Burbank Middle School

One hundred years from now it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in my bank account, nor what my clothes looked like. but the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child.

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Contact me:

(713) 696-2720 phone Phone Book

(713) 696-2723 fax

e-mail: dwalker3@houstonsid.org

Education:

B.S. Biology, Prairie View A.&M. University
M.S. Biology Education, Prairie View A.&M. University

Experience:

Houston Independent School District, McReynolds Middle School: Teacher for Physical Science (9th grade) Earth Science(8th grade) : Life Science(7th grade) : General Science(6th grade): Burbank Middle School Integrated Science 7th & 8th (ESL).

Resident Teacher in the Rice Model Laboratory, Lanier Middle School (1992-1993), Hu-Linc mentor teacher.

Conference Period: A Days 10:10am-12:20pm & B Days 2:00pm-3:30pm.

Special Skills, Hobbies, Interest:

Reading, Supporting my Church, Collecting antiques (clowns, dolls) cooking and especially baking homemade bread.

Goals for Students:

To think, to learn, and to believe that Science is a very important part of their everyday life.

To master the following objectives for the 8th Grade Science TAKS:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of:

The nature of science

The living system and the environment

The structures and properties of matter

Earth and space systems

Motion, forces, and energy

Tips For Students' Success:

Pay attention in class.

Take good notes.

Keep an organized notebook for every subject.

Know the purpose of each assignment.

Ask questions in class.

Review, Review, Review ! It can help you retain 80% of the information.

Plan a definite time and place for studying each day.

Study a while and take short breaks.

Study a little bit each day.

Don't cram for hours the night before a test.

Think Positive.. Do your Best!

LET Your Efforts Rise Above Your EXCUSES!