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 Laura Diaz has added to their wishlist Oct 06, 2009
Ms. Laura Diaz
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Northam Elementary School
Hometown:
La Puente
Class Information:
Room Number: 51
Students per Class: 20
Position:
Teacher
Personal Information:
About Me:
I LOVE to use technology in the classroom. I have been fortunate enough to use an interwrite pad, an LCD screen, and a laptop in the classroom. I am now looking to purchase a PRS (Personal Response System) so that I can see immediate response answers from my students on screen. I CAN't wait:) Whooo Hoooo!!
College and Degrees:
Communications degree Cal State Fullerton Masters in Education Azusa Pacific University AdministrationDegree Cal Poly University
Activities:
I am the Northam Coach . Our fourth, fifth and six grade students play Softball, Soccer, and Basketball against other Elementary Schools in our District. We voluntarily take them to games and Coach them. I LOVE to travel in the summers. I also enjoy watching movies and playing older video games.
Favorite Books:
Books on motivation, and books on other cultures. I recently read, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" and "The Kite Runner."
Favorite Quotes:
"Failure is a stepping stone to future success"
Interests:
Movies, 80's video games, Gallaga and Mrs. Packman:)
Employment History:
This is my 11th year teaching in the same School District. I have taught Kinder/First grade, Third and Fourth, and Seventh and Eight grades.
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach third grade students all subjects and social living skills.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 5 %
     Average: 15 %
     High-achiever: 5 %
     Special Needs: 5 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 1 %
     Hispanic: 99 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 99 %
ESL Enrollment:: 98 %
Average number of students in class:: 20 students
Number of students I teach:: 20 students