Why I need this: My esl learners didn't have a good foundation in kindergarten and some didn't attend so therefore they are lacking in the phonemic skills that enables them to read. I have created card games as this program but having this to download on my laptop for them to use will be beneficial for my slow learners.
Why I need this: My 1st graders love using the smartboard and they are very excited playing the games on starfall.com but I rather have these cds so they can upload and choose their own learning games.
The majority of years that I have taught in this school was in bilingual classes. My students are native spanish speakers who learn all subjects in english and spanish. Various times I teach ESL students in after-school, saturday or summer programs.
Position:
bilingual
Needs:
I really need more programs for the laptops and smartboard because I have really exposed these students to technology and they are loving it. Most of them can't afford computers at home so they are thrilled to have 30 minutes a day on the 5 laptops.
My Philosophy:
If we give the opportunity and the tools to our children they can advance so much in their learning techniques and they teach us new things everyday.Childrenar our future so I embrace every opportunity I have to educate them.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Native born american from spanish descendants
College and Degrees:
B.A York college, Masters Queens College with bilingual extension. 30 above credits on line internet courses.
Activities:
swimming, biking,painting
Interests:
pets, sports,
Employment History:
summer jobs at daycare centers, college work study at juvenile detention center undergraduate work at daycare center for 5 yrs. 16 years as an elementary bilingual teacher.
Why Do I Teach?:
I have known at a young age, while working summer jobs at day care centers, that teaching was a gift someone must do well.During my first year of college while working at a juvenile shelter for runaway children I realized that I had this gift to nuture and teach children. I love embracing the students willingness to learn. I enjoy guiding them to use the skills and strategies for life.