About+Maestra+McHargue

__**About Maestra McHargue**__ **Education** Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln NE Major: BA Spanish, 2008 Minors: Psychology, Business Administration, 2008

ITESM, Queretaro Mexico Six week study abroad program, Summer 2005 Semester abroad, Fall 2006

Doane College, Lincoln NE 7-12 Spanish Teaching Certification, 2011 Master of Curriculum and Instruction, in progress

**Experience**
Practicum: Lincoln North Star High School, Fall 2010 Spanish 3

Student Teaching: Waverly High School, Spring 2011 Spanish 1, Spanish 3

McCool Junction Public Schools, 2011-2012 Middle School Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3

**Educational Philosophy**

 * __**I believe....**__ || __**Therefore....**__ ||
 * Community within the classroom is essential for growth and learning. || Students will work in teams and get to know each other using the content. ||
 * A positive relationship between student and teacher is vital for optimal learning. || I learn about my students’ interests and lives outside of the classroom. ||
 * Students learn in different ways. || I introduce and practice concepts using a variety of methods. ||
 * Students learn through authentic and meaningful experiences || I strive to bring authentic materials and situations into the classroom. ||
 * Education not only teaches students to succeed in the classroom, but in life. || I infuse life skills into the classroom such as critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration. ||
 * Students learn best when they are actively engaged in learning. || I use a variety of activities each class and give students the opportunity to move and be active. ||
 * All students should see themselves positively represented in the classroom. || My lessons and materials reflect the diversity of my students and my community. ||