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Sharp EL-500 Fraction Calculator, $263.67, 0.00% raised
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The curriculum I teach integrates math and science. We often use math to analyze our class data to find trends. This becomes frustrating for students when many do not have a calculator to speed up the process. My students' families often cannot afford a calculator for their child. A class set of calculators would greatly improve the quality of my students' experience!
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Renton High School
Hometown:
Olympia, WA
Class Information:
Room Number: 329
Students per Class: 150
Class Description:
My typical class of students represent a diverse set of needs. Generally a class of 30 students (the average size) 18.6 students are receiving free or reduced lunch privileges. There are 12 students for whom the home language is not English, however only 4.2 of those students are still eligible for language acquisition support services. 9 native English speakers are receiving Reading or Writing support services. 12.4 are receiving Math support services. However only 4.2 are recognized by the school system as having special needs. In addition an average class has 5 students who are part of an accelerated or honors program in English or Math.
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
Most often, my students' biggest hurdle is just having the necessary supplies: calculators, pens, pencils, paper, erasers, pencil sharpeners (you get the idea!)
Personal Information:
About Me:
This is my 5th year teaching, I choose to work at a high needs school because they desperately need dedicated teachers.
College and Degrees:
University of Washington, Bachelor of Science Zoology 2000 University of Washington, Master in Teaching 2006
Activities:
Hiking, Climbing, Yoga, Contra Dancing, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Reading,
Favorite Quotes:
Be the change you want to see in the world ~ Mahatma Ghandi
Interests:
Supporting equal rights and freedom for all people
Employment History:
Woodinville High School (2006-2007) AuburnHigh School (2007-2008) RentonHigh School (2008-current)
Why Do I Teach?:
Learning isn't easy for everyone. If you're one of those people who feel intimidated by science it can help to have a teacher who believes in you and encourages you even when you underestimate yourself. I teach because I want to help kids build confidence in themselves as capable and intelligent people with interesting and relevant ideas.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 36 %
     Average: 13 %
     High-achiever: 21 %
     Special Needs: 66 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 14 %
     Hispanic: 15 %
     African American: 36 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 66 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 62 %
ESL Enrollment:: 11 %
Average number of students in class:: 30 students
Number of students I teach:: 150 students