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Be clear, be confident, and don’t overthink it.

Hey there TechDiva!

My name is Catrice and I am a math instructor in one of the inner city schools of Chicago. I have been in the education field for 10 years. I am also in charge of the STEM program within the after-school program. Since the age of 12, I have always been interested in math and knew that I wanted a career that included math and kids. I believe that anything pertaining to science, technology, engineering, and math is our future. As a math educator, I make sure to expose and explain the importance of entering a STEM career. Having a STEM career is not only engaging but also will help with your problem-solving and critical thinking skills. There are also programs and grants that will help you through the process of becoming a member of the STEM careers. Because of STEM growing demand, there is 100% job security. You are less likely to be unemployed or have an issue finding another job in the STEM field. The average salary of an engineer is around $73,00 which is a great start to build on. I encourage any and everyone who has an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math to go into that field for the best perks in life

Be clear, be confident, and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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