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 Melinda Watt has started a fundraiser, Dodson Middle School, for Melinda Watt May 18, 2016
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Rudecinda S Dodson Middle Sch
Class Information:
Room Number: 6
Students per Class: 28 per class
Class Description:
8th English Language Arts.
Position:
Teacher/CC Facilitator
Needs:
The school district focus is to reduce the achievement gap and this year the district are proposing a new English language reading curriculum. Our school has adopted the program "Study Sync." This program offers both an ELD and ELA program. The program benefits greatly with the use of technology and in certain aspects, requires it. Our team of teachers are trying to be creative in meeting the challenge, but are looking for avenues to meet this need. Each class size average is 36 students and one cart of chromebooks is $12,000.00
My Philosophy:
My philosophy is to guide students by conferring students at their own depth of knowledge and introducing them to a higher skill that will increase their own knowledge base. It is a student centered classroom where I facilitate students in their growth of writing, speaking and reading. I work hard trying to prepare them for high school by helping them internalize the skills necessary for their success.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Teaching is a second career that I started later in life. All my students are like my children and I want to see each and everyone of them succeed. I myself enjoy learning and taking classes; as well as traveling. The world is my oyster and I want to inspire everyone to learn its mysteries.
College and Degrees:
AA, BA, cosmetology license, teaching credential, emergency medical license.
Activities:
I facilitate a service organisation called Dons and Donnettes. They service our school and community. I am also the Common Core facilitator and mentor teachers to help them adjust to new curriculum and the difficulties in the classroom
Favorite Books:
Cervantes, and Outlander series. I love historical novels.
Favorite Quotes:
"Come Sancho Panza, let us fight these enemies together." Don "One must show the steel of their heart to meet the horrors of the day." Jamie Fraser.
Interests:
I enjoy learning, reading, traveling, yoga, walks, laughing, dancing and loving.
Employment History:
Perry Middle School Foshay Middle School Dodson Middle School
Why Do I Teach?:
I enjoy assisting students in their journey to success.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 50 %
     Average: 40 %
     High-achiever: 21 %
     Special Needs: 7 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 13 %
     Hispanic: 64 %
     African American: 10 %
     Native American: 4 %
     Asian: 13 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 69 %
Average number of students in class:: 36 students
Number of students I teach:: 30 students