Aquatic Science Teaching Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday (2nd Period)
11:15 AM - 11:55 AM Synchronous Learning Zoom
11:56 AM - 12:45 PM Asynchorous Learning
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday (3rd Period)
1:15 PMÂ - 2:15Â PMÂ Synchronous Learning Zoom
2:16 PMÂ - 3:05 PM Asynchorous Learning
Tuesday & Thursday (Multiple Periods)
I observe all aquatic science classes and don't teach this day. I help Mrs. O'Malley with breakout rooms.
My Story
A Passionate Educator
I have always been passionate about education and helping others improve their academic performance. I believe that with the correct tools and under the right guidance, everybody can succeed in their studies.
I use a variety of teaching methods in my class to make sure that everybody feels welcome, engaged and excited to learn. On top of that, I do my best to provide students with any help and support they need to get the best results. In my class, you will never be alone.
Teaching Philosophy & Resume
Please click this link to view my teaching philosophy: J.D.'s Teaching Philosophy
Please click this link to view my resume: J.D.'s Resume
Sample Lessons
Below are clickable sample lessons that I have implemented in my teaching experience:
Oceans & Landforms Lesson (Aquatic Science - week of March 22)
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Weekly Lesson Plans
Please click on the weeks to see what I will be teaching my students every week.
Week 1 (Feb. 1 - Feb. 5) Topic: Estuaries
Week 2 (Feb. 8 - Feb. 12) Topic: Estuaries Continued
Week 3 (Feb. 15 - Feb. 19) Topic: N/A due to inclement weather
Week 4 (Feb. 22 - Feb. 26) Topic: Estuaries End/Grade Repair
Week 5 (Mar. 1 - Mar. 5) Topic: No New Material/TELPAS Essay/Virtual Field Trip
Week 6 (Mar. 8 - Mar. 12) Topic: Ocean Technology
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Week (Mar. 15 - Mar. 19) Spring Break/No Classes
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Week 7 (Mar. 22 - Mar. 26) Topic: Ocean Landforms
Week 8 (Mar. 29 - Apr. 2) Topic: Currents & Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Week 9 (Apr. 5 - Apr. 9) Topic: Grade Repair
Week 10 (Apr. 12 - Apr. 16) Topic: Deep Ocean/Cephalopods Introduction
Week 11 (Apr. 19 - Apr. 23) Topic: Cephalopods
Week 12 (Apr. 26 - Apr. 30) Topic: Deep Ocean Continued
Week 13 (May. 3 - May. 7) Topic: Coral, Reefs, & Global Warming