All About Your Teacher Reading Writing Help Expectations and Announcements Resume Texts for Class Essay Topic Rules Portfolio What I’m reading MLA Homework Hobbies Fun Reads Bibliography Newsletter PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO: For a look at my professional portfolio click HERE! This will take you to the LiveText website where you will need this code to enter: E76E65EA RESUME Professional Experience Education Activities/ Honors PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Social media intern 2012-2013 The Education Foundation of Martin County Cashier 2010-2014 Winn Dixie Supermarket Generated and publicized press releases Managed the Foundation’s public Facebook page Updated their official website Contributed largely to Teacher of the Year script Extended Day Aide 2014 R.B. Hunt Elementary ACTIVITIES/HONORS • Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Scholarship 2013 • Spanish American Club Scholarship 2013 • National Honor Society 2011-2013 • Martin Memorial Health System Diagnostic Center 2012-2013 • Volunteer • United for Families 2011-2012 • Treasurer and fundraising coordinator • Port Salerno Elementary School • Translator 2011 EDUCATION • Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education English May 2016 • Flagler College - St. Augustine, FL • Associate of Arts, Dual Enrolled May 2013 • Indian River State College – Stuart, Florida • High School Diploma, Dual Enrolled • Clark Advanced Learning Center - Stuart, Florida May 2013 HOBBIES • Kayaking • Reading • Creative Writing • Traveling • Photography • Surfing • Going to concerts HOMEWORK This Month’s Schedule: Week 1: A Separate Peace chp.1-4* During the weeks that we consider each book, you are expected to read the chapters designated and be prepared for a quiz and discussion. You WILL be graded on participation! Week 2: A Separate Peace chp. 5-7* Week 3: A Separate Peace chp. 8-10* Week 4: A Separate Peace chp. 11-13* Week 5: A Separate Peace Essay Writing ^ *Each week a quiz will be given to ensure each student is reading along with the schedule. ^Workshops will take place during Week 5 so each student knows exactly what I expect in an essay ESSAY HELP • Questions on MLA? Click on the owl and you’ll be directed to the Perdue Owl: MLA Formatting and Style Guide • • Need help with your bibliography? Click on the EasyBib logo for help Stuck deciding what topic to write about? Click on the girl for ideas! FUN READS! • Check out buzzfeed.com’s list of books you should read! So how and why do we read? Check out this video! MY FAVORITE BOOKS • Some of my favorites: • Jane Eyre • Pride and Prejudice • Anne of Green Gables (series) • Anything by Shel Silverstein What I’m reading now: • Man’s search for meaning • The color purple • Uncle Tom’s cabin IN CLASS TEXTS: • • A Separate Piece by John Knowles The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain • Anthem by Ayn Rand Click on each book to see a summary, review, and look inside! RULES • I intend to treat you like college students—that is, to communicate with you as thoughtful scholars, and to value and respect your input and initiative. In return, I expect that you will have completed and given serious reflection to the assigned reading and writing before you walk into class, and that you will join actively in class discussion. No late work will be accepted unless you have a valid excuse. • Tests/Writing Assignments 25% • Quizzes 25% • Classwork/Homework 35% • Project (Grade Level) 10% • Participation 5% ANNOUNCEMENTS/NEWSLETTER A paper copy of my classroom newsletter will be sent monthly with your child, and is also available to view here! Click on the link below to view. For the publisher format click here