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Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary
Hometown:
San Benito, TX
Class Information:
Room Number: Science Lab
Students per Class: 76
Class Description:
3 classes of about 25 students (all 5th graders) rotate to receive their science instruction in my class.
Position:
5th Grade Science Teacher
Needs:
Honestly, we need a lot of things, from technological equipment to software to games. Technology is something that is on the rise and we need to help keep our students up to date with the advancements. Having our school budget cut steadily in the past couple of years makes the technological challenge difficult to achieve. We are in need of smart boards, projectors, dvd players, televisions, books, etc... The school where i currently teach is 3 years old and is lacking a lot of resources. our library only has 5 tv's to be shared by over 20 teachers and over 550 students. 4 dvd players, no radios/ cd players, our library is half empty (only 7000 books), maybe 3 or 4 computers per class (most out dated), and still using overhead projectors, many of which dont work. PLEASE HELP!!! :)
My Philosophy:
Making learning FUN will engage students in their education.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Science teacher, married for over 9 yrs, baby on the way, and a pet dog named Insomnia.
College and Degrees:
B/S in Biology with a teaching certification
Activities:
Sports, lots of hands on activities in the classroom
Favorite Books:
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Interests:
sports- football, basketball, golf, fishing
Employment History:
This will be my 10th year teaching Science. Taught in the La Joya School District, PSJA School District, Progreso School district, and the San Benito School District
Why Do I Teach?:
As a biology major and having a great interest in science, i wanted to make science as fun as possible for students so that they too may enjoy and see what the field of science has to offer.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 85 %
     Average: 10 %
     High-achiever: 3 %
     Special Needs: 2 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 1 %
     Hispanic: 98 %
     African American: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 100 %
ESL Enrollment:: 85 %
Average number of students in class:: 25 students
Number of students I teach:: 76 students