The Teacher's Right Hand

by Kimberly Rena Sheffield Gibbons


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Softcover
$10.95
Hardcover
$15.95
E-Book
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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 2/1/2002

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 156
ISBN : 9780759632875
Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 156
ISBN : 9780759632882
Format : E-Book
Dimensions : E-Book
Page Count : 156
ISBN : 9780759632868

About the Book

The Teacher’s Right Hand is a resource guide for upper elementary and middle school language arts teachers. It was written by educator, Kimberly S. Gibbons to help teachers work with the average learner. The guide is filled with lesson plans, strategies, and assessment tools. The use of this resource will help teachers organize their daily instruction and save planning time. Each lesson plan is very detailed with objectives, materials, and a unique introduction and conclusion. There is a section at the end of each lesson so that the teacher can reflect on his/her teaching as well as student interaction. Included in this resource guide are various reproducible pages like transparencies, worksheets, and rubrics. The book concludes with inspirational poems written by the author. Enjoy this guide and make it your right hand.


About the Author

Kimberly Rena Sheffield Gibbons was born in Douglasville, Georgia, to Joe Cephus and Catherine Parker Sheffield. She grew up in Villa Rica, Georgia, the birthplace of the "Father of Gospel," Thomas Dorsey. Gibbons’ love for teaching began at an early age as she and her siblings often used their imagination to portray teachers.

Teaching a children’s Sunday school class gave Kimberly the opportunity to work with children. After several years of experience working with children, she began to pursue teaching as a career.

Gibbons received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from West Georgia College in Carrollton, Georgia, and a Masters degree in Middle Grades Education from State University of West Georgia. Mrs. Gibbons has taught for 8 years in public schools, and she has worked as a private tutor.

Mrs. Gibbons is currently working as an educational consultant. She enjoys public speaking, traveling, reading, and writing. Gibbons conducts seminars for teachers, youth groups, civic groups, and church groups. Kimberly is a member of the Brinson Hill Baptist Church where she faithfully serves as a Sunday school teacher and a youth advisor. She is married to Herbert Gibbons and the two of them live in Wadley, Georgia.