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About Bonnie Shimmin
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Expertise
I can answer questions about teaching and learning in grades K-8, having taught all those grades. As a former principal I can discuss techniques and responsibilities in administration of public schools. I am especially familiar with California laws and educational history. I have no personal knowledge or experience with home schooling or private schools.

Experience
Public School Teacher in grades K-8: All grade levels - specializing in English and Social Sciences. Specialist in Gifted and Talented Education. Specialist in Categorical Program Evaluation. Administrator (Principal or Assistant Principal) in elementary (K-6) and middle schools (6-8).

Organizations
Retired Principals Association UCLA Alumni Association

Publications
"What if...?" In-frequently Asked Questions by Principals "My Brain Makes Learning Fun: Gifted Students Speak Out" Vols 1 and 2 Yearly Categorical Program Evaluation Reports

Education/Credentials
B.A. from UCLA in English with a minor in Social Sciences. M.A. from California Polytechnic University in Education, specializing in Instructional Technology and Media CA Elementary Credential - Life CA Secondary Credential - Life (English & Social Sciences) CA Administrative Credential

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Bonnie Shimmin 
In Category  Careers: Teaching

SubjectDate Asked

School Funding11/9/2009
  Q: my question is regarding school funding in schools. I am trying to find information on the web in ...
  A: This is a complicated question because not all school districts in any particular state are funded ...
Becoming a teacher10/15/2009
  Q: I am thinking of a career change. Currently, I am working as an analyst in investment company and ...
  A: Even with a BA or BS, you still need to go to a college to get into a credential program, in order ...
Becoming a teacher10/13/2009
  Q: I am thinking of a career change. Currently, I am working as an analyst in investment company and ...
  A: Congratulations in your decision to enter the teaching field. The first thing you need to do is ...
jobs/careers10/8/2009
  Q: Due to impediments I had to stop the pursuit of a single subject credential in mathematics with the ...
  A: I substitute taught many years ago after my children were born. I signed up in several nearby ...
jobs/careers10/7/2009
  Q: Due to impediments I had to stop the pursuit of a single subject credential in mathematics with the ...
  A: In California (and no doubt with the same sort of test in other states) you can take the CBEST test ...
Teaching9/15/2009
  Q: my name is Lizbeth. I have a question, what is the difference between elementary teaching and early ...
  A: Early Childhood Education (ECE) is generally thought of as grades Kindergarten through grade 3. ...
re-certification9/14/2009
  Q: I received my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 1989. I did not formally teach with my ...
  A: Many people go into teaching after a gap for children or other jobs. As a principal, I always ...
what to do ??9/6/2009
  Q: I'm an Egyptian teacher.recently i got my Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language certificate.Also, I ...
  A: Usually school districts want to see people face-to-face when hiring a new teacher. When you were ...
job seeking9/3/2009
  Q: My fiance graduated in Dec. of 07'with com laud in high school social studies teaching and was ...
  A: You are right, as long as there are children, there will be teachers. But as you've noticed, this ...
Hiring Process9/3/2009
  Q: I am 40 years old and I am considering going back to school to be a teacher in Michigan but I am ...
  A: As a principal I have hired many people who were over 40 - some who were over 50. Sometimes it's ...

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