Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2017 Miami-dade Institute I will be responsible for my very own classroom! I can't wait to decorate and meet my students and their families. One of the biggest hurdles that students in high need schools face is a lack of the necessary materials that are needed daily. It makes it infinitely more difficult for students to take part in activities and classwork when they do not have basic supplies.

To get the year started off right, I will use the funds that I raise to purchase the startup supplies needed to welcome my students to a classroom that is clean and stocked full with materials. This will allow me to provide the required supplies to students that otherwise would not have them. I will also purchase copy paper to ensure that I can provide my students with high quality learning materials, whether that is exit tickets, independent activities, or homework. Thank you so much in advance for supporting me and my students at the beginning of this exciting journey.

PledgeCents allows me to keep whatever I raise, so anything you can contribute really will make a difference for my first year. I want to make a great impression and a lasting impact on my first group of students and letting them know that they have a community that supports them both near and far will definitely get us on the right track. Here is a complete list of the materials that your generous investment will help provide for the students of my very first classroom:

Tiggly offers physical manipulatives that interact with literacy, math, and creative thinking learning apps for students. This provides students with opportunity to engage in digital learning through developmentally appropriate technology. The Tiggly Thinker Kit combines one set of Tiggly Words and one set of Tiggly Digits.

Back Up Plan

If I do not meet my goal, I will purchase as many materials as possible. I will prioritize the materials that are most essential to students (pencils, paper, etc.) as they are the most important to ensuring that students can participate in daily lessons.

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About the Creator

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela
I am excited to be a part of the TFA family and join the movement to solve education inequity in this country and provide all students with a quality education. I'm fortunate enough to be selected from a nationwide talent applicant pool to join a teacher corps comprised of leaders who commit a minimum of two years to teach in high need public schools. I will be teaching secondary English Language Arts & Reading; I couldn't be more excited to embark on this journey. Education opened many doors for me. I want to share with my students the wisdom I have gained from the opportunities I have been afforded through these experiences. I want to be for my students, the adult I needed growing up. I want to help elevate their voices.
This summer, I have been fortunate to teach 9th grade ELA at North Miami Senior High School. This intensive skill and knowledge development program aimed to increase student achievement as well as a comprehensive professional development program including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and content and professional learning communities specific to teaching license areas. The feedback & impact these students made on me as a new teacher will last forever.
With that being said, I need your help. If you're able and would like to help me set up my classroom for August, I would be SO grateful. I cannot teach towards an instructional goal...nor create a positive learning environment if my students do not have the resources and supplies they need to support them.
100% of the funds will go towards school supplies for my classroom and student needs. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for supporting the cause. Thank you for helping a student. It truly does take a village & every little bit counts.
"One day, all children will be guaranteed a quality education." That is what I am in it for. This is why I am here. #OneDayAllChildren #TeachForAmerica #BridgeTheGap #DisruptiveLeaders

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