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CONFERENCE TIME
9:45-10:35am
1st 9-WEEKS CONCEPTS
Welcome to the World of Mathematics
Regular Math: This nine-weeks we will be discussing the construction and interpretation of line graphs, how equations relate to line graphs, order of operations, solving an equation, plotting points on a coordinate graph, and rational vs irrational numbers.
Algebra: This nine weeks we will be starting our introduction to linear algebra and functions.
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| Upcoming Test | The students should expect to take their first formative mini assessment sometime in October (dates to be announced) | The students should expect to take their first formative mini assessment sometime in October (dates to be announced) |
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ALL ABOUT ME
EDUCATION
(1992 - 1996) Attended Texas A&M University (Architecture)
(1997 - 1999) Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Certification in Elementary Mathematics Grades 1-8
Texas Certification in Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-8
Texas Certification in Secondary Mathematics Grades 8-12
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Anyone can be a teacher, but only a few possess the qualities it takes to be an effective teacher.
The effective teacher is an educational leader. The teacher must lead by example to inspire students to learn, not just in the classroom, but in life. The effective teacher inspires a desire to learn by demonstrating to students his/her own passion for learning. The ultimate goal is to instill in each student the values of life long learning and promote independent and critical thinking.
The effective teacher is supportive of all students. A classroom should be an environment where each student feels safe to grow and learn. The teacher is responsible for creating this environment where each student feels safe to ask questions, pose hypothesis, and learn from failure as well as success.
The effective teacher motivates students to do their best. An educator needs to set high standards, accept nothing less, and truly believe that students can rise up to meet those standards.
The effective teacher studies human development, learning styles, effective teaching practices and instructional strategies. Each student possess their own unique style of learning. Only the teacher who studies these aspects of teaching can effectivley teach the students in their classroom.
Finally, the effective teacher understands that teaching is an interactive process. The students and teacher explore and create knowledge together. Each student brings their own experiences, knowledge, insights and perspectives which is the basis for their learning and academic achievements.
