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Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and utilization, and to ensure that school activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across state standards, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement.
Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.
Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
Florida Teaching Certification: English, (grades 5 - 9), Middle Grades Endorsement, Psychology, (grades 6 - 12), ESE (grades 6-12), English (grades 6-12)
Web Administrator wwwtheacademyoformondbeach.org
Member Board of Directors
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards; develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
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The Diary of Anne Frank - Guided Questions, Worksheets, Short Essay
Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the "Secret Annex"
6th - 8th
Literature, Reading, Writing
Letter of Recommendation for Paraprofessional
If you've not written a letter of recommendation before, the process can seem a bit intimidating. Fortunately, all letters of recommendation involve common elements that you can master easily. But there are times you just don't have the time and may be in need of a template that you can arrange according to your needs. This letter of recommendation is for a paraprofessional teacher trying to secure a position in one of the various departments. This letter speaks for a versatile, nurturing indiv
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Number of the Stars - Novel Packet - Questions, Vocab. Tests, Essay Prompts
As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.
Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a tim
3rd - 7th
Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Strategies
Escaping the Holocaust by Julian Padowicz - Novel Packet with Enrichment Sheets
When the Nazis invade Poland in 1939, Yulian and his mother flee their home. They find refuge in the Russian-occupied sector of their country. But as a Jewish family, they know they won't be safe for long. In desperation, they decide on a risky escape attempt, hiring a guide to take them secretly over the snow-covered Carpathian Mountains to a neighboring country. But a mother and child have never tried this dangerous route before. Readers will never forget their true story of courage and herois
3rd - 6th
Literature, Vocabulary, Writing
Lesson in Rhyme Scheme - Examples, Worksheets, Answer Key
A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyme between lines of a poem or song. It is usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme; lines designated with the same letter all rhyme with each other. and therefore, it is the pattern of end rhymes or lines.
This is one lesson that can be difficult to teach to students. This mini lesson defines rhyme scheme with various examples from well known poetry stanzas. Students will then have a chance to decipher other poetry patterns on thei
7th - 10th
Informational Text, Poetry, Writing
Report Card (Excel) - Elementary/Middle School
This report card is an Excel template which runs off nicely double sided onto an 11 by 8 inch paper. It will print on both sides of the paper.
Words and subject matter can easily be changed by a click of a button. There is a block space for individual comments in each of the subject areas.
Also included is a an Estimate of Academic Skills per grade level which allows remedial or honors assessment.
There are 9 subject areas
Work Habit comments
Social Development comments
Great for Private S
1st - 9th
For All Subjects
Proper Etiquette During the Victorian Era
This is a great little sheet I used in class when introducing Shakespeare's plays. Students usually experienced difficulty comprehending proper social protocol during this time period. This sheet introduces the lifestyle during this era.
There are 13 important points in this reproducible. You can utilize them as journal entries or have student complete further research on individual topics.
More importantly, this sheet is a great comparison of yesterday and today for some turbulent class di
6th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies
NIGHTJOHN by Gary Paulsen Questions, Vocabulary, Movie Comparison Sheet
Nightjohn, by Gary Paulsen, is a young adult novel set in the pre-Civil War American South. Related from the perspective of a young female slave named Sarny, the narrative centers on the return of an escaped slave, Nightjohn, who intends to teach others to read and write. Nightjohn explores themes of slavery, abuse, freedom, education, the value of language, bravery, and parental love.
This book is a must to include for your slavery unit or Black History month. Coupled with the movie, you have
5th - 9th
Reading, Social Studies, Writing
Romeo and Juliet - Teacher's Background Guide
Planning on a unit teaching Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? Then this teacher's background guide will cover all the basic information you'll need to introduce the play and feel confident. This six page guide covers:
Facts about Shakespeare
History of the Play
Cast of Characters
Synopsis of each Act
Shakespearean Terms
Offshoots of Shakespeare today
This quick read with bulleted highlights makes it an easy tool of reference as you complete each act in class. Have fun! And remember, Shakespe
7th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
Journey to America by Sonia Levitin - Questions, Essay Prompts, Vocab. Quizzes
Life in Berlin has changed a great deal in the last few years and now Lisa, Ruth, and Annie Platt’s parents are talking about leaving Germany. Papa has decided to go to America where he will work as hard as he can to make enough money to pay for tickets to bring the rest of the family to America. The reason for the change in their lives is that the Platt’s are Jews and Jews no longer feel wanted nor do they safe in Germany under the Nazi regime of Adolf Hitler.
This 14 page Novel Packet include
3rd - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
Holocaust Timeline for Teaching Jewish History Novels
The Holocaust (Shoah) was a unique event in 20th century history. It evolved slowly between 1933 and 1945. It began with discrimination; then the Jews were separated from their communities and persecuted; and finally they were treated as less than human beings and murdered.
During the Second World War the Nazis sought to murder the entire Jewish population of Europe and to destroy its culture. In 1941 there were about 11 million Jews living in Europe; by May 1945 the Nazis had murdered six mil
4th - 12th
Informational Text, Literature, Reading
Across Five Aprils Project Choices
This unique collection is used for novel enrichment. Based on the novel, Across Five Aprils, this collection consists of 7 choices for various student interest.
Individual learning styles are incorporated for the drawer, writer, or web-caster in your classroom. Lots of fun to see published products and hang them around your classroom.
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Lyddie by Karen Paterson - Vocabulary, Questions, Final Essay
6th - 10th
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Literature
Write a Play: Generating Action, Climax, Conclusion - Be a Playwright - PART 4
Creating a play in class can be great fun! With just a bit of understanding about basic components, students can get those creative juices flowing! This workshop includes generating an exciting action, climax, and conclusion as you write a play. Students need lots of practice to write an awesome play, so be sure to add one to your writing component at least once a year.
This 28-page workshop includes:
Play, "Temper, Temper"
Play Prompts
Dialogue
Characters
Conflict
Building Characters
Buildi
7th - 10th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
Somewhere in the Darkness - Novel Questions, Guided Reading, Book Report
Jimmy hasn't seen his father in nine years. But one day he comes back -- on the run from the law. Together, the two of them travel across the country -- where Jimmy's dad will find the man who can exonerate him of the crime for which he was convicted. Along the way, Jimmy discovers a lot about his father and himself -- and that while things can't always be fixed, sometimes they can be understood and forgiven.
This a great read especially if you have a class or student who is a reluctant reader.
6th - 11th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Trapped in Death Cave by Bill Wallace - Guided Question Response or Book Report
Everybody thinks Gary's grampa died in a fishing accident. But from a note Grampa left, Gary suspects he was murdered. The note tells of a million dollars in gold hidden in a cave and an old Indian curse promising that anyone who touches it will die! Gary and his friend Brian are sure that if they find the gold, they will also find Grampa's killer. But treasure hunting can be deadly. Now they are stuck in a dark cavern full of tangled skeletons, restless Indian spirits, and a murderer out for th
4th - 9th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing
Title I School-Parent Compact
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires schools to involve parents of public and private school students in school programs and in the education of their children. The parent involvement requirements for schools and districts serving students through Title I are:
•District Parent Involvement Policy
•Parent Involvement Policy for Title I Schools
•School-Parent Compact
•Annual Meeting for Title I parents of public and private school students
•Parent Notification
This is a beautiful
PreK - 12th
How to Outline
Many students struggle when required to write an outline for something and frequently they make it much more difficult a task than it really is. But if you have never to teach outlining skills, the following mini lesson will help.
Most students reach college level without appropriate outlining skills. This becomes a great impingement when sitting in class with "long-winded" professors. Teaching outlining skills at the middle and high school level is essential.
This 4- page document includes:
6th - 11th
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Writing
Lyddie by Karen Paterson - Vocabulary, Questions, Final Essay
When ten-year-old Lyddie and her younger brother are hired out as servants to help pay off their family farm's debts, Lyddie is determined to find a way to reunite her family. Hearing about all the money a girl can make working in the textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, she makes her way there, only to find that her dreams of returning home may never come true. A story of determination and personal growth, Lyddie has already established itself as a classic.
This novel unit contains 23 chapt
4th - 8th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
Devil's Arithmetic: Projects and Found Poem
This three page enrichment sheet offers the students the availability to be slightly immersed in the Holocaust period. Often, students have difficulties understanding the emotional impact this situation had on children. These areas of study allow the student to seek information, digest, and understand this sensitive subject matter without being subjected to many of the harsh pitfalls that are often too devastating for children to handle at this young age. A Found Poem is incorporated at the e
6th - 9th
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Literature
Adjective Charades a Classroom Game
An adjective is a word that modifies a noun (or pronoun) to make it more specific: a "rotten" egg, a "cloudy" day, a "lovely" lady, or a "tall," "cool" glass of water.
Use adjectives to give your nouns a little attitude or to communicate clearly. Without these important parts of speech, your drive through orders would never be completed with out enunciating small, medium, or large!
This is a great game to utilize before a descriptive writing piece. Student pick adjectives modifying nouns from
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Informational Text
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About the store
Experience
Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and utilization, and to ensure that school activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across state standards, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement.
Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.
Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
Florida Teaching Certification: English, (grades 5 - 9), Middle Grades Endorsement, Psychology, (grades 6 - 12), ESE (grades 6-12), English (grades 6-12)
Web Administrator wwwtheacademyoformondbeach.org
Member Board of Directors
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards; develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
Teaching style
Motivated, high energy educator with a proven track record to foster student learning.
Possess strong people skills, yet sensitive to student's changing needs, proven ability to develop rapport with students.
Ability to individualize instruction depending on students' interest and needs; strong interest in enrichment/reinforcement activities.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying learning needs and interests
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Awards in writing competitions: DAR, NCTE, Create-A-Play, local writing and poetry.
English Chairperson
My own education history
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, B.A. Psychology, English Minor
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Completed education requirements for state certification.
Additional biographical information
Co-Director,
Academic Program Administrator,
Teacher: L.A. grades 6-8, literature grades 6-8, math, pre-algebra, Algebra 1, science 6-7. ESE 6-12, Middle School Endorsement, English 6-12, Psychology 6-12
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