In recent years, hundreds
of thousands
of small pasture - based dairies have disappeared, their production replaced by CAFOs (confined animal feeding operations)-- crowded industrial facilities that use methods linked to a
variety of health and environmental
problems, from antibiotic resistance to «dead zones» in coastal waterways.
Bill Stempel's long career as a lawyer and mediator has centered on clarifying options, solving
problems, and getting things done in a
variety of large and
small organizations and in many areas
of law and business, including
health care, life sciences, intellectual property licensing, and employment matters.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records
of progress.Implemented a
variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.Identified early signs
of emotional, developmental and
health problems in students and followed up with the teacher.Tutored children individually and in
small groups to help them with difficult subjects.Taught after - school and summer enrichment programs.Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic
problems.Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.Improved students» reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.Enhanced reading skills through the use
of children's literature, reader's theater and story time.Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.Taught students to exercise
problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.Taught students in various stages
of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them.Employed a wide
variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.