ABOUT ME...

I've been teaching Functional Academics/Life Skills SDC for 11 years @ MVHS. Before life @ MV, I substitute taught throughout San Mateo Country (K-12) and taught ESL & tennis overseas (Austria & Switzerland) for 6 years.

I received my undergraduate degree from San Jose State and my Maters in Special Education from National University.

I live in San Francisco with my husband, Matt, my daughter, Isabella and our dog, Nysha. My husband runs a janitorial company and arts based charity in San Francisco. You may see him on campus this year in room 318 working with students on art projects.

I look forward to an amazing 2008-09 school year! Go Spartans!

My Schedule

1 period	Functional Life Skills English
2 period	Functional Life Skills Math
3 period	Social /Daily Living Skills
4 period	Social/Daily Living Skills
5 period	Prep
6 period	Functional Study Skills/Voc Ed

 * Cooking/Nutrition 3rd & 4th  period, every other Thursday.

 * Community Outings/Transit Training every Friday (1-4 periods).
 

I am also available before and after school by appointment, 650.940.4683

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Overview of Curriculum

Life Skills ENGLISH
Sight Word Vocabulary (Fry's& Dolch- most commonly used words) Edmark: job/vocational- food/grocery/menu-safety/community words
Looking up info- alphabetical order-guide/topic words-using the internet
Other sources of Info- Atlases, maps, encyclopedias, cookbooks, food labels, magazines
Knowledge of Personal Info: name, address, telephone #, parents names, DOB Writing simple/friendly letters/emails; giving and receiving information
Life Skills MATH Money Math: Dollar Up (Dollar Added)- basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; Word problems;calculator use Basic Budgeting: what is a budget, how to write checks, how to keep a check register Comparison Shopping; coupons; time: clocks, watches, schedules (airline, train, bus); understanding directions & maps; Reading and understanding recipes/measurements Social Skills/Daily Living Skills Manners/Relationships Safety in the Community: when to call 911; bus stop safety; home alone safety; ATM awareness Communication Skills: conversations, telephone skills, good listening skills; turn taking; Getting along in a group Cooking/Nutrition/Health: categorize foods; study of food pyramid; practice/role-play ordering & table manners; Current Events- newspapers/online/teen websites; Laundry  Vocational/Community Education Vocational/Career: vocabulary; resume development; responsibility for belongings; following directions; Important on-job behaviors & qualities Community Outings: leisure activities, restaurant use, shopping experiences, theater/ballet performances; Independent/Adaptive living skills Transit Training- VTA buses; Street & Bus Safety Work Experience once a month; Visit/Tour local businesses