1. 5 W’s about Teaching EDC 415 Minli Lusher

2. Who am I? My backgroundMy background - Chinese native speaker - Majored in English in college from China - Studying for Educational Master Degree in the U.S. My experienceMy experience - Four years of teaching experience in Mandarin - I have been taught all ages (K-12) including after school programs and summer camp.

3. My Family My husbandMy husband My daughterMy daughter

4. Love to teachLove to teach Love languagesLove languages Love to help othersLove to help others Love to be around with studentsLove to be around with students Why do I want to be a teacher

5. When East meets WestWhen East meets West Discipline + Creativity Discipline + Creativity My philosophy of teaching

6. Respect your teacher and othersRespect your teacher and others Be well prepared for every day classBe well prepared for every day class Participation is the keyParticipation is the key Strive for excellenceStrive for excellence Classroom Rules

7. First time: verbal warningFirst time: verbal warning Second time: in class detention and parent contactSecond time: in class detention and parent contact Third time: school detentionThird time: school detention Fourth time: send to principal officeFourth time: send to principal office Consequences

8. Tier 1: set up clear classroom rules and procedures; maximize classroom learning time;Tier 1: set up clear classroom rules and procedures; maximize classroom learning time; differentiation in teaching strategies; establish a differentiation in teaching strategies; establish a positive learning environment positive learning environment Tier 2: classroom discussions & revisit classroom rules and proceduresTier 2: classroom discussions & revisit classroom rules and procedures Tier 3: for extreme case, I will set up one-on- one intervention and also get parents involved, or administers involved if needed.Tier 3: for extreme case, I will set up one-on- one intervention and also get parents involved, or administers involved if needed. Positive Behavioral Intervention System

9. Let’s Have a Great Year!