze and refine your budget for smarter financial management 🏠 Apartment Hunting Within Your Budget - Learn to navigate the apartment market to find options that align with your budget 🛋️ Budgeting for Apartment Living - Discover how to effectively budget for the various expenses associated with living in an apartment, ensuring a comfortable lifestyle without overstretching your finances 🚀 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Adulting 101 is more than just a course—it's a comprehensive journey toward building the confidence and skills necessary to navigate the adult world's complexities. Join us to establish a solid foundation for a successful and independent future! 👀 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝: After conquering Adulting 101, step up to Adulting 102. This next course covers more practical topics, further enhancing your readiness and empowerment for facing the real world's challenges with even greater assurance and competence.
Learning Goals
Teens will learn skills applicable to the real world and learn how to navigate real-world challenges, loaded with information and confidence to be successful young adults.
Syllabus
9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Job Applications
Learn the art of crafting compelling job applications.
Lesson 2:
Job Interviewing
Master the techniques for acing job interviews and making memorable impressions.
Lesson 3:
Analyzing Pay Stubs and Deductions
Decode the details of pay stubs to understand your earnings fully.
Lesson 4:
Writing Checks and Deposit Slips
Get skilled in the essentials of writing checks and preparing deposit slips.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners should have access to a calculator for this class in addition to access to the Internet for activities.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Permission has been obtained for all online sources and pictures used for this class.
Teacher expertise and credentials
North Dakota Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
5 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Jamestown College
I have been teaching teens for over 25 years and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance in addition to degrees in English, Writing, Music, and a Master’s Degree in Education. My courses are designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world financial skills, addressing the lack of practical resources available to prepare teens for their financial futures.
Throughout my teaching career, I have developed courses focused on equipping learners with essential skills such as budgeting, understanding credit, managing debt, navigating taxes, and planning for major life milestones like renting an apartment or buying a car. My approach emphasizes real-life applications, ensuring that learners not only understand the concepts but also feel confident applying them in everyday situations!
I am passionate about empowering teens to make informed financial decisions and take charge of their futures. My teaching style is patient and encouraging, with a focus on simplifying complex topics into manageable, actionable steps. These courses are designed for all types of learners and abilities, offering a supportive environment where learners can gain practical knowledge and build confidence in their financial skills.
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Self-Paced Course
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9 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 13-18