Katie's Mentor Group: #1 Working Portfolio by Ann Pimentel

2021-06-01 00:30:22 UTC

Self-regulation strategies are so important to learn. Some great strategies that you have shared.

I love that you are teaching students to become Problem-Solvers!

2021-06-01 00:30:44 UTC

What an important role for a resource teacher!

Advocate / problem solver

2021-06-01 00:31:42 UTC

Love that you are helping him be an advocate / problem solver and not doing it for him.

5 minutes of mindfullness is such a great idea!

2021-06-01 00:32:28 UTC

Mindfulness Journals

2021-06-01 00:32:48 UTC

This is an amazing way to start the class!

Sensory

2021-06-01 00:32:56 UTC

Love that you have made the area open for everyone and that they have a place to work where they feel comfortable and active.

Activity for all

2021-06-01 00:35:56 UTC

Love that there was an entry point for student X in the Chemistry class / lab.

Visualization

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 00:35:59 UTC

Thank you for sharing the balance chemical model with us. How modelling science makes learning alive with them.

The white board tables are very practical. Students can brainstorm and show their thinking.

2021-06-01 00:35:59 UTC

The Balancing Equations Models are so fantastic! What a great way to teach a difficult concept!

2021-06-01 00:36:29 UTC

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 00:36:56 UTC

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 00:39:24 UTC

20%

2021-06-01 00:43:22 UTC

Focusing on the top and bottom 20% you will hit all learners. UDL is the Coooolest!

I am also learning how to better advocate for my students. I think it is so important. Hutchinson also inspired me.

2021-06-01 00:43:22 UTC

Advocate

2021-06-01 00:44:38 UTC

Out of all the people in our schools, we the teachers are the best advocates as we know our students the best, both as learners and human beings.

Evidence

2021-06-01 00:45:28 UTC

Using tools to support learning.

2021-06-01 00:45:39 UTC

So important to break down the stigma of students using supports! Its so great you addressed that with your class and explained the role of the EA

Use it yourself

2021-06-01 00:46:25 UTC

Use the manipulatives yourself. I count on my fingers, use a multiplication chart and ask Siri all the time.

Inspired

2021-06-01 00:47:19 UTC

I am inspired that you continue to advocate your students.

Advocate

2021-06-01 00:48:53 UTC

Way to hold the line and push for what was right for the child!!!!

Communication

2021-06-01 00:49:42 UTC

Communication and collaboration with home is critical for student success and you clearly demonstrated this!

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 00:50:52 UTC

Great that you are using the buddha board as a resource. I am going to include it in my calming basket of sources!

2021-06-01 00:51:00 UTC

Tools for all students

2021-06-01 00:51:25 UTC

Breaking down stigma :) Yes!!

Advocate

2021-06-01 00:55:19 UTC

Good observations and communication with the family and team based meeting.

SBT

2021-06-01 00:55:52 UTC

Thank you for reminding me the importance knowing/researching possible issues with students. With more knowledge we can better advocate for our student's needs

Modelling and showing the kids are key. They learn from how we problem solve and learn how to use the resources available.

2021-06-01 00:57:23 UTC

2021-06-01 00:58:17 UTC

It is so great to see how much you valued building community in your classroom

Bonds are important to build connections!

2021-06-01 01:02:20 UTC

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 01:14:40 UTC

Life Long Learner

2021-06-01 01:15:24 UTC

You are a life long learner and will always be looking for opportunities to learn something new!

Gloves ON!!!

2021-06-01 01:17:03 UTC

Thank you for not backing down and standing up for your student!

2021-06-01 01:17:05 UTC

It is inspiring how hard you worked to advocate for Cherry!

The more we know, the more we know we don't know!

2021-06-01 01:17:55 UTC

Glad to see you are continuing to grow in your capacities

Support

2021-06-01 01:18:30 UTC

Find like minded people (like us) to bounce ideas and concerns off of. You are not alone in your advocacy!!

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 01:18:31 UTC

2021-06-01 01:19:40 UTC

Such a great way to use your Growth Day!

Inquiry

2021-06-01 01:21:45 UTC

Inquiry is a great way for students to show you what they know as well as helping you get to know them better!!

Growth Mindset

2021-06-01 01:23:39 UTC

Love the activities you have done with Growth Mindset

So True!

2021-06-01 01:28:39 UTC

Once you build the trust and relationship with the students, they will want to learn more from you and be comfortable to challenge themselves.

2021-06-01 01:30:05 UTC

Understanding

2021-06-01 01:33:32 UTC

Taking the time to really get to know your students and try and see it from their perspective.

2021-06-01 01:35:34 UTC

"Every Behaviour is a communication!" What a powerful statement!

2021-06-01 01:35:36 UTC

Finding out the why and not "disciplining" the what.

Shoes

2021-06-01 01:39:15 UTC

Excellent job putting yourself in your students shoes. What can help them be the best student they can be.

So lovely

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 01:40:17 UTC

So great to hear that you were able to find something she loved... art! What a wonderful way of allowing a student to express herself by using her interests.

2021-06-01 01:40:23 UTC

You have such powerful stories about empathizing with your students!

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 01:43:04 UTC

Inclusion

2021-06-01 01:43:28 UTC

Great that you were able to get your student to be a part of the class and congratulations to him for having the courage to show what he knows.

Botanist

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 01:44:05 UTC

What a wonderful aspiration. It is wonderful to see how he use TouchChat to express himself. This is such a powerful tool.

2021-06-01 01:46:24 UTC

it is very clear that you are very passionate about helping and teaching your students!

2021-06-01 01:47:39 UTC

Seeing the world through their eyes!!!

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 01:48:51 UTC

Life Long Learner

2021-06-01 01:49:49 UTC

We wouldn't be here if we weren't.

2021-06-01 01:50:56 UTC

YES! I really relate to the reflections on the drive home!

Thank you for being our critical friend too!

2021-06-01 01:51:55 UTC

I enjoy all of our conversations and bouncing ideas back and forth. Thank YOU!

Validation

2021-06-01 01:52:00 UTC

You are an AMAZING teacher!!! I can see your "heart" when you talk about your teaching, your students and your passions!

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 01:53:09 UTC

SEL

2021-06-01 01:54:27 UTC

SEL can be woven into everything as well as being a stand alone lessons.

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 01:55:17 UTC

Mentor and Mentor Group

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 01:56:04 UTC

I am glad that you have had a good experience with your mentor group. Also how you pulled from Timothy's reflections and sharing how it's important to allow students to use their voice.

LOVE

2021-06-01 01:56:09 UTC

I feel the same way about our learning together. I feel I get more from our Mentor talks than from a Peer Reviewed Article.

2021-06-01 01:56:28 UTC

I am so glad you have found so much support from our Mentor group!! <3

Community

ann_pimentel — 2021-06-01 20:28:18 UTC

The importance of community in a student's learning is so important. I am grateful for all you wove into your class this year. I know those kids will never be the same because of the love and care you showed them.