MCEP Cohort 7 E-Portfolio Background Melanie Rose MCEP Cohort 7 E-Portfolio Background August 17,2006

Table of Contents: Previous employment Current teaching situation School dynamics Classes taught in the past Classes taught in the present Other jobs within the school Philosophy Classroom style

Before teaching… Retail I. Goldberg of Cherry Hill (9 years) Footwear sales Footwear/Clothing supervisor Clothing manager

Current teaching… Pemberton Township School District High School Burlington County, New Jersey High School 1400 students 30% of students attend 4 year colleges 40% of students attend community college 10% of students attend trade school 10% of students enroll into the military 10% are not on record

School Dynamics… Small learning communities 9th and 10th grade academy Core subject teachers are grouped in small teams Loop through 2 years with same students A/B Block schedule All have the same students All have the same prep and lunch Meet twice a week during prep 11th and 12th New and in the works

Teaching past… Courses: Biology I (Standard) Biology I (Academic) Biology I (Honors) Physical Science (Academic) Comprehensive Science (Academic) Comprehensive Science (Honors) AVID 9 AVID 10

Teaching present… Courses: Comprehensive Science (Academic) Comprehensive Science (Honors) AVID 9 Advisory 9

Other jobs… Create curriculum AVID training Comprehensive science (H) Biology (A) AVID training Freshmen Field Hockey Coach Assistant Co-ed Swim Coach Class of 2008 Advisor

Philosophy… In the devoted spirit of education, I can only define my philosophy of education through the words of John Dewey. “I believe that the only true education comes through the stimulation of the child’s powers by the demands of the social institution in which he finds himself.” He was a creator of strength in our education system. The progressive movement that Dewey installed gave the children a chance to grow through the adversity they face. Teaching children to explore, to wonder, and to think will be my greatest accomplishments.

A day in Rose’s room… Do now or quiz Notes/ Lecture Hands on activities Exit card

The End, or is this just the beginning???? August 17,2006