I have a very diverse group of eleven boys and eleven girls.
The background of my class is as follows:
6-(Hispanic)English as Second Language Learners
2-Studentswith Autism (Special Needs)
5-Studentsthat are White
7-Studentsthat are Black
2-Studentsthat are Multi-Race
My students also represents a large variety of learners. Some of my students learn with a lot of visual cues. I have some students that have to hear the explanation to learn the material. I have students that need to have objects to have an hands on experience.
Position:
1st grade teacher
Needs:
I need resources that will help my students to become better at reading and math. We need lots of technology to enhance the learning of our experience. I use technology to offer my students experiences that without technology, the students may not have access to them.
My Philosophy:
My philosophy is that all students can learn. I believe that as educators we have to supply students with the resources and the knowledge to make them successful.
Personal Information:
About Me:
This is my fourth year of teaching. I have been teaching 1st grade at South Lexington all of that time. I am currently completing a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. I went back to school to enhance my learning, so that my students would benefit from a better teacher.
College and Degrees:
Winston Salem State University
Bachelorof Arts- Political Science
Bachelorof Science-ElementaryEducation
I am currently enrolled in a Master's program
Favorite Books:
I like mysteries and suspense novels.
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I want to make a difference in the lives of our children.