Mrs Terry Thomas English 7 PreAP English 8

Mrs. Terry Thomas English 7 Pre-AP English 8

About Mrs. Thomas 19 years of teaching experience All overseas Guam (George Washington High School: 2 years Qatar (American School of Doha): 7 years Belgium (Antwerp International School: 3 years Venezuela (Colegio Internacional Puerto la Cruz): 5 years Colombia (CNG): this is my third year

Other Experiences… Korea (Seoul Foreign School): Student teaching Japan (JET Program): 1 year High School: Marymount International School, Rome Elementary/Middle School: Saudi Arabia International School (formerly PCS), Jeddah

Professional Bachelor’s of English with 7 -12 certification, Colorado State University- 1991 Master’s of Library Science, University of N. Texas- 2009 I have worked as a librarian (part and full time) for 3 years, in addition to teaching middle or high school English

Personal Married in 1991 to Wendell Thomas (HS Chemistry teacher at CNG) 4 kids who attend CNG

Tools for Success Access to a computer with Internet at home Binder OR computer (or i. Pad) for class Pencils, pens, special materials as needed (for projects or in-class activities)

Teaching & Learning Philosophy… Student They learn best when… are DOING- not by passively receiving information (constructivism) they go through the process with others (social constructivism) they cooperate with others, explain their learning to others, and create something meaningful to represent that learning to others (constructionism).

Teaching & Learning Philosophy… Students in my class will… Understand HOW they learn, Reflect on how and why they learn best, Know what real learning is (vs learning “for the test”), and Gain the tools they will need to apply their learning and problem-solving skills to new situations.

Keep in Touch tthomas@cng. edu Mrsterry. thomas@gmail. com WEBSITES: http: //english 7 withmrsthomas. wordpress. com/ http: //english 8 withmrsthomas. wordpress. com/