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I have been teaching for 15 years and have presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Illinois Association of Gifted Children (IAGC)conventions. During this time, I have worked with students from elementary to college level. Currently, I serve as an instructional coach and have experience working with students in kindergarten through eighth grade. My creative partner has a background in high school and college level mathematics ranging from Algebra I to Calculus 3 as well as Differential Equations.
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10 Free Middle School Graphic Organizers
STOP THE "WHAT DO I WRITE?" FRUSTRATION. 10 NO-PREP TOOLS FOR ANY TEXT. Looking for versatile, high-rigor Middle School Graphic Organizers that work with both Informational Text and Literature? This free collection of 10 essential reading tools is designed to help students organize their thinking, cite textual evidence, and master state standards without the fluff. Why Teachers Love This Freebie:Universal Design: Use these with any novel, short story, or news article.Digital & Print: Includes r
6th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, ELA Test Prep
ACT English Prep: 2 Months(Daily Spiral Review Bell Ringers & Full Explanations)
This ACT English Prep resource provides two months of daily spiral review to help high school students master ACT English bell ringers. Most ACT prep is overwhelming. Students often get a 50-page packet, feel defeated, and stop. This Two Months of ACT English Spiral Review changes the game. It’s designed to be a 10-minute daily "Bell Ringer" that builds confidence through consistent, manageable exposure to ACT English standards.Why This Works:True Spiral Review: Students don't just learn "Punctu
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep
Daily ACT English Test Practice (Weeks 5-8)
This bundle contains a full month (four weeks) of daily ACT English practice with detailed explanations. It contains weeks five to eight which focus on Conventions of Standard English with specific focus on parallelism, comma splices, and more. This spiral review and full explanations help students build the skills that students need. This top-rated series now has more weeks of practice. Click the follow button for updates on more resources. Stop teaching "random" grammar and start building
9th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Reading
FREE R.A.C.E Strategy Writing Toolkit | Evidence Based Poster & Sentence Stems
Stop the "blank page" struggle! This FREE R.A.C.E. Strategy Toolkit provides everything your students need—from a classroom poster to personal desk reminders—to master evidence-based writing and state test prep. Master Evidence-Based Writing with the Ultimate R.A.C.E. Strategy Toolkit Are your students struggling with constructed response questions? Whether you call it R.A.C.E., R.A.C.E.S., or C.E.R., the goal is the same: teaching students to move beyond one-sentence answers and provide deep te
3rd - 6th
Writing
Free 5th Grade Test Prep Starter Kit
Stop choosing between high-quality instruction and your weekend. This 5th Grade Mastery Sample delivers classroom-proven rigor for your two most critical blocks: ELA and Math. Whether you are prepping for high-stakes state testing or looking for independent math centers, this "Print & Go" resource provides the professional-grade tools your students need to succeed. What’s Included in This Power Sample?1. ELA Mastery: RL.5.1 Assessment (Common Core Aligned)Original High-Interest Passage: Engagin
5th
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Math Test Prep
CCSS
5.NF.A.1
, 5.NF.B.4
, CCRA.L.1
Free Christmas Fractions
FREE Christmas Fractions Worksheet: Simplify, Multiply, and Divide!Get into the holiday spirit while mastering crucial math skills! This FREE printable Christmas fractions worksheet is the perfect resource for 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade math review during the busy December season. This high-quality, no-prep activity focuses specifically on three core skills: Simplifying Fractions: Practice reducing fractions to their lowest terms.Multiplying Fractions: Drill on multiplying fractions and mixed nu
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Fractions
Free Christmas Reader's Theater Plus Free Games
🎭 FREE Christmas Reader's Theater Scripts & Reading Fluency Pack | Elementary Grades (2-5) Are you searching for engaging, no-prep Christmas reading activities to boost student confidence and fluency before the break? Download this FREE Christmas Reader's Theater Resource—the ultimate holiday literacy center resource designed specifically for elementary teachers (2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade). This resource guarantees high engagement, builds expressive reading skills, and
2nd - 5th
Reading
Free Christmas Comprehension Passage Plus A Digital Christmas Comprehension Game
Maximize Engagement Before Break! Grab Your Zero-Prep Holiday Literacy Kit. Are you searching for engaging, free Christmas resources that keep your students focused on reading comprehension right up to the winter break? It's tough to find seasonal literacy activities that are academic and fun! This no-cost, high-value resource is your perfect solution. It combines two powerful tools into one seamless, zero-prep Christmas lesson, instantly solving your end-of-year planning stress. What’s Inside
3rd - 5th
Reading Strategies
Free Westward Expansion Oregon Trail Worksheet, Video, and Interactive Game
Stop Searching! Grab Your Ready-to-Teach Westward Expansion Materials Now. Are you looking for engaging, free resources to teach the Westward Expansion era in your social studies or history class? Finding high-quality, multimedia materials that reinforce key concepts can be tough—and expensive! This no-cost, high-value bundle immediately solves your planning problem by providing three perfectly coordinated resources that cater to different learning styles: A printable Westward Expansion works
3rd - 5th
U.S. History
(Folktales) Leveled Passages Guided Reading Levels L,M, N (Lexiles 450-560)
Are you struggling to find high-quality, leveled reading passages for your guided reading groups that fit perfectly between Level L, Level M, and Level N? This resource is the ultimate time-saver! This targeted set provides 15 different folktales—each a unique story—specifically calibrated to support your small group instruction and dramatically reduce your planning time. Get back those hours you spend searching for appropriate texts! Targeted Leveled Reading: Includes 15 different folktale
1st - 4th
Reading
FREE Thanksgiving Break Worksheets (Grade 1 to Grade 2)
Need a quick, no-prep solution for homework over the holiday break?Grab this FREE Thanksgiving Review Packet—the perfect seasonal freebie designed to keep primary students ( 1st grade and 2nd grade) engaged and practicing essential skills! This mini holiday break packet requires zero teacher prep and is an instant download. What's Included in this FREE Mini Packet: Printable Math Worksheet: A fun, engaging page focused on subtraction practice (e.g., 2-digit subtraction and addition), ideal f
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
Daily ACT Practice Week 4
This document contains one week (five days) of daily practice for the English portion of the ACT. The English portion of the test contains questions that deal with rhetorical skills, language usage, grammar, and additional topics. This week focuses on transitions and clarity (diction). Access Weeks 5-8---DAILY ACT ENGLISH--- Click Here To Access Daily ACT English Test Practice (Week 1)Click Here To Access Daily ACT English Test Practice (Week 2)Click Here To Access Daily ACT English Test Practic
9th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
FREE Thanksgiving Break Packet Sampler (Grades 3-5)
This FREE sample resource is from my larger Thanksgiving Break packet. Try out this resource today. This no-prep resource provides a sample of an activity that third, fourth, or fifth grade students can do for free.
3rd - 5th
Reading
Fun Thanksgiving Break Review Packet (Grades 3 - 5)
Whether you are looking for high-interest activities for your third, fourth, or fifth grade students to do right before Thanksgiving break or whether you are looking for a Thanksgiving break packet to keep skills sharp during Thanksgiving break, this is a great resource! Nine different no-prep activities are included. Just print and go. An answer key is also included. Math, reading comprehension, writing, and grammar activities are all included. Types of Resources IncludedColor By Number Math
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Reading, Writing
Algebra 1 Solving Equations and Inequalities
Algebra 1: The Ultimate 4-Week Practice Packet for Solving Equations & InequalitiesTransform your Algebra 1 unit on equations and inequalities with this massive 176 page, no-prep 4-week practice packet. This comprehensive resource is expertly designed to save you hours of planning and provide your students with consistent, high-quality, and scaffolded practice. From basic two-step equations to complex absolute value inequalities, this packet covers key concepts your students need to achieve mast
8th - 10th
Algebra, Math Test Prep
CCSS
HSA-SSE.A.1b
, HSA-CED.A.1
, HSA-CED.A.4
+2
Free No-Prep Addition Game
⚡️ NO PREP, JUST PRINT: Instantly implement this addition math center or small-group instruction. Zero cutting, laminating, or setup required. 🎯 Master Core Skills: Provides targeted review and practice for the most-tested elementary math concepts. Access this freebie from my bundle today. Why Download This Free Sample? ⚡️ NO PREP Required: Just print and play! Save precious time with zero cutting, gluing, or setup.🎯 Targeted Skill Practice: Specifically focuses on the essential and often
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic
No-Prep Addition and Subtraction Games (Six Games | Leveled)
There is no need to scramble or rush to create differentiated materials. This NO-PREP Math Games Bundle is the all-in-one solution designed to master crucial 2nd and 3rd-grade addition and subtraction skills. Everything you need is in one place, making differentiation effortless and ensuring high student engagement! Key Features & Benefits ⚡️ NO PREP, JUST PRINT: Instantly implement differentiated math centers or small-group instruction. Zero cutting or setup required.🎯 Master Core Skills: Pr
2nd - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
Multiple Meaning Words Worksheets: Task Cards and a Slide Presentation Too!
Struggling to teach multiple meaning words and main idea effectively? This comprehensive ELA resource bundle provides a comprehensive resource to assist with boosting vocabulary, comprehension, and engagement in grades 3-5. Save valuable prep time with this all-in-one solution designed for seamless classroom instruction. What's Included in Your ELA Mastery Bundle:📝 Main Idea Worksheets: Focused practice activities to solidify reading comprehension skills.🎯 28 Multiple Meaning Words Task Cards:
3rd - 5th
Reading, Vocabulary
FREE Decimal Place Value Chart Cheat Sheet Bookmark & Reference Guide
Solve the Place Value Puzzle! Grab the Essential Reference Tool Your Students Need. Are you tired of drawing the decimal place value chart (tenths, hundredths, thousandths) on the board every single day? Stop wasting precious instructional minutes! This free, printable decimal bookmark is the fastest way to get a comprehensive, accurate decimal reference guide directly into your students' hands. This is the ultimate low-prep math resource for your decimal unit! Why This FREE Decimal Bookmark is
4th - 5th
Decimals
FREE! Decimal Place Value Review Worksheet & BONUS Reference Bookmark
Stop the Decimal Headache! Grab Your Ready-to-Print Practice Worksheet. Are you running low on time and need an instant, effective resource to review decimal place value? This free, high-quality worksheet is the perfect solution for quick warm-ups, homework, or math centers. This single-page worksheet hits key decimal skills and provides the clean, organized practice your students need to cement their understanding. Why Download This Free Decimal Worksheet NOW? We know teachers need resources
4th - 5th
Arithmetic, Decimals
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Experience
I have been teaching for 15 years and have presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Illinois Association of Gifted Children (IAGC)conventions. During this time, I have worked with students from elementary to college level. Currently, I serve as an instructional coach and have experience working with students in kindergarten through eighth grade. My creative partner has a background in high school and college level mathematics ranging from Algebra I to Calculus 3 as well as Differential Equations.
Teaching style
Hands-On, Multidisciplinary, and at Multiple Critical Thinking Levels
Awards & shining teacher moments
The admiration and support of my family, friends, and my beloved TpT customers.
My own education history
M.S.Ed
BS Engineering
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