John N.
Jackson, NJ
Elementary Math/Reading/Writing
B.A.-Georgian Court University
Elementary EdAbout John
I believe that individual students have their own learning styles and I tailor lessons to meet specific student needs. I am a highly motivated and experienced teacher. I have 7 years teaching experience in 5th and 6th grade (all subjects). I have taught both special education students and enrichment students. I hold a NJ teaching certificate
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Travels within 15 miles of Jackson, NJ 08527Approved subjects are in bold.
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American History
I have participated actively in the Teaching American History Grant. This included college level level presentation on American History and Geography. It focused on the use of primary source documents and integrating literacy with social studies. I have also taught American and World history over the past 7 years in grades 5 and 6. Th grant also included yearly travel to historical sites with academic tours.
Elementary (K-6th)
I taught 6th grade math for two years in a gifted and talented setting while simultaneously teaching 5th grade math. I use manipulatives and strive for conceptual understanding. I have used Everyday math and Envision math programs extensively.
Elementary Math
I have 7 years teaching experience working with students grade 4 through 6. I teach using manipulatives, striving for a conceptual understanding that can then be applied effectively. I use manipulatives and math games to engage students.
Geography
I have participated in 5 years of Teaching American History Grant focusing on American History and World geography related to American History throughout the world. I have taught geography beyond the curriculum for 7 years.
Grammar
I have taught writing for the past 7 years in an elementary school setting using the Writer's Workshop format. I use mentor texts to model good writing and teach my students to effectively vary their sentence structure which makes their writing more engaging and complex.
Prealgebra
I taught 6th grade math for three years in the gifted and talented program for my district which included prealgebra.
Reading
I have taught Reader's workshop for the past 7 years. I have over 80 hours in training in the workshop format. I have also attended workshops at Teacher's College to learn the latest strategies. I am certified language arts up to grade 8. I love reading and strive to pass on this passion to my students. I worked with ELL students, special education students,and Enrichment students. I can accurately assess and target the student's individual needs.
World History
I have participated actively in the Teaching American History Grant. This included college level level presentation on American History with relation to world events and Geography. It focused on use of primary source documents and integrating literacy with social studies. I have also taught World history over the past 2 years in grades 5 and 6.
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John N.
Jackson, NJ
Elementary Math/Reading/Writing