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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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.

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

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