The 5 W’s of Teaching Katie Durbec Edc 415 Katie Durbec Edc 415

Who am I? My name is Katie Durbec. Originally from Nyack, New York, I moved up to Rhode Island for school and received a BA in secondary education and a BA in mathematics at the University of Rhode Island. I love to travel, practice yoga, and spend time on the water in my kayak.

a few places I’ve traveled to... San Diego, CA St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Yellowstone, Wyoming

Why do I want to be a teacher? While attending school I always had a knack for numbers and problem solving and was always happy to tutor friends and classmates in mathematics. I felt good when they would say to me, “Wow that makes so much sense now. I wish my math teacher could explain it to me like you do”. I decided sophomore year of college to become a teacher and become able to open students minds to see math differently. I don’t believe that there are “math and science people” or “english and history people”. I believe that any student can think and reason mathematically given the opportunity. The reason I want to be a teacher is to give every student that opportunity and change my students minds about math.

My Philosophy Managerial: I believe students spending maximum time on task and engaged is key to a successful learning environment Authoritative: A clear set of rules and expectations is the base of a safe and organized learning environment When students understand what is expected of them, they will be less likely to misbehave

My Philosophy Folkloric: The knowledge and advice of other professionals can be a great resource when managing my classroom, especially as a beginning teacher Behavioral: Encouraging good behavior and appropriately addressing bad behavior will set a tone for how students should behave in my classroom

My Philosophy Making use of multiple approaches to classroom management will lead to a class full of well rounded students who feel open to learning and exploring in my classroom. I want to center the class around my students and use topics that interest them to lead lessons. I want them to form opinions and explore them both individually and in groups. I will monitor my students progress using frequent informal and formal assessment.

Class Rules Be on time and and ready to learn Come to class prepared with all materials Respect others and yourself Listen when others are talking

Positive Behavioral Intervention System First Tier: 1. Classroom management approaches implemented 2.Classroom rules and consequences are discussed and understood by all 3.System of rewards and punishment is enforced regularly Second tier: 1. Group Intervention 2.Daily monitoring of work and cooperation 3. Parents contacted 4. Behavioral Contract Third Tier 1.One-on-one intervention/counseling with a professional