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Education: Mariposa Gifted Program alumna Bachelors in Elementary Education Masters in Curriculum and Instruction Gifted Course Focus and Thesis Gifted Endorsement Experience: 9 years in education (all in Kyrene) Gifted
Education: Mariposa Gifted Program alumna ☺ Bachelors in Elementary Education Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
Experience:
Grade), Gifted Resource, Educational Technology Specialist, and Computer Science Specialist.
Direct Instruction: Pull-out Groups K-2: Tuesdays and Thursdays for 30 minute sessions 3-5: Tuesday and Thursday for 60 minute sessions Additionally, I will work with teachers to provide differentiation in the classroom as needed, and whenever my schedule allows I will provide push-in instruction to work with small groups or even provide whole class lessons.
Generally, verbal al reason soning ing refers to a student's ability in oral and written expression, reading and comprehension skills, and literal understanding and use of words. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using words. Generally, quantita ntitative ve reasoni soning ng refers to a student's ability in understanding the elements of number theory, or the application and analysis
to how well students solve problems using numbers.
Generally, non
erbal bal reason soning ing refers to a student's ability in spatial and abstract thinking. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using shapes and figures. Nonverbal reasoning is extremely important in today’s world, where so much of our daily functioning is based on tech chnolo
which is an area in which many nonverbally gifted students excel. Nonverbally gifted students often learn/solve problems by thinking or “seeing” through their mind’s eye instead of listening verbally.
✓ Enrichment classes are aligned to academic standards (Common Core, NAGC, and NGSS) with either a STEM or Humanities focus, but are not meant to be academic replacement. ✓ Gifted Resource teachers provide services for grades K-5 (e.g., provide direct student services in pull-out or push-in format; proactively design content instruction with choice and challenge; matches instructional strategies for individualized learning needs; share student learning profiles
for support needs). ✓ Provide a gifted resource progress report based on 21st Century Learning Skills to be included with the report card (Grades 3-5). ✓ Personalized communication with parents (newsletters, emails, etc.)
visual/spatial thinking, and evaluation
Gifted Standards & 21st century thinking skills
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 PETS K- Divergent /Creative 1- Convergent Thinking 2- Convergent Thinking PETS K- Convergent/Analytical 1- Divergent Thinking 2- Divergent Thinking PETS K- Visual/Spatial 1- Visual/Spatial Perception 2- Visual/Spatial Perception PETS K- Evaluative/Critical 1- Evaluative Thinking 2- Evaluative Thinking
PETS lessons will be enhanced with multimedia technology projects and reflections to update materials, and interspersed with literature-based STEM challenges, digital Breakout EDU games, and a myriad of visual spatial gifted games, puzzles, and critical thinking activities.
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 ICMs 3-Team Building,
Growth Mindset, Engineering Design Process, Start Animal Adventures
4- Same intro. as 3rd ,
National Parks
5- Same intro. As
previous grades, Start World’s Fair (Feats and Flops)
ICMs 3-Finish Animal
Adventures, Roman Rulers
4-Finish National Parks,
Black Plague (Middle Ages)
5- Continue World’s Fair
(Feats and Flops), Prep for 5th Grade Showcase
ICMs 3- Astronomy, Vikings 4- Alternative Energy, Coral
Reef (Ecosystems)
5- Future Problem Solvers,
The Colonies (Hoping to utilize the Education version
ICMs 3- Finish previous units as
necessary due to state testing, Natural Disasters (Inside the Earth)
4- Finish previous units as
necessary due to state testing, Nanotechnology
5- Finish previous units as
necessary due to state testing, Genius Hour or Ted Talk
ICMs are interspersed with STEM challenges, Breakout EDU games, and technology/computer science projects as it relates to our content and as scheduling creates unique time opportunities.
Are there special events focused on gifted education? Yes, absolutely! District Gifted Parent Night (educational class- topic, date, and location TBD) 5th Grade Gifted Showcase February 12th 5:00 to 7:00 location TBD
If you are interested in pursuing testing for your child, please visit the District Gifted Page for further information and to submit an
hesitate to contact Ms. Ting at mting@kyrene.org or (480) 541-3929.
experiences beyond those of traditional paper and pencil.
supports fostering digital age learners and the 5 C’s for gifted students (creativity, choice, control, challenge, and caring teachers).
Education (ISTE) and (National Association for Gifted Standards complement one another beautifully.
The following items are not required but will be used throughout the school year to ensure we have the materials we need to succeed and have fun. Specific brands and sizes are listed as preferences but any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you ☺
Frequently Asked Questions Gifted Parent Resources Kyrene Gifted Education
About Giftedness
Please feel free to peruse the following links for additional information regarding gifted children and our Gifted Program in Kyrene: More Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact me at mting@kyrene.org (best way to contact me) or (480) 541-3929
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