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Debba Robinson

Niger
On Vacation
returns 02/15/2010
Expertise

I can answer questions about reading at all levels, English as a Second Language, elementary math, science and social studies as well as general education matters. Individuals interested in teaching in international schools can contact me for information on how to begin the process of looking for jobs overseas.

Experience in the area

I have been teaching for 30 years with a MEd in Reading and Language Arts, a BA in Elementary Education. For 6 years I taught computer to grades K-8. I have taught in combined grades (K-2 and 2-3 splits)in the US and overseas. The bulk of my elementary experience is in second and third grades, although I've taught K, 1, 2, 3 and 5 as a self-contained experience. Twenty-two years of my experience teaching has been in international schools in Africa and Asia.

Education/Credentials

MEd. in Reading and Language Arts
BA in Elementary Education
Certified principal K-12. Currently the director of the American International School of Niamey, Niger.

What do you like about this subject?

I love working with children. I also enjoy sharing my love of teaching with those who are interested in joining the field.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Each day I try to learn something new; from my students and/or my peers. Sometimes it's a way to reach a student with a particular problem - other times it's something I can do to make my job easier! Helping others usually leads me to new discoveries for myself!

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Did you know that reading to your child for at least 20 minutes a day from a very early age (pre-natal?) from good literature (books you enjoyed as a child - not just picture books) will increase all your child's scores on reading tests throughout school! Ask me more about this!

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Melissa04/28/0910101010Thanks for all the useful info. You .....
Ashley02/20/0910101010thank you Debba. This was very helpful .....
Caroline12/11/0810101010Thank you!
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Recent Answers from Debba Robinson

2009-09-16 teaching:

Hi, Lizbeth - your major depends on where you choose to go to school. I went to a Liberal Arts College and Elementary Education was not possible as a major. I took Speech as my major (since I figured

2009-05-31 Teaching in USA:

Dear Ben, I think you need to contact the US Embassy and see what THEY require for you to be able to move to the US to work. Are you a UK citizen? There are quotas for certain nationalities and if

2009-04-27 Teaching overseas:

Hi, Melissa, I encourage you to contact some of the hiring agencies, and subscribe to TIE (The International Educator) ... www.tieonline.com. Some of the agencies I use are: Search Associates, International

2009-03-30 teaching careers:

Mark, This is not really part of my field but I think I can advise you on who to contact. Your best bet is to talk to your state department of education. It is generally located in the state capital

2008-11-21 kindergarten teaching:

Hi, Nicole, Gosh - you take me back to when *I* was planning to become a teacher. I did EVERYTHING I possibly could to prepare ... babysitting, visiting schools, observing former teachers ... you name

 

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