FOURTH GRADE
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August 19, 2011
Created on: July 16, 2009
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Credentials:
* BSED Ohio University
* MC Univ. of Phoenix additional coursework: Pima Community College, Chapman College.
K3 endorsement
SEI endorsement
* Served as Science Facilitator past 8 yrs
* Served on district committee to write/review science assessments
* Served on district committee to write/review math assessments
* Presented at Language Arts Conference at U of A
* Presented at Arizona WINS conference
* Recent (this summer 2010) workshops:
math: using effective teaching strategies to develop mathematical proficiency
social studies: economic principles educate voters: focus on the role of government
OMA arts integration academy
Kathy DeVinney
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Credentials:
*B.A. in Elementary Education, University of Arizona - Magna Cum Laude
*Associate of Arts, Pima Community College
*SEI (Structured English Instruction) Endorsement
*GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Endorsement
*Served on district committee to write/review math assessments
*Served as a facilitator for TUSD's summer math institute for past 3 summers
*Served as a "Math Lab" for teachers around the district to observe me teach math in my class as a support for their instruction.
*Recent workshops/trainings:
2010 Arizona Mathematics Standards: Collaboration between K-5 math team and
UA dept. of mathematics (Spring 2011)
Introduction to Restorative Practices (Summer 2011)
Using Circles Effectively with restorative practices (Summer 2011)
(The above 2 workshops help teachers learn effective
strategies for managing student behavior and teach students
to take responsibility for their actions)
OMA arts integration academy (Summer 2010)