Barbizon is pleased to introduce 12 year old Leslie Esquivel from Keller, Texas, the winner of the 2008 $100,000 Scholarship Drawing.
Lecture topics
Our purpose is to acquaint students with a wide variety of career opportunities and personal attitudes for success. I want to thank you for visiting!Hollis Munoz, Principal
Sunbeam School, Cleveland, Ohio
Be a Better You!
Covers personal development, success factors, and how each individual can work to become an effective team player.
Self-Confidence / Self-Esteem
First impressions; handshaking, eye contact, body language, and how to have a winning personality. How feeling great about yourself can be fun.
The Art of Communication
Learn to have a great voice projection and feel full of confidence.
Careers and Personal Marketing
What to do after high school? Tips on finding a field of interest.
Fitness and Nutrition
Learn how to be in charge of your own health, and eat to have more energy.
Dating for Teens
Fun ideas for first dates, how to introduce your parents and keep them informed, how to handle rejections, dating dilemmas, peer pressure, breaking up.
Organizing Yourself
Setting and accomplishing goals. How to take notes, organize your homework, tests and notes.
Dress for Success
Tips on dressing for school, special occasions, dressing on a budget and preparing for that first job interview.
Personal Grooming
Covers hair care, skin care, nails, hygiene, etc. How to create a good first impression.
Be a Leader / Not a Follower
How to start your day in a positive way with positive thinking. Projecting self-confidence and control. Goal setting and leadership skills. Deals with current issues of concern to teenagers; peer pressure, education, planning their future, drug/alcohol abuse.
Job Interview Techniques and Secrets
Job interview etiquette, confidence, and follow-up procedures. Tips on how to dress for the job. Tips on how to write a resume and cover letter.
Prom Preparation and Sobriety
Be prepared for prom, homecoming, etc. Covers all areas of pre-prom preparation. Includes table setting, proper etiquette. How to impress your prom date. Tips on how to enjoy prom and have a great time at a party without drugs and alcohol.
Fashion Design / Modeling / Acting Industries
What does it take to be part of these glamorous and exciting careers? The importance of attitude, teamwork and the ability to deal with constructive criticism.
Don't Sweat ... It's Just Junior High
Designed for 5th and 6th graders that are leaving elementary/middle school. We'll help them overcome some of their fears, while talking about a positive self image. Especially helpful in spring, when they are most worried about going to junior high school.
