NAME:
Livingstone
SCHOOL:
Kendale Lakes Elementary
CLASS:
4th Grade Varying Exceptionalities (ESE) (VE)
SCHOOL PHONE:
305-385-2575 3:30- 5:30 Cell phone: 305-898-0430
For the past 9 years I have been a teacher for Miami-Dade County
Public Schools. In additon, I have volluntered at the Possible dream
Foundation since I was 10 working with children who have Down Syndrome and
other special genetic disorders. I hold the following degrees: a Bachelor of
Science in Elementary Education Kindergarten-12th grade, Bachelors in
Psychology, and a Master of Science in Elementary Education all of which I
attained at the University of Miami. GO CANES! In addition I am National
Board Certified in Special Needs(ESE).I look forward to the opportunity to
teach every student in my class as I have high expectations for each one of
you.
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Por los últimos 9 años he sido profesor para las escuelas públicas del
condado de Miami-Dade. En additon, tengo volluntered en la fundación ideal
posible puesto que era 10 que trabajaban con los niños que tienen abajo de
síndrome y de otros niños genéticos especiales del profesor particular de
disorders.I también que tengan aprender o lectura de inhabilidades. Llevo a
cabo los grados siguientes: un soltero de la ciencia en grado de la
educación elemental Kindergarteen-12th, solteros en psicología, y un amo de
la ciencia en la educación elemental que logré en la universidad de Miami.
¡CVAN LOS BASTONES! Además estoy trabajando en conseguir mi certificación
nacional del tablero en mirada excepcional de la niñez Education.I de las
necesidades delantera al oppurtunity enseñar a cada estudiante en mi clase
pues tengo altas expectativas para cada de usted.
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Cada día aprende algo nuevo. Trabaje hacia sus metas y goce de las
recompensas. Cuide para uno a, nosotros son una familia en Christ. Se
convierte la
mejor persona que usted puede estar siempre intentando. Alcance para las
estrellas, su mi de los héroes!!!!!!
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Every day learn something new. Work towards your goals and enjoy the rewards.
Care for each other, we are a family in Christ our Lord. Become the best
person you can be by always trying. Reach for the stars, your my heroes.
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Each day I do my very best to put into practice best teaching practices!
Best Teaching Practices
The classroom is well organized, visibly inviting, and stimulating.
Student work is displayed and adheres to district standards unless the work
is identified as a "work in progress."
The lesson content reflects a focus upon the standards, concepts, and
essential skills established in the Curriculum Framework.
The instructional process taps and builds upon the students' prior
experience, knowledge and learning.
The teacher intentionally makes connections between the content and
students' lives.
The teacher displays high academic and behavioral expectations for every
student in the classroom.
The teacher communicates to all students their progress.
The students are fully attentive to and engaged in the lesson.
All students demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the classroom
expectations.
Students remain focused during the transition between activities.
Students use time, space, and materials efficiently.
The teacher uses the full instruction time available.
The teacher paces the content appropriately.
All students experience fairness and equity.
Students demonstrate a respectful inquisitiveness toward other cultures and
customs.
Students interact with a variety of culturally diverse resources.
Students engage in "hands-on, minds-on" learning activities.
Students interact positively with the teacher and other students.
Students communicate, demonstrate, and/or collaborate with teachers, peers
and/or community about the learning that has occurred.
The teacher asks higher order thinking questions and allows
appropriate "wait time" after the question is posed.
The teacher asks questions that cause students to synthesize, analyze, and
evaluate information.
The teacher differentiates instruction to meet varied student needs.
Students participate in lessons that address their learning styles.
Students work collaboratively and cooperatively to solve problems, answer
questions, and to research problems.
Students demonstrate an understanding of how the content connects to their
individual experiences.
Students have time to reflect and share their prior experience.
Students have an opportunity to assist in planning the learning experience
in terms of materials, resources and assessment.
The teacher re-teaches when necessary.
Student assessment is on going, and varied, and documents the learning and
the level(s) of mastery.
Students critically evaluate their work and the work of their peers.
The teacher has tangible documentation of all students' learning.
The teacher's grades are an accurate reflection of the student's academic
performance measured against academic expectations and standards.
Writing is frequently incorporated into the lesson across the disciplines.