1. The Pedagogy and Teaching Philsophy of
Ms. Nuñez

2. Table of Contents Ms. Nunez’s Teaching Philosophy Teaching Experience
Children’s Work
Photographs from Wells Branch
Lesson Plans
Classroom Environment
Professional Development
Student Communication

3. Ms. Nunez’s Teaching Philosophy
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. William Butler Yeats

4. Ms. Nunez’s Teaching Philosophy
Authentic and meaningful lessons that dare students to think beyond their levels of comfort and strive to insight intrinsic motivation can only be truly effective when delivered in ways that incorporate the plethora of learners present in the learning environment. Instructors must maintain a philosophy that incites them to always consider the perspectives and strengths that students are equipped with and to celebrate the diversity of intelligences that make up their student body. Students must not be forced into a learning structure that is built upon a “universal” ideal student, because that student does not exist. They must be allowed to actively participate in the creation of their own education with an emphasis on collaborative learning and care for the well-being of their fellow classmates so that all students may flourish together.

5. Teaching Experience: Interning at Wells Branch Elementary
I feel privileged to have observed Ms. Hatfield’s 4th grade class at Wells Branch Elementary. Her classroom management procedures are impeccable and I am constantly in awe at the improvement in behavior and elevated levels of comprehension I’ve witnessed in the short time I have been a part of this learning environment. The class functions as a working democracy where everyone’s ideas are valued and heard. Ms. Hatfield shows care for the opinions of each child by making sure they have the ability to contribute to classroom grand conversations and also by taking interest in their lives outside of school.

6. Children Working on filling out a KWL chart about inferences.
Children’s Work
Children Working on filling out a KWL chart about inferences.
Hands-on Science Group work
Adapted bird build during Hands on Science Lesson
Summarization Cloud during Guided Reading Lesson

7. Photographs From WBE

8. Photographs From WBE

9. Photographs From WBE

10. Photographs From WBE

11. Photographs From WBE

12. Lesson Plans Hands On Science Lesson
Connecting Reading and Writing Lesson
Social Studies Lesson
Cross-curricular Unit on Perspective

13. Classroom Environment
Ms. Nunez’s Classroom Rules:
Respect everyone!
Keep an open mind.
Listen with full awareness.
Celebrate diversity.
Help those around you.
Think positively!
There will be no hate or bullying
within these walls.
8. Walk in the door ready to learn!
Classroom Arrangement
will reflect my emphasis on collaborative learning and a focus on student centers.

14. Professional Development
Teacher Appreciation Committee 2011
Texas Association for the
Improvement of Reading
Conference 2011

15. Professional Development
Wells Branch Elementary Spring Festival
TAIR Conference
Stephanie Heinchon Region XIII Education Specialist Presentation
Wells Branch Elementary School Teacher Appreciation Committee

16. Classroom Communication
Weekly Notes to Parents about Student Progress
School District Website
Newsletter