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About Debba Robinson
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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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Teachers being fired4/4/2006Stephanie R
  Q: .I don't know if you know the answer to this or not....But if a credentialled teacher first time ...
  A: Great question. This actually just came up in a discussion with another teacher friend of mine. Now ...
How can i find a job2/24/2006Debba Robinson
  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 Taking2/24/2006Debba Robinson
  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 Reading2/12/2006Debba Robinson
  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 ...
teach2/9/2006Debba Robinson
  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 ...
teaching1/2/2006James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I am considering teaching as a future profession and i was wondering generally how much money do ...
  A: Teaching salaries vary enormously across the country. My sister lives in rural Colorado where ...
teaching12/29/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: Kovalcin. I've search for this answer on this website and I did not find my answer(s). I'm a ...
  A: I have been teaching for almost 35 years and have eligible to retire for nearly a year! I would no ...
Education12/25/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: What is all about the concept of education? What is the relevance of Education in our contemparary ...
  A: There is no "correct" answer to this question. For many different people the importance is ...
Hi Dear, I would be so thankful...12/8/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I would be so thankful if you could tell me what is the difference between an ENGLISH LANGUAGE ...
  A: I'm not really sure but I think that an "English Language College" would be a school where all ...
Readability of English Textbooks11/29/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
Diversity11/22/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I am currently seeking my teaching degree and have a few questions for some research. "In planning ...
  A: I suspect that what I have to say about this will not be very popular but here goes. I believe that ...
I want to teach!11/10/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
Becoming a teacher :)11/10/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I am a 24 year old college student. I have wasted alot of time trying to "pick" a career. I have ...
  A: With barely an assocoates degree you really have quite a way to go! Many states requre teachers to ...
Certificate Requirements11/1/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
cookies10/15/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
teaching9/29/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: (how you can be an expert teacher)
  A: I am not sure what you are asking! Are you asking how one becomes an "expert" teacher? If so, the ...
teaching9/29/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
perspective on relationships9/27/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: Kovalcin, My question is "What is your perspective on relationships between parents and teachers? ...
  A: I am not quite sure what you mean. In my case I seldom find myself having to interact with parents. ...
Communicating with parents9/25/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: Mr.Kovalcin, I would like to thank you for answering my other questions the information was just ...
  A: I really don't communicate much with parents unless they initiate the contact. It is my feeling that ...
teaching in NY9/22/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
Teaching for over twenty years9/22/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I am currently seeking my teaching degree and in one of my classes it says we must interview a ...
  A: Changes over 30 years! [Keep in mind that these coments apply to a typical middle class community. I ...
Constant Accerlation9/14/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: A race car can be slowed with a constant acceleration of -11 m/s(squared). If the car is going 55 ...
  A: ALL questions of this type are solved in exactly te same way. There are two kinematics equations: ...
reading for participating8/28/2005Debba Robinson
  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 Studies8/25/2005Debba Robinson
  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 Teaching5/5/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
career5/3/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
teacher4/22/2005Debba Robinson
  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?3/31/2005Debba Robinson
  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 teaching3/21/2005Debba Robinson
  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 Career3/7/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
Taking the first step to a teaching career2/23/2005James J. Kovalcin
  Q: , I noticed that you graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, I'm from Pittsburgh myself and ...
  A: You did not say whether of not you already have a bachelors degree. If you do, you will not need to ...
Starting a career in teaching2/22/2005Debba Robinson
  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 teaching2/21/2005Debba Robinson
  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,typing1/31/2005Debba Robinson
  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 career1/14/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
careers1/14/2005Debba Robinson
  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 schools1/10/2005Debba Robinson
  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 Career1/9/2005Debba Robinson
  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 ...
Elementary Teaching12/8/2004James J. Kovalcin
  Q: How has Elementary Teaching changed in the last fifty years?
  A: Much more is expected of elementary school teachers than ever before. At one time it was ...
Teaching11/28/2004James J. Kovalcin
  Q: What are important characterisics of being a teacher?
  A: 1. Understand your subject matter thoroughly. 2. Want to spend your time with students. 3. Have ...

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