I have been a teacher for 31 years. My first classroom was on the tiny island of Guam. After teaching Kindergarten for 21 years, I was finally promoted to 1st grade. I have been happily teaching 1st for 10 years now, I love it! Every year I have proclaimed this is the best class I've ever had. This, to me, is proof that I am doing what I am meant to do! TEACHING 1st GRADE! I am currently teaching my last group of students, RETIREMENT...coming soon!
My school has been named Apple Distinguished school for 2014-2016. Our honor will be extended to 2019 as we have been awarded Apple Distinguished school, again. I am and have been on the school's Apple team. I am also an Apple Teacher. Our teachers are encouraged to use technology as much as possible. So, I use a lot of iPad activities to teach. Most of the worksheets that I create can be easily used on an app called SHOWBIE. It takes a bit to get used to, but once your kids figure it out, it saves time, paper, and money. I have been creating iPad games for the app Tiny Tap, lately. Anyone can do this and it is super fun. It is a tremendous resource for teachers, too. Check it out! Here's my Tiny Tap profile: https://www.tinytap.it/community/profile/sandersj/
I have been named Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014! I'm very humbled. It is an awesome experience to be recognized by your co-workers for doing what you love! Other Awards I have received: Teacher of the Year candidate for my district in 1998-1999. Teacher of the Year 2001-2002 Showbie Champion Tiny Tap Trusted Teacher
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PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Instructional Technology, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Mental Math, Valentine's Day, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Handwriting, End of Year, Phonics