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 Cluster (2 nd Grade), Gifted Self-Contained (2 nd • 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.
About Gif Gifted tednes ness 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 of number problems. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using numbers.
Nonverbal Gi Gifte tedne dness ss Generally , non onver 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 ology, 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.
G.R G.R. Model ✓ 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 of individual student with classroom teacher; survey classroom teachers for support needs). ✓ Provide a gifted resource progress report based on 21 st Century Learning Skills to be included with the report card (Grades 3-5). ✓ Personalized communication with parents (newsletters, emails, etc.)
G. G.R. R. Progress Report
Gifted Gif ted Resources PETS (K-2) • Systematized enrichment and diagnostic thinking skills program • K-3 lessons are presented in convergent analysis, divergent synthesis, • visual/spatial thinking, and evaluation Aligns with Common Core ELA and Math, National Association for • Gifted Standards & 21st century thinking skills Breakout EDU • Educational, content-specific escape rooms and digital games • Integrated Curriculum Modules • STEM • Humanities •
K-2 2 Curriculum Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 PETS PETS PETS PETS K- Divergent /Creative K- Convergent/Analytical K- Visual/Spatial K- Evaluative/Critical 1- Convergent Thinking 1- Evaluative Thinking 1- Divergent Thinking 1- Visual/Spatial Perception 2- Convergent Thinking 2- Evaluative Thinking 2- Divergent Thinking 2- Visual/Spatial Perception 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.
th Curriculum 3-5 th Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 ICMs ICMs ICMs ICMs 3- Team Building, 3 - Finish Animal 3- Astronomy, Vikings 3- Finish previous units as Growth Mindset, Adventures, Roman Rulers necessary due to state Engineering Design testing, Natural Disasters 4- Alternative Energy, Coral Process, Start Animal (Inside the Earth) 4- Finish National Parks, Reef (Ecosystems) Adventures Black Plague (Middle 4- Finish previous units as Ages) 5- Future Problem Solvers, 4- Same intro. as 3 rd , necessary due to state The Colonies (Hoping to National Parks testing, Nanotechnology 5- Continue World’s Fair utilize the Education version (Feats and Flops), Prep for of Minecraft). 5- Same intro. As 5 th Grade Showcase 5- Finish previous units as previous grades, Start necessary due to state World’s Fair (Feats and testing, Genius Hour or Ted Flops) 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.
Di Dist stri rict ct Gifted Events Are there special events focused on gifted education? Yes, absolutely! District Gifted Parent Night (educational class- topic, date, and location TBD) 5 th Grade Gifted Showcase February 12 th 5:00 to 7:00 location TBD
Gifted Test esting ing If you are interested in pursuing testing for your child, please visit the District Gifted Page for further information and to submit an application. For any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Ting at mting@kyrene.org or (480) 541-3929.
CS CSI a I and nd Gifted • Opportunity to enrich educational experiences beyond those of traditional paper and pencil. • Lessons designed in a manner which supports fostering digital age learners and the 5 C’s for gifted students (creativity, choice, control, challenge, and caring teachers). • Development of collaborative and social skills. • The International Society for Technology 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 ☺ Clorox wipes • Hand sanitizer • Masking Tape • Duct Tape • Binder Clips • Plastic Cups (any size) • Notecards • Aluminum Foil • Pencils (Ticonderoga #2) •
Please feel free to peruse the following links for additional information regarding gifted children and our Gifted Program in Kyrene: Frequently Asked Questions Gifted Parent Resources Kyrene Gifted Education Ms. Ting’s Class Website About Giftedness More Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact me at mting@kyrene.org (best way to contact me) or (480) 541-3929 T han ank k you ou fo for at atte tendin nding g Cu Curric riculu lum m Nig ight! ht!
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