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Epson PowerLite LCD Projector, $999.95, 0.00% raised
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Single Unit Why I need this:
I need to be able to show my students who are not familiar with computers, the ins and outs of how to do research with a computer. Many of my students are in transitional housing or are homeless and do not have access to computers outside of the classroom. With this projector, I could bring my lessons to life and demonstrate the different techniques and enhancements a computer can bring to their projects.
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Mrs. Heather Figueroa
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Ruby Bridges Elementary School
Class Information:
Room Number: 304
Students per Class: 32
Class Description:
A multi-ethnic, multi-level. 32 student classroom. These children come from many different socio-economic backgrounds. They act as one community and show great caring and support for one another.
Position:
5th grade teacher
Needs:
Because we have students who have no access to computers at home, they are not familiar with all the ins and outs of computers and technology. I need an LCD projector and a Laptop computer so that I can easily demonstrate the uses and possibilities of technology.
My Philosophy:
My philosophy is to let children discover knew concepts with my guidance. That way, they feel more ownership of the idea. I also feel that children can teach us just as much as we can teach them.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am 34 years old and have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught elementary vocal music, 3rd grade, Kindergarten and am currently teaching 5th grade. I teach in the West End of Alameda California which is very culturally and socioeconomicallydiverse and I love it!
College and Degrees:
I receved both my Bachelors and Masters degrees in Vocal Performance from Holy Names University in Oakland, California. I then received my Multisubject teaching credential from Chapman University in Concord, California.
Favorite Books:
My favorite children's author is Patricia Poloco. Any book by her is my favorite! I also enjoy reading classic novels like Withering Heights.
Favorite Quotes:
Do unto others as you would have done unto you
Interests:
Music, Biking, Reading, spending time with my family
Employment History:
Hayward Unified School District 1999-2002 AlamedaUnified School District 2002-current
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I love to see the light in the eyes of children when the finally get a concept that has given them difficulty in the past. I teach because I love the sound a child makes when their light bulb goes off. I teach because I enjoy the infectious energy of children.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 15 %
     Average: 75 %
     High-achiever: 5 %
     Special Needs: 5 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 2 %
     Hispanic: 10 %
     African American: 75 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 10 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 86 %
ESL Enrollment:: 75 %
Average number of students in class:: 32 students
Number of students I teach:: 32 students