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Mrs. Melissa Hamlin
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Meadowview Middle School
Hometown:
Dobson
Class Information:
Room Number: 809
Students per Class: 125
Class Description:
I teach about 120 8th grade students (last year's data). I teach half of them on A Day and the other half on B Day. I have 3 science classes a day. My class size usually ranges from 19 to 24 students. Since math and language arts subjects have been tested with standardized assessments for the past decades in our state, more emphasis has been placed on those subjects. In my school, science has less instructional time and resources. The other subjects have many of the technologies needed for 21st century learning whereas my class is lacking. I need more technology and funding to foster a learning environment that is conducive to 21st century learning and helping my students become competitive with other students in our nation.">Since math and language arts subjects have been tested with standardized assessments for the past decades in our state, more emphasis has been placed on those subjects. In my school, science has less instructional time and resources. The other subjects have many of the technologies needed for 21st century learning whereas my class is lacking. I need more technology and funding to foster a learning environment that is conducive to 21st century learning and helping my students become competitive with other students in our nation.
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
Since math and language arts subjects have been tested with standardized assessments for the past decades in our state, more emphasis has been placed on those subjects. In my school, science has less instructional time and resources. The other subjects have many of the technologies needed for 21st century learning whereas my class is lacking. I need more technology and funding to foster a learning environment that is conducive to 21st century learning and helping my students become competitive with other students in our nation. This year, for the first time, all 8th grade students will have personal labtops in my school. I need technology to be able to adequately implement technology in my classroom and be able to model for my students as needed. In addition, I feel students need opportunities to learn based on their learning styles. With technology such as a Smart board, document camera, flip camera, and assessories, I will be able to enhance my science instruction with 1:1 laptops and offer opportunities that make learning real world and relevant.
My Philosophy:
I believe every student can learn and will learn if given the opportunity and resources. Students are unique individuals with different learning styles. Therefore, our instruction cannot be "one size fits all." Educators must recognize these learning styles and differentiate instruction to reach all learners. I believe science must be hands-on and must incorporate technology to make it real-world and relevant to our future problem solvers and scientists so they may become lifelong learners.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have lived in or near Mount Airy (Mayberry), North Carolina for most of my life. I have been married for 10 years. I have a 4 year old son and a 1 year old daughter. I am very active in my church. I have been teaching middle grades for 17 years and taught Science Methods for Lees McRae College for the past 4 years. I received National Board Certification in Early Adolescence Science in 2002.
College and Degrees:
I received my BS degree in Middle Grades Science and Math from Appalachian State University. I received my Masters Degree in Middle Grades Science from Appalachian State University.
Activities:
I am a lead mentor in my school district. I am the Science Fair coordinator at my school. I am a member of the Walking Trail Committee at my school.
Favorite Books:
The Bible will always be my favorite book.
Favorite Quotes:
My first year of teaching brought many challenges. I will always remember my lead teacher of my interdisciplinaryteam telling me "Don't sweat the small stuff."
Interests:
I enjoy watching professional football. I enjoy singing in the choir at my church. I really enjoy spending time with my family and going to the beach.
Employment History:
I taught 8th grade science from 1993 - 2000 at Gentry Middle School. I have been teaching science from 2000-present at Meadowview Middle School. I taught Science Methods at Lees McRae College from 2005-2009.
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I enjoy helping others, especially children. The most rewarding feeling is when that light bulb finally lights up for my students and you know that they really learned something and that you helped him/her achieve some success in their lives. There's no better feeling than that!
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 35 %
     Average: 75 %
     High-achiever: 10 %
     Special Needs: 15 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 79 %
     Hispanic: 12 %
     African American: 10 %
     Asian: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 71 %
ESL Enrollment:: 15 %
Average number of students in class:: 23 students
Number of students I teach:: 120 students