Amalgamate
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South Carolina, United States
About the store
I jumped around for awhile before deciding that art was where I wanted to stay. I have been a teacher's aide, long-term substitute, classroom teacher, tutor, and summer camp teacher for grades K-12. I have taught art, computer, foods and nutrition, Bible, and after-school science.
My store name -- Amalgamate -- came about because I like to mix and unite my favorite things instead of sticking to one area.
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Introduction to Typing
Typing is Not for Turtles: Where to place fingers for faster typing
Most of my elementary students could type decently by pecking with 2 fingers before beginning the class. To get them interested, I emphasized how much FASTER they could type by using every finger and proper hand placement, which is how the title "Typing is Not for Turtles" came about. If that's too cheesy for your classroom, the Powerpoint is editable.
This download is a Powerpoint of 12 slides (plus the intro slide), each wit
2nd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology
Artificial Food Colors: A presentation for educators
Are artificial colors worth keeping in school? This file contains a Powerpoint presentation (.pptx) and Word document (.docx) that address that question.
The slideshow presents information to educators and school officials about the possible link between artificial food colors and behavior issues that effect classroom management. The Word document contains 2 inspirational stories from mothers, a sample letter to parents, and a few additional online resources.
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About the store
Experience
I jumped around for awhile before deciding that art was where I wanted to stay. I have been a teacher's aide, long-term substitute, classroom teacher, tutor, and summer camp teacher for grades K-12. I have taught art, computer, foods and nutrition, Bible, and after-school science.
My store name -- Amalgamate -- came about because I like to mix and unite my favorite things instead of sticking to one area.
Teaching style
There are 4 core things that I want students to receive in art class: an appreciation for art, knowledge of the basic fundamentals of design, development of skills, and the confidence to be creative. Art is one subject where it is okay to make mistakes, and I allow students to try techniques and ideas for themselves rather than show them how a project should look. Otherwise, they will simply copy me rather than learn for themselves. I believe encouraging creativity builds on students’ problem-solving skills that will carry over to other areas.
Awards & shining teacher moments
A principal gave me the "Lifesaver Award" for coming in at the middle of the school year to teach Computer Skills when they had no one.
My own education history
BFA in Visual Art, concentration in painting and drawing
Additional biographical information
My other interests include gardening, crafts, health and nutrition, reading, baking, writing, and watching stand-up comedy shows.
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