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 Ms. Taylor Knight K1 and K2 are learning "The Shoemakers Dance" based on the folktale, "The Elves and the Shoemaker". 1st grades are working on their play based on the folktale from Ghana, "Talk, Talk, Talk" . My afterschool performance group is refining "Rodeo". Apr 10, 2011
Ms. Kim Taylor Knight
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James M Curley Elem School
Hometown:
Boston, MA
Class Information:
Room Number: 013
Students per Class: 475
Class Description:
I teach a general dance course to K1 through 5th grade which is based on Laban's principles. The younger grades participate in creative movement classes and 3-5 have classes with more structured technique. Allgrades are learning basic yoga poses and stretches. Gamesare a critical part of my ability to engage at all levels.
Position:
teacher
Needs:
Our computer lab is antiquated and if we even had 4 iPads or other tablets, students would be able to build their online portfolios. I am currently taking them to the lab and they are working on their online portfolios, to begin the process of authentic assessment, by creating accounts on the site, edmodo.com.
My Philosophy:
We all learn better by hands-on education and dance/creative movement gives a connection to curriculum in ways that nothing else is able.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Mother, wife and dancer. I studied ballet, jazz and modern dance. Vegan
College and Degrees:
University of Iowa, BA in Dance Ed Currently enrolled in NDEO's online course "Professional Teaching Standards in Dance Arts"
Activities:
Ice skating Gourmet baking/cooking
Favorite Books:
Jude the Obscure
Favorite Quotes:
Dance, dance, otherwise all is lost. Pina Bausch When I am dancing I am thinking and feeling. Bill T. Jones Dance is music made visible. George Balanchine
Employment History:
Boston Public Schools 2006-present TrinityChurch Boston 2001-2006
Why Do I Teach?:
Because a teacher inspired me to try ballet, which changed my life forever.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 30 %
     Average: 40 %
     High-achiever: 20 %
     Special Needs: 5 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 18 %
     Hispanic: 58 %
     African American: 19 %
     Asian: 3 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 65 %
ESL Enrollment:: 46 %
Average number of students in class:: 25 students
Number of students I teach:: 475 students