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Mr. Tyler Merritt
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Campo Verde High School
Class Information:
Students per Class: 12-16
Class Description:
My classroom is for students with Autism. We have a range of abilities and personalities. We work on academics as well as skills that are needed to become an independant member of the community.
Position:
Teacher/Autism
Needs:
I would like to have my students begin the recycling program at my school so we would need Recycle bins (big ones) to collect and transfer into vehicle to get it to the recycling center. I would also like to use a self-made year book for each of my students using a digital camera, possibly a video camera and scrapbook supplies. I would involve langauge and writing skills as well as community living skills such as getting and paying for pictures at the store, taking the pictures et.c
My Philosophy:
There are no learning disabilities, just differences. Everyone can learn if they have the right teacher. Everyone learns at their own speed and when they are ready.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I grew up wanting to become a special education teacher. My older sister has Down's syndrome and I have interacted with the Special Olympics and helped them out since I was able to walk. I have two kids and a wife who is also a teacher.
College and Degrees:
Northern Arizona University ElementaryBachelor's SpecialEducation Bachelor's Master'sin Special Ed.
Activities:
Swimming, Biking, Running (Triathlons) and being with my family (kids, sister, mom and grandpa) painting
Favorite Books:
Harry Potter Series, Zen and the Art of Happiness, Shadow Club and Shadow Club Rising
Favorite Quotes:
If at first you don't succeed, do it the way your wife told you to! Everything that happens to you is for your benefit, not matter how bad it seems when it is happening.
Interests:
Triathlons, bicycles, music, painting
Employment History:
Worked as a special education pre-school teacher (loose term because of lack of training/educationat the time) from the time I was 17 til done with college. Out of college worked for one year as a Resource English teacher in a Jr. High, 3 years in a classroom with multiple disabilities and 2 years in a room with students with autism spectrum disorder. Currently starting a new program and a brand new school for students with Autism
Why Do I Teach?:
I think this is what I was meant to do for life. I've always wanted to be a special education teacher (have a worksheet from 3rd grade to prove it) and I love the fact that not everyone could do my job, and I think I do it very well.