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Westwood Middle School
Hometown:
Morgantown, WV
Class Information:
Room Number: 172
Students per Class: 127
Class Description:
I teach 5 periods of eighth grade science. My curriculum theme is Dynamic Earth! Under this theme, students learn about geology, plate tectonics, geological timeline and events, classification of the animal kingdom and lots more!!
Position:
8th Grade Science Teacher
Needs:
I use technology daily!!! All notes are given in powerpoint format. Students use computers to do labs and actively practice every step in the scientific method. A class set of laptops would contribute greatly to the success of student learning. My school currently has 3 working laptops in it only mobile lab. This is very unfortunate. Laptops are so old that keys are missing, and we are waiting for them to be fixed (if possible). We do not have the funds to buy a mobile lab.
My Philosophy:
To be a successful science teacher, I need to consistently engage my students in hands-on activities where they can practice science as a process. Asking questions, researching information, creating a hypotheses, creating experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results and communicating results are the key actions I enforce my students to practice in my class. The use of technology, such as, laptops, smart boards, projection device, document camera, and great software help enhance this style of teaching. Students feel like they are actually doing what real scientists do! It truly inspires students with future career choices and they take a sense of pride in their work because it is presented in such a professional way!
Personal Information:
About Me:
I love to teach!!
College and Degrees:
B.S. Elementary Education (multi. K-8, science 5-8) M.S. Child Development and Family Studies
Activities:
Hiking, reading, family time, dancing
Favorite Books:
Ishmael My Ishmael (both by Daniel Quinn)
Favorite Quotes:
Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children. Khalil Gibran
Interests:
WV Mountaineer Football Child Development GlobalWarming Biology
Employment History:
Parenting and Relationships classes at Low Security Federal Prison (FCI Kennedy Center, Morgantown, WV) - 2 years. ElementaryEducation: first, second, fifth grade- 4 years. Middle School: seventh grade science- 3 years I currently teach eighth grade science- 2 years
Why Do I Teach?:
I am a teacher because I love to make a difference in young lives. I also feel that I learn a lot from the students that touch my life daily. I strongly believe our country's success depends on the skills and knowledge our students receive from highly qualified teachers. They help build a brighter, better, and stronger America.
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 80 %
Average number of students in class:: 26 students
Number of students I teach:: 127 students