Wandering Scientist
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Pasadena, California, United States
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I taught second grade for two years before I discovered that Science and Engineering was all that I wanted to teach. You know, the fun stuff. So, I moved up to teaching 8th grade science where I have been for 8 years. For the last two years, I have also taught engineering.
At the schools I have worked at, I have needed to support students of every kind: SPED, GATE, EL, and every student in between. Currently, my classes are mostly "Collab" rostered with about 1/3 of each class comprised of students with IEPs that have mild to moderate accommodations listed on them.
Like most of us, I have always needed to create engaging lessons on my own as the options for curricula that effectively align with the NGSS standards and are middle school level are sparse, to say the least. I look forward to sharing my tried and tested lessons with all of you!
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Murder Mystery Interrupted Case Study - Critical Thinking Practice
Murder Mystery - A Murder has happened at your school and your students need to solve it! The key is the students don't get all of the evidence at once. They need to ask the right questions to get the evidence from you! Based on the interrupted case study model. Proven to increase engagement and retention!FunColor evidenceEngagingCritical ThinkingGroup Work CER Practice Personalize t
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Experience
I taught second grade for two years before I discovered that Science and Engineering was all that I wanted to teach. You know, the fun stuff. So, I moved up to teaching 8th grade science where I have been for 8 years. For the last two years, I have also taught engineering.
At the schools I have worked at, I have needed to support students of every kind: SPED, GATE, EL, and every student in between. Currently, my classes are mostly "Collab" rostered with about 1/3 of each class comprised of students with IEPs that have mild to moderate accommodations listed on them.
Like most of us, I have always needed to create engaging lessons on my own as the options for curricula that effectively align with the NGSS standards and are middle school level are sparse, to say the least. I look forward to sharing my tried and tested lessons with all of you!
Teaching style
I am always trying to find the balance between collaborative, independent and teacher-led work.
I believe that having a healthy mix of all three helps to support students at this age level to feel confident to tackle tasks on their own. That being said, I am always looking for ways to accomplish the same learning target without students just following along and taking notes or reading an article and filling in the blanks of a worksheet.
If you poked your head inside my classroom, you would hear productive noise as students discuss, see students writing or making something with their hands, and feel, on a good day, a sense of positivity and excitement about the topic. I would be monitoring the room from the side, letting students struggle for a little while before jumping in to offer help and suggestions.
Awards & shining teacher moments
For the last two years, I developed an Introduction to Physics and Engineering elective course.
In the Spring of 2024, my course description was adopted by my district and all middle schools at the district have the option to teach my course.
My own education history
Bachelors in French Language and Culture - San Francisco State University
Masters in Teaching - Pepperdine University
Additional biographical information
I love to travel, hike and camp. I want to see as much of this world as possible as it fuels my creativity and helps me connect better with students from all backgrounds.
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