Jean Kamuf
Currently, I am exploring my lifelong dream of writing. After teaching students and educators for the past 32 years, I finally have the opportunity to pursue this dream. My plans are to work as a freelance writer and to resume writing a novel that has been in the works for many years. I am also staying busy with the small business that my husband and I started two years ago. We own and manage a successful apartment complex, and, despite the economy, we are also renovating and reselling houses.
As an educator, I taught in grades K-8 for 22 years. During that time, I wrote and received grants to motivate academically gifted students, to provide extra support for struggling readers, and to increase technology in my schools. Also, I became a certified trainer for Write More-Learn More and shared my knowledge with other teachers.
After teaching in the classroom for over two decades, I have spent the last ten years working with teachers as a Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Coordinator. In that capacity, I have trained teachers in technology (hardware and software), Assessment, Curriculum Development and Alignment, Best Practices, and Gifted Studies.
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Best Greek Baklava Recipe
Baklava, a rich Greek and middle Eastern pastry, is a bit time consuming to prepare, but has a mouth watering flavor that makes it worth every minute of the time.
Nov 14, 2009
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Best Holiday Fruit Punch
Variations of this special holiday punch have been passed down through five generations. Not only is it a delectable drink, it it also filled wth vitamins and minerals.
Nov 6, 2009
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Teaching Students to Write Fiction
Teaching children the art of fiction writing is a step by step process. Due to their simplicity and structure, fables are an ideal place to begin.
Oct 26, 2009
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Teaching Children to Read
Participating in readiness activities and learning the most common sound letter relationships will steer children in the right direction for becoming effective readers.
Oct 24, 2009
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Teaching Phonemic Awareness to Children
Phonemic awareness is the foundation of reading and is a strong predictor of reading success in children.
Sep 24, 2009
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Teaching Students to Write Metaphor Poems
Writing is a building process. In order to teach students to write metaphor poems, teachers need to model each step and provide examples and non-examples.
Sep 21, 2009
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Flu Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
The flu is a respiratory virus. To help deal with this sickness, people need to understand its symptoms, treatments, and prevention.
Sep 13, 2009
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Teaching Students to Write Simile Poems
To teach students to write a simile poem, the teacher should model, model again, and then guide students through the writing process as they write poetry of their own.
Sep 8, 2009
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Teaching Students to Write Poems
To teach students to write poetry, teachers can use activities that build understanding of the qualities of effective poetry and the importance of poetic devices.
Sep 7, 2009
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Teaching Students to Become Effective Writers
Learning to write is a natural process; it is simply learning to put thoughts and ideas down on paper.
Aug 31, 2009
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