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About Debba Robinson
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Expertise
I can answer questions about reading at all levels, English as a Second Language, elementary math, science and social studies as well as general education matters. Individuals interested in teaching in international schools can contact me for information on how to begin the process of looking for jobs overseas.

Experience
I have been teaching for 30 years with a MEd in Reading and Language Arts, a BA in Elementary Education. For 6 years I taught computer to grades K-8. I have taught in combined grades (K-2 and 2-3 splits)in the US and overseas. The bulk of my elementary experience is in second and third grades, although I've taught K, 1, 2, 3 and 5 as a self-contained experience. Twenty-two years of my experience teaching has been in international schools in Africa and Asia.

Education/Credentials
MEd. in Reading and Language Arts
BA in Elementary Education
Certified principal K-12. Currently the director of the American International School of Niamey, Niger.
   

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SubjectDate Asked

teaching9/16/2009
  Q: my name is Lizbeth I want to become an elementary teacher so i can teach kindergarten or second ...
  A: Lizbeth - your major depends on where you choose to go to school. I went to a Liberal Arts College ...
Teaching in USA5/31/2009
  Q: I am only 17, but already know 2 things : that i want to be an Ancient History teacher, and that i ...
  A: I think you need to contact the US Embassy and see what THEY require for you to be able to move to ...
Teaching overseas4/27/2009
  Q: My husband is currently in school to earn his bachelor's in early childhood education. I am ...
  A: Melissa, I encourage you to contact some of the hiring agencies, and subscribe to TIE (The ...
teaching careers3/30/2009
  Q: I am a carpenter by trade and I am interested in a career as a vocational educator in Chicago, ...
  A: Mark, This is not really part of my field but I think I can advise you on who to contact. Your ...
kindergarten teaching11/21/2008
  Q: I'm a senior at Northwest High in Omaha,Nebraska and I am thinking of becoming a kindergarten/first ...
  A: Nicole, Gosh - you take me back to when *I* was planning to become a teacher. I did EVERYTHING I ...
teacher11/21/2008
  Q: how long does it take to become a teacher in a high school?
  A: Sophie, This depends a lot on you and your focus and dedication to reaching your goal. I went to ...
patterns11/4/2008
  Q: how do I teach patterns to first grade students? ANSWER: Lori, I need to be up front with you - ...
  A: Lori - this is better ... knowing that up front will help you get answers from experts because if we ...
patterns11/3/2008
  Q: how do I teach patterns to first grade students?
  A: Lori, I need to be up front with you - this sounds like a homework question because most teacher ...
English as a second language9/21/2008
  Q: i am an English teacher for fifth grade students in an Arabic country students are supposed to learn ...
  A: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. If students have burned out and the ...
Secondary Social Studies5/30/2008
  Q: You may not know the answer to my question, but I'm hoping you can help me. I'm in college right now ...
  A: This is a very interesting question. If you are willing to go ANYWHERE, I guarantee you will find a ...
Special Education with a concentration in art5/20/2008
  Q: I'm interested in working with autistic children where I am able to incorporate art therapy as a ...
  A: I think you are best off consulting your guidance counselor or asking for help at the local public ...
International Teaching5/6/2008
  Q: Debba, I am a third year bilingual pre-kindergarten teacher in Texas. I am half-way through my M.Ed. ...
  A: CONGRATULATIONS! How exciting! I'm going to begin by strongly encouraging you to become certified ...
special education in the US4/12/2008
  Q: I am a special education teacher in Australia. I have a Graduate Diploma, and a Masters Degree in ...
  A: Actually, with the crack-down on education brought about by No Child Left Behind, you might have a ...
career11/16/2007
  Q: I am currently attending Devry University and concentrating on getting a business degree. My first ...
  A: The only school I know is Univeristy of Maryland in College Park. You should visit your local ...
career11/14/2007
  Q: I am currently attending Devry University and concentrating on getting a business degree. My first ...
  A: Yes, I have heard of Devry and yes, my impression is that it is a diploma mill. What you need to ...
teaching opportunites overseas5/4/2007
  Q: I am currently entering my 4th year at university (in Ontario) and will be going onto teachers ...
  A: My apologies for not answering this in the 3 days - don't know how it got by because I answered ones ...
Teaching and studying in california4/25/2007
  Q: Hey there, I am an Australian citizen and Im just about to graduate from a bachelors degree in ...
  A: Congratulations on your pending degree! In order to teach in California you will need to get a ...
Adult Educator protrait4/17/2007
  Q: I'm working on my final project for a class entitled Adult Education and training. My project is to ...
  A: As much as I would be happy to be interviewed, my teaching experience is with young people - not ...
Re: Teaching4/12/2007
  Q: I'm a college student who should be graduating next year with a degree in English. I'm planning on ...
  A: Diane. I'm fine, but harried! Report card week is difficult on a good day, but sometimes Murphy's ...
school in india4/11/2007
  Q: is there any school in delhi having teacher from usa or from other forign country.any suggestion ...
  A: There are international schools in several parts of India - one being in New Delhi. These schools ...
what is the difference between fair and blonde in the use4/1/2007
  Q: we are a group of English teachers who are attending a world links course we highly appreciate ...
  A: Let's see what I can do for you. 1. If someone is 'fair', it means they have very light skin and ...
kindergarten jobs in california3/18/2007
  Q: I am A kindergarten teacher in India having an experience of 3 years.I am working with one of the ...
  A: You have to begin at the US embassy in India. People who wish to emigrate to the US have to make ...
primary school teaching2/25/2007
  Q: my question is, how much public approval would you say primary school teachers have? thankyou ...
  A: Sophie, I think this question is impossibly broad ... how much public approval do they have? Have ...
Teaching in the USA2/13/2007
  Q: I am finishing my last years at college in the lead up to a Ba hons with a qualified teacher status ...
  A: Each state in the US is very different and it is hard to give an answer that would fit the varying ...
How to become a teacher2/13/2007
  Q: I would like to teach high-school automotive technology. Can you tell me what additional education ...
  A: Rommel, Most states have a variety of requirements. Some are able to give you waivers if you ...
I need an opinion2/12/2007
  Q: I didn't mean to be rude, I meant to be truthful. All the information you gave me, I already knew. I ...
  A: I know what you are talking about because I have written to some experts and received answers that ...
I need an opinion2/11/2007
  Q: I need your professional opinion on an online university {Western Governors University} that offers ...
  A: Danna, I'm sorry to hear that you think my answer wasn't helpful. I go out of my way to help ...
I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU!2/10/2007
  Q: Debba, #1- I live in WASHINGTON STATE and I have decided to pursue getting a BA degree to ...
  A: Danna, #1 - generally teaching certificates hit one of 3 categories ... early childhood (until ...
Teaching in International Schools12/4/2006
  Q: I am a certified (1-6) teacher interested in teaching in an international school, probably for the ...
  A: I suggest you write directly to the people who do this for a living. International Schools Services ...
what kind of degree is needed?12/3/2006
  Q: I was wondering what kind of degree is needed for teaching abroad with an international school? I've ...
  A: Although I could hazard a guess and say that Math / Science teachers are the most sought-after, I ...
Teaching11/26/2006
  Q: Stephanie R, My name is Vivian and I am 23 years old. I have recently finished University of ...
  A: Vivian, Congrats on your degree! You need to contact the advisors in the education department. ...
Teaching Overseas11/11/2006
  Q: My Wife and I are interested in Teaching at an International School. She has a Bachelors degree and ...
  A: I'm curious - what schools did you attend overseas? There are several routes you can go. You ...
Kindergarten10/10/2006
  Q: I really really really really want to be a kindergarten teacher. I am in my last semeter of high ...
  A: It's exciting that you have begun to determine what profession you want to study for. Alas, I don't ...
Definition of Teachable Subjects5/29/2006
  Q: ) I'm wondering how many courses in university you have to take in order for that subject to be ...
  A: I'm fairly certain that each state handles this sort of thing differently. Your best bet is to ...
Teaching Overseas5/17/2006
  Q: I am interested in teaching overseas. I would prefer an opportunity whereby another teacher and ...
  A: I've been teaching overseas since 1981 and I've not encountered any international schools willing to ...
art teaching exam praxis II5/9/2006
  Q: I am taking the praxis II exam for art does anybody have any information on what to study?
  A: I suggest you go to Amazon.Com and order the study guides for the Praxis exams. I'm sure they have ...
How can i find a job2/24/2006
  Q: My name is awais. I have done graduation in Economics, Masters in Computer Science and currently ...
  A: I'm not sure I understand ... you are already teaching (in a British Curriculum, I gather). Are you ...
Note Taking2/24/2006
  Q: I am teaching Spanish 1 to 6th-8th using a Rosetta Stone language emersion progam. The program ...
  A: The key to this issue is whether or not the observation by your administrator was planned or ...
Teaching Reading2/12/2006
  Q: I am currently a Senior in college. I am now putting in my applications to various school districts. ...
  A: There are a number of things an interviewer might be looking for. Are you a phonics person, a sight ...
teach2/9/2006
  Q: how we teach kids?
  A: I'm trying really hard to take this question seriously. It's not easy. I have a M.Ed and have ...
Readability of English Textbooks11/29/2005
  Q: I hope that you are not busy ! We are teachers of English .We would be grateful if you could answer ...
  A: I'm sorry that I've not stayed on top of my questions recently. You may be aware that I live in ...
I want to teach!11/10/2005
  Q: I am a 24 year old college student. I have wasted alot of time trying to "pick" a career. I have ...
  A: First of all, you DID NOT waste a lot of time trying to 'pick' a career. Nothing that has gone into ...
Certificate Requirements11/1/2005
  Q: I am a student on my way to becoming a teacher in New York. I am wondering what is required to ...
  A: Sorry - I lost all track of time! I think you will do far better to write to the Department of ...
cookies10/15/2005
  Q: how can I activate the cookies
  A: Kevin, I have to tell you, this question blew me away for a moment. Because I am also an expert in ...
teaching9/29/2005
  Q: how you can be an expert teacher
  A: Khaled, I can't tell if you are serious or not. My initial thought of a response, though, was ...
teaching in NY9/22/2005
  Q: I am currently in the Masters of Education Program in Buffalo...and look forward to obtaining my NY ...
  A: Andrea, I find it interesting that you seem to be in a university program but you are asking ME if ...
reading for participating8/28/2005
  Q: 1- how can i teach reading text through a forum? 2- how can i design a forum for reading passages? ...
  A: I'm sorry, but this sounds more like a homework question for teachers in training than a question ...
Social Studies8/25/2005
  Q: I am a first year teacher for 5th grade Social Studies. Being a first year teacher, I do not have ...
  A: I think you can contact the National Park Service at: National Park Service Office of Public ...
Career in Teaching5/5/2005
  Q: Is there such a thing as a spelling teacher nowadays? It's been a loooong time since I've been in ...
  A: Kelli, In my experience over the last 30 years, teachers have incorporated spelling into all ...
career5/3/2005
  Q: i want to know about career like pharmacist, doctor,chemical engineering a.what are the salaries ...
  A: Teresa Lee, Did you happen to notice that the heading for this expert site was for teaching? I am ...
teacher4/22/2005
  Q: how much money does an average teacher make? What do you need to be a teacher?
  A: I just came across some sites that you might find helpful: http://philville.com/tchrcert.html ...
what are teachables?3/31/2005
  Q: i am currently working on a BA and after wasting some time and money on courses i finally decided i ...
  A: I think you need someone at your college or university to guide you here. Every state has specific ...
the second language teaching3/21/2005
  Q: Debba ! my question is " children who are from 3 to 7 years old,if the school teachs them the ...
  A: Young children (birth to about 7 or 8) are language sponges. Assuming we want our children to learn ...
RE: Teaching Career3/7/2005
  Q: I'm considering becoming an elementary school teacher. do elementary schools have a particular ...
  A: Certainly there ARE schools where math is taught by a team approach and even though a school may not ...
Starting a career in teaching2/22/2005
  Q: I'm hoping you can help me out here or point me in the right direction. I'm currently working in ...
  A: Different universities do it differently. Muskingum College, when I attended, didn't have education ...
Starting a career in teaching2/21/2005
  Q: I'm hoping you can help me out here or point me in the right direction. I'm currently working in ...
  A: First of all, contact the Pennsylvania State Department of Education at http://www.pde.state.pa.us/. ...
Spelling,typing1/31/2005
  Q: I hope you can help me someone I would love to learn to spell right.So i can use pc beter,I am 47 ...
  A: I don't know where you live, but I would bet that there are support systems for teaching adults ...
your career1/14/2005
  Q: Good after noon my name is Jamie, i am a middle school student. in my class we (my class) are ...
  A: I am happy to answer some questions for you. 1. Because I wanted to teach elementary school, I ...
careers1/14/2005
  Q: Good afternoon! My name is Brooke and I am in 8th grade in a school in Michigan. I would like to be ...
  A: I hope I can give you some helpful information. A lot of what you might take depends on what grade ...
International schools1/10/2005
  Q: What countries have international schools with English as their native language? Are there many ...
  A: Michelle, I'm not sure if you mean what English speaking countries have international schools where ...
Your Career1/9/2005
  Q: Debba, my name is Andrew Koppel. I live in Ontario Canada and am in Grade 10. I have to ask you ...
  A: I'll do my best. 1. I love my jobs as ESL tutor and consultant. As a tutor I love opening the ...
Junior highschool11/10/2004
  Q: Thank-you xxoo
  A: Mendy, I don't know how much of a definition I can give, but I will tell you what it means in terms ...
thinking about a career in teaching10/18/2004
  Q: I just have a few questions about teaching. I am thinking about a career in teaching. I just want ...
  A: Luna, I just came across some sites that might help you in your quest for info on becoming a ...
argentine looking to teach spanish in US10/12/2004
  Q: I have a friend who is looking to teach spanish in the US, was wondering if there was a good place ...
  A: Laura, I'm not sure if you are aware of the ways teachers are found in the US ... in my experience ...
Teaching oversea9/23/2004
  Q: How can I make myself available teaching overseas with 13 years teaching experiences in elementary ...
  A: It sounds like you are teaching in schools that have a British slant on education. ECIS (European ...
substitute teaching certificate9/9/2004
  Q: This may seem to be a simplistic question, but as a 47 year old married father of two, who works ...
  A: I don't know if you have pursued this or not, but I just came across a website that I thought might ...
TESOL9/8/2004
  Q: I am in the process of moving to California from the UK (I am a Canadian citizen, though) and it ...
  A: Yes, ESL in the US is not the priority it is in foreign countries, though I'm sure there are ...
Dept of Defense School5/6/2004
  Q: I read your profile and was hoping you could give me some information on teaching overseas, namely ...
  A: Angela, Here is what my friend said: ....contact the main office in Alexandria, Virginia. I think ...
career options5/3/2004
  Q: Respected Ma'm I ,Natthawadee,a Thai citizen but now sudying in India .I am 17 years old and ...
  A: I'm afraid you have contacted someone who has no expertise in advising at this level. I'm a US ...
Early/Primary Education4/30/2004
  Q: Is the early/primary education program driven by whole language instruction or phonics?
  A: Crystal, Your question is unbelievably broad. An education program is influenced by the training ...
Teaching4/6/2004
  Q: I have a B.Ed from the University of Alberta, Canada A computer technican Diploma from the Northern ...
  A: Each state is different. I've been out of the US for a long time and can't speak with a lot of ...
Preparing a 4th grader for US schools3/4/2004
  Q: We have already started reading "Charlotte's Web" and she loves it! I was just wondering if she ...
  A: Certainly, if you can encourage her to write, do so. Some idea that might be fun would be to do ...
Preparing a 4th grader for US schools2/27/2004
  Q: I'm an American and been living in Portugal for the past 8 years. My daughter is 9 years old and is ...
  A: What a wonderful opportunity she has had! I hope you and she have a cuddly relationship because the ...
listening teaching problems2/10/2004
  Q: I teach English in a public highschool and I have problems in teaching listening. Can you help me, ...
  A: Oops! Please accept my apologies. If I don't answer questions the day they come they seem to get ...
short moral stories for reading1/25/2004
  Q: If it is possible to help me to gather and find some short texts, stories (humor, funny, exciting ...
  A: Zahiri, Two things I use are Readers' Digest and Guideposts. These magazines have sites that put ...
grammar1/26/2003
  Q: My name is David Lee who is teaching English in Korea. I wonder whether following sentence is ...
  A: David, You ask a very good question. I know that many Americans say that exact construction - yet ...
reading3/13/2002
  Q: What is the difference of teaching reading between elementary school and senior high school? (I ...
  A: Jin Jie, Reading is the process of learning to decode the print - this involves learning phonics ...

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