Merey
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Houma, Louisiana, United States
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I started out teaching alternative special education to 6th graders in 1997. In 1998, I wanted to teach science because it is my passion and moved to an alternative high school where I taught all sciences from grades 9-12 to people ages 16-22. When funding was no longer available and our school was shut down 6 years later, I moved to a junior high school in the area. Many of my former students said their hate for school started there and I wanted to be able to help them along instead of seeing them drop out...that was 8 years ago. I still work with at-risk students trying to help them value and desire an education and imparting them with knowledge that will help them become life long learners.
I have training in many different areas and serve as a new teacher mentor, state assessor, and still to this day take classes to help me better my professional life.
I have also been trained through the following programs:
LASIP - 3 years
LAgearup
ABC Connections - 2 years
Math Tips
Intech - 2 years
La State Assessor Trained
LA State Mentor Trained
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Reciprocal Teaching Activity for Notes
This is a short reciprocal teaching activity I use when my students have a few sections of notes. I use it because it aids in increasing their reading comprehension and reading for a purpose. Our school has low test scores on those two areas, so I figure that I can work on my content and have them complete this while I do. The title of the Notes will need to be changed however to meet your need!
It can really be used in any subject area at any grade and is a great short activity for partners!
1st - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Library Skills, Science, Social Studies
ELA Journal Rubric (25 point journals)
This is a rubric I created for my TEAM to use when assessing ELA journals. The Social Studies and Science teachers pass on their journals to the ELA teachers to assess student writing samples. This team effort is really effective is having the kids pay more attention to their writing at all times and in all content areas. It is designed to be a quick check for a short jounral, not an essay!
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Group Roles
I use this as signs around my room as well as something students keep in their notebook all year. It tells them the group roles and the job of each role. It works very well with cooperative learning groups in my classroom.
K - 12th
For All Subjects
Weekly Folder Report Paper
Several years back, I taught at a school where we had to send folders home and have a guardian's signature. I made this to make it easier for us to send what we needed to home. In a Jr. High we had never had to do this before, so I made what I thought would help me and my teammates best!
It is in Word so it can be easily adapted or changed if needed.
K - 8th
For All Subjects
Positive Affirmation Color Sheets - Great for rewards for good work!
This document contains 6 sheets of color pages that are really great for students due to the positive affirmations that they get when they color it. These could be great for students to have to reinforce their great work or even just for something fun to do or for little reward parties.
3rd - 10th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
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Experience
I started out teaching alternative special education to 6th graders in 1997. In 1998, I wanted to teach science because it is my passion and moved to an alternative high school where I taught all sciences from grades 9-12 to people ages 16-22. When funding was no longer available and our school was shut down 6 years later, I moved to a junior high school in the area. Many of my former students said their hate for school started there and I wanted to be able to help them along instead of seeing them drop out...that was 8 years ago. I still work with at-risk students trying to help them value and desire an education and imparting them with knowledge that will help them become life long learners.
I have training in many different areas and serve as a new teacher mentor, state assessor, and still to this day take classes to help me better my professional life.
I have also been trained through the following programs:
LASIP - 3 years
LAgearup
ABC Connections - 2 years
Math Tips
Intech - 2 years
La State Assessor Trained
LA State Mentor Trained
Teaching style
I like my classroom to be a safe place where students can succeed and express themselves as they take home positive learning experiences. I am not a dictator in my class. I like to facilitate and let the children learn by doing.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2007 Teacher of the Year at my School
2007 District Finalist of 3 for Teacher of the Year
State Assessor Trained
Active New Teacher Mentor
Certified and Highly Qualified
My own education history
I received my BS in education from Nicholls State University in 1997. I have a concentration in Biology with my minor being General Science. I have since taken many many graduate classes for "fun" as well as to increase acheivement with my students.
Additional biographical information
I am finally going back to complete my masters degree. I have enough hours to have my plus 30 plus some, but nothing that goes together for a degree. I apparently just like going to school!
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