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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Advice on getting some experience. | 5/13/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: I am wanting to enroll in a program at the university that I want to transfer to that will lead to ... A: You probably won't get to see the principal right away, due to the incredible time constraints that ... | ||
| Advice on getting some experience. | 5/12/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: I am wanting to enroll in a program at the university that I want to transfer to that will lead to ... A: This is a very good question and one that I've heard many times. In order to get a job, one must ... | ||
| Submitting a CV | 4/12/2010 | Michael |
| Q: I am applying for a summer residential activities organiser position at an international school in ... A: First of all, the matter of your CV. In the UK now, a good rule of thumb is that your CV should ... | ||
| Physical Education:Catch a student being good | 4/9/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: What would be an example of "Catch a student being good" in terms of teaching gym/physical ... A: Usually the phrase, "catching a student being good" doesn't refer to academic or physical abilities ... | ||
| percentage | 4/8/2010 | Michael |
| Q: is their in the term of percentage more than 100% exist i.e 102% and more like this. if yes than why ... A: This can be a confusing area, but yes, it is indeed possible to have a value of more than 100%. This ... | ||
| performance assessment | 4/1/2010 | Dr Mohd Tariq Salman |
| Q: I have a few questions about Performance Assessments How do you create meaningful Performance ... A: Performance assessment of can be meaningfully done using Objective Structured Practical Examination ... | ||
| Unit Plan before teaching | 3/27/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: Why is it crucial or important to develop a unit plan before you begin to teach the unit? Thanks ... A: If you don't plan the unit, how will you know what you want the students to learn during the ... | ||
| Have you heard of these temperature scales | 3/13/2010 | Michael |
| Q: Have you heard of these temperature scales (Rankine, Delisle, Newton, Réaumur, Rømer) before you saw ... A: I have to say, I had not heard of these temperature scales before. As to whether 'most' teachers ... | ||
| Have you heard of these temperature scales | 3/13/2010 | James J. Kovalcin |
| Q: Have you heard of these temperature scales (Rankine, Delisle, Newton, Réaumur, Rømer) before you saw ... A: No, most teachers do NOT know these temperature scales! Why? Because, in general, individuals know ... | ||
| Cheating in the classroom | 3/11/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: I have a question about cheating in the classroom especially in elementary school and grade 6. As a ... A: I don't remember having a lot of experience with cheating children as a classroom teacher. The ... | ||
| Informal Formative Assessment | 2/22/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: My name is Anna and I have a question about informal formative assessment, My question is, what can ... A: I've been asked this question many times recently, and the writers always wanted the answers to be ... | ||
| tests | 2/14/2010 | Dr Mohd Tariq Salman |
| Q: My name is Claude and I have a questions in regards to tests. What is the purpose of tests and what ... A: Formative assessment helps in revision of knowledge, retention of what has been learned and to ... | ||
| Differentiated Instruction | 2/13/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: How could you use Differentiated Instruction to help all students? Thanks Winsome A: In the past, differentiated instruction was what teachers were supposed to use for special ... | ||
| Teaching Career | 1/27/2010 | James J. Kovalcin |
| Q: I have always wanted to teach in some way/shape/form. However, I also wanted to work with animals. ... A: Unfortunately all 50 states have different requirements to teach! The University of Kentucky has ... | ||
| Career change to teaching | 1/26/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: I am an ex-teacher who went the normal route of getting my degree and certification through 4 years ... A: Your friend is going to have a hard time getting a teaching job in a public California middle or ... | ||
| begin a lesson with a kick-off/gimmick? | 1/23/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: I would like to know why is it important to begin a lesson with a kick-off/gimmick? Thanks Ursula A: What a good question. It may seem that having a hook (what I've always called the kick-off) to ... | ||
| Teaching a Foreign Language-German | 1/9/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: I live in the LA area and am looking to go back to school to earn my Master's in Education (I do not ... A: I think if you want to teach in California, it would be best to have an advanced degree from a ... | ||
| Teaching as a career | 1/8/2010 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: Can you please advise me on how I can pursue a career in teaching? I am an Irish man married to an ... A: You don't say what you would like to teach or to whom. Are you thinking of college, high school, ... | ||
| MA history | 1/2/2010 | James J. Kovalcin |
| Q: My question is probobly common. If I get my Master's in history can I teach at a private school (in ... A: It really depends on the school and how much they need your skills. But in any case private schools ... | ||
| schooling | 12/27/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: In what ways can the school & the home, work together for the betterment of the child. A: It's so important for teachers to keep parents advised as to what is happening in school and what ... | ||
| Foreign language | 12/10/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| Q: I am foreign language instructor and cross-cultural coach. I am in California, I teach Greek and my ... A: What an interesting question. I've always wanted to be able to read Greek. Do you want to teach ... | ||
| School Funding | 11/9/2009 | James J. Kovalcin |
| Q: my question is regarding school funding in schools. I am trying to find information on the web in ... A: I am sorry, but my experience in this area is rather limited. In New Jersey local property taxes are ... | ||
| School Funding | 11/9/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| 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 teacher | 10/15/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| 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 teacher | 10/13/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| 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/careers | 10/8/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| 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/careers | 10/7/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| 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 ... | ||
| teaching | 9/16/2009 | Debba Robinson |
| 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 | 9/15/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| 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-certification | 9/14/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| 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 ... | ||
| Teaching career for CPA in Banking | 9/13/2009 | James J. Kovalcin |
| Q: I am a CPA and a CMA (with a Bachelors degree in Accounting) with 19 years of Acctg/Finance work ... A: An education degree is not required in most states. However, the "No Child Lest Behind" NCLB law ... | ||
| what to do ?? | 9/6/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| 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 seeking | 9/3/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| 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 Process | 9/3/2009 | Bonnie Shimmin |
| 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 ... | ||
| what to do | 8/24/2009 | James J. Kovalcin |
| Q: we are a group of English teacher we would like you answer our question it is : how to manage ... A: I suspect that there is no way that I can help you with this since our cultures are so different. A ... | ||
| Teaching possibilities | 8/22/2009 | James J. Kovalcin |
| Q: Mr. Kovalcin: First, I would like to thank you for taking the time and answering my question, and I ... A: As you are probably aware each state has its own specific requirements. The University of Kentucky ... | ||
| waiving student teaching | 8/5/2009 | James J. Kovalcin |
| Q: I have been a teacher for 10 years now (kindergarten and now 3rd grade). Over the course of time, I ... A: I do not know if California has such a program, but in New Jersey is entirely feasible to begin ... | ||
| Teaching in USA | 5/31/2009 | Debba Robinson |
| 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 overseas | 4/27/2009 | Debba Robinson |
| 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 careers | 3/30/2009 | Debba Robinson |
| 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 ... | ||
Careers: Teaching
Answers by Expert:
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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