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Bennettsville Primary School
Hometown:
Bennettsville, SC
Class Information:
Room Number: 511
Students per Class: 12
Class Description:
I am the 1st and 2nd grade Math Master Teacher. I teach a class of 12 students Math, Science, and Social Studies. They are considered our Field Test Group. I Field Test new strategies with my 12 before introducing them to the other classes here.
Position:
2nd Grade Master Teacher
Needs:
I am in need of an LCD projector to use for presentations in the subject areas I teach. I am in a mobile unit and can not request an Interwrite Board. I have a laptop that has many Power Point Presentations as well as Wireless Internet capabilities. I would like the LCP projector to make the presentations more appropriate for my classroom.
My Philosophy:
Simple: I believe that given the proper tools, the proper attitude, and the proper chance - all children can succeed in school. All levels of success vary from child to child but they can all make progress if teachers and students are equipped with the right materials and the right attitude!
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a 12-year primary school teacher. For the past 2 years I have been a SCTAP Master Teacher for my school. I supervise and monitor 11 classes, as well as conduct weekly meetings where new and innovative strategies are introduced to help enhance student learning.
College and Degrees:
Associates Degree in Science Bachelor'sDegree in Elementary Education Master'sDegree in Education Administration
Activities:
I am the mother of 2 girls, which takes most of my time. I travel part-time on weekends with a gospel music trio. I also enjoy tennis!
Favorite Books:
Bible and all children's books. I have hundreds of them!
Favorite Quotes:
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Interests:
Music & Education
Employment History:
3 Years as Cashier and Bookkeeper at local grocery store; 4 years as Teller and Customer Service Representative at a loca bank; 12 years as Primary School Teacher
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach so that children are better prepared for their future. I teach to make a difference in the lives of children. I teach because many children have no positive influence or have no people in their lives who love them unconditionally and want them to succeed. I teach because I love children and have compassion for them. I teach because I want our future leaders to be prepared to lead my county and country in a positive way!
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 33 %
     Average: 33 %
     High-achiever: 33 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 50 %
     African American: 50 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 79 %
Average number of students in class:: 18 students
Number of students I teach:: 12 students