Progress Through Practice
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Pennsylvania, United States
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I have been an educator for the past 17 years and have experience in a variety of grade levels. I began my teaching career as a K-5 Spanish teacher, then taught 4th grade for 7 years, 2nd grade for 5 years and currently teach Kinderdgarent. I have worked with 2-3 year olds at various summer camps. Other than teaching, I am the Technology Facilitator within my building and the school's Webmaster. I am currently a Union Representative and work on the Testing Objectives Committee. I have run the school newspaper club, Safety Patrol/Student Council and on Extended Day; which is an extended day geared to assist children of varied performance levels.
I also run workshops in my district on The Daily 5, C.A.F.E., Whole Brain Teaching and technology sites and materials.
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Black History Month Project
Students will research a famous historical figure, collect facts about their lives, create a timeline, create an award using classroom materials (clay, paper, gems, etc.) and a Lifetime Achievement Award speech in which they will preset to their classmates.
3rd - 6th
World History, Writing
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Experience
I have been an educator for the past 17 years and have experience in a variety of grade levels. I began my teaching career as a K-5 Spanish teacher, then taught 4th grade for 7 years, 2nd grade for 5 years and currently teach Kinderdgarent. I have worked with 2-3 year olds at various summer camps. Other than teaching, I am the Technology Facilitator within my building and the school's Webmaster. I am currently a Union Representative and work on the Testing Objectives Committee. I have run the school newspaper club, Safety Patrol/Student Council and on Extended Day; which is an extended day geared to assist children of varied performance levels.
I also run workshops in my district on The Daily 5, C.A.F.E., Whole Brain Teaching and technology sites and materials.
Teaching style
I believe that the students are the ones who need to control their learning in order for it to make sense and mean something to them. I do my best to be a coach to my students and guide them during their exploration. I use many hands-on activities and make learning a real experience. I encourage my students to ask questions, think beyond the text and explore the world around them. I enjoy teaching my students in this manner because many times, I am also one who walks away with a new view, thought or question. And learning is a lifelong journey.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I graduated Cum Laude from Kean University.
I was chosen as a student-teacher leader to address the upcoming student teachers.
I have been a mentor teacher to two student teachers.
I am the Technology Facilitator and Webmaster within my building.
I was named Teacher of the Year in 2017.
My own education history
I currently hold my BA in Early Childhood Education and have my certifications in K-8 and P-3.
I will be returning to school this fall for my Graduate Degree in English Language Learning.
Additional biographical information
I have an extensive list of Professional Development ranging from Everyday Math to iPads to Lucy Calkins to Rutgers reading guru- Lesley Morrow.
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