Relevant content from coursework in my program of studies that have prepared me for the teaching profession

Fundamental Reading Methods:

	Developed a review of the Basal Series.
	Developed an inclusion and special needs paper based on my field experience.
	Observation/Participation experience.

Fundamental Math Methods:

	Developed a hands-on math game.
	Developed many lesson plans in explicit detail.
	Developed an adaptive lesson plans packet for the inclusion of special needs students.
	Developed and presented a formal lesson plan on telling time (hours) using the story The grouchy ladybug.
	Developed an independent Math instructional learning activity on addition.
	Observation/Participation based experience

Language Arts Methods:

	Developed a Readers Theater Play.
	Developed a theme cycle on the topic of Medieval Times.
	Developed a mini lesson based on the grammar.
	Observation/Participation based experience.

Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary School:

	Developed and presented a PowerPoint presentation for teaching the American Flag.
	Developed a curriculum file which include information on the 50 states and select countries.
	Developed a 75 page Unit Plan discussing the topic of Slavery.
	Developed a lesson plan about the cardinal directions.
	Developed a field trip plan pertaining to Rachael Carson and her homestead located in Springdale, Pa.
	Observation/Participation based experience

Teaching Science in the Elementary School:

	Developed an independent learning activity on the human body.
	Developed a 5 day unit plan on the human body.
	Developed and presented a formal lesson plan on the human heart.
	Developed a special needs journal based on my field experience.
	Observation/Participation based experience.

Teaching of Art in the Elementary School:

	Developed an idea book for each month of the school year which includes bulletin boards and art projects.
	Developed a bulletin board and art project into a lesson plan for "Splattering".
	Learned various techniques and ideas to use in an elementary art classroom

Teaching of Music in the Elementary School:

	Gained a basic understand of the world of music
	Developed and presented a formal lesson plan about valentines day using a rhythmic activity.
	Learned how to teach and integrate different cultures into music lessons

Teaching of Physical Education in the Elementary School:

	Wrote an investigative observation report on a local playground.
	Developed and presented a formal lesson plan about a dance using the song Stayin' Alive.

Instructional Technology in Elementary Education:

	I learned many ways to integrate technology into the classroom.
	Learned numerous computer techniques to use in the classroom ranging from creating parent letters with addresses to using charts on Microsoft Access and Excel.
	Created PowerPoint's on the subject of alligators, which is located in the scavenger hunt page.
	Learned how to and created WebPages on the internet.

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