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Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
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I have over a decade of experience teaching everything from preschool to high school, including classes for students with autism and other significant disabilities
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Preview of 8E-WE3a Punctuation and Capitalization Work Samples- VAAP Evidence!

8E-WE3a Punctuation and Capitalization Work Samples- VAAP Evidence!

This product includes TWELVE different work samples that address the ASOL 8E-WE3a which requires students to use standard English rules when writing by using ending punctuation and capitalization when writing a sentence or question. Three different levels of difficulty are included to provide for differentiation as well as multiple practice opportunities. Cut and paste presentation in addition to paper and pencil activities makes the activities more hands on and the writing prompts provide for
Preview of Nonfiction Differentiated Reading Passages - Wild Animals! VAAP/SPED!

Nonfiction Differentiated Reading Passages - Wild Animals! VAAP/SPED!

Do you need work samples for VAAP or other alternative assessments that address using context clues, determining the meaning of vocabulary words, and using figurative language for standards for multiple grade levels? Look no further! These samples were specifically designed for use in self-contained classrooms and this bundle is a superb value! 24 work samples are included in this bundle and are tiered at different levels- students can learn about 9 different animals as they practice critical
Preview of High School VESOL Math Instructional Book Bundle!

High School VESOL Math Instructional Book Bundle!

This bundle supports instruction across ALL TEN high school VESOLS! Never wonder if you're teaching the content correctly again and support families and classroom staff at the same time! Each book fully explains one of the high school VESOL standards and provides step by step sample problems. Teachers are pulled many directions at once- let Special Ed Safari take something off your plate by providing explanatory text, supporting illustrations, and examples of content to support VESOL instructi
Preview of Digital AND Printable Summer Fun Writing Prompts and Journal-  ESY and Practice!

Digital AND Printable Summer Fun Writing Prompts and Journal- ESY and Practice!

***May 2020 Update: This product now includes both a printable version AND a version compatible with Google Drive™ and Google Classroom™! Directions are included for use with Google Drive™.*** This is the ultimate print and go resource to aid with planning for ESY or to beat that summer slide! 25 summer-themed writing prompts are included for students to continue their writing practice over the summer. Simply print, bind, and go! This is a great resource to send home for summer practice, to u
Preview of VESOL-ALIGNED Possible/Impossible Print AND Digital Work Samples- VAAP and SPED

VESOL-ALIGNED Possible/Impossible Print AND Digital Work Samples- VAAP and SPED

***November 2021 Update: This product has been aligned for VESOLs and is compatible with Google Drive™ and Google Classroom™! This product includes three different work samples that address the VESOLs M-7 10 and M-8 6 which involves describing the probability of different events. Varied levels of difficulty are included to provide for differentiation as well as multiple practice opportunities. Cut and paste presentation makes the activity more hands on and the number of answer choices can be
Preview of HS G12a Identifying Continents and Oceans Print AND Digital Work Samples- VAAP!

HS G12a Identifying Continents and Oceans Print AND Digital Work Samples- VAAP!

This product includes both a printable version AND a version compatible with Google Drive™ and Google Classroom™! Directions are included for use with Google Drive™. FIVE different sets of work samples are included to address identifying both continents and oceans and are at different levels of difficulty to support differentiation. The printable option allows for cut and paste, use with a word bank, or just presentation of the activities for labeling and identification. No prep is the best! A
Preview of YEARLONG Bundle- VESOL Aligned Word Problems of the Day for VAAP and SPED

YEARLONG Bundle- VESOL Aligned Word Problems of the Day for VAAP and SPED

Change up your math routine and support students as they practice solving addition and subtraction word problems with this assortment of 330 different word problems with different seasonal and holiday themes! Creating word problems is a pain- this product makes it easy and allows teachers to focus on differentiating for students and ensuring accommodations are provided, problem solving strategies are modeled, and students are successful! The problems are formatted for easy inclusion into existi
Preview of FREE & VESOL-ALIGNED Counting Money Work Samples! VAAP and SPED!

FREE & VESOL-ALIGNED Counting Money Work Samples! VAAP and SPED!

This product includes THREE different work samples that address VESOLS M-3 8 and M-4 14 where students have to count various totals of money. Larger quantities of money and mixed coins and bills provide for additional enrichment and life skills practice. Three different levels of difficulty are included to provide for differentiation as well as multiple practice opportunities. Cut and paste presentation in addition to paper and pencil activities makes the activities more hands on and the cut an
Preview of Print AND Digital Identifying 3D Shapes Work Samples- Differentiated!

Print AND Digital Identifying 3D Shapes Work Samples- Differentiated!

***September 2021 Update: This product now includes both a printable version AND a version compatible with Google Drive™ and Google Classroom™! Directions are included for use with Google Drive™.*** This product includes SEVEN different work samples where students have to identify common 3D shapes. Three different levels of difficulty are included to provide for differentiation as well as multiple practice opportunities. Cut and paste presentation in addition to paper and pencil activities makes
Preview of HSE-WP 1a Differentiated Opinion Writing Activities- The Beach! VAAP and SPED

HSE-WP 1a Differentiated Opinion Writing Activities- The Beach! VAAP and SPED

This product is a double whammy in so many ways! Designed as the backbone of a writing unit all about going to the beach, this product includes THREE differentiated options for brainstorming and prewriting as well as THREE different options for students to write their own opinion about going to the beach and practice giving reasons for their position. This resource aligns to the following ASOL: HSE-WP 1a) The student will write about a personal opinion and give more than one reason supporting
Preview of All About Area- Differentiated Math Unit for VAAP/SPED- VESOL Aligned

All About Area- Differentiated Math Unit for VAAP/SPED- VESOL Aligned

If you are in charge of teaching students with diverse learning needs how to calculate area, this unit covers all the bases! This bundle is a comprehensive product that provides the concrete teaching information, practice opportunities, and assessment tools you need to instruct this skill! Face to face, virtual, and hybrid instructional models are all covered because this product includes DIGITAL products as well! Included here: *Instructional book with clear information, designed to support p
Preview of Nonfiction Differentiated Reading Passages BUNDLE- Animals! VESOL ALIGNED!

Nonfiction Differentiated Reading Passages BUNDLE- Animals! VESOL ALIGNED!

Do you need high interest, age appropriate reading passages for students who receive special education services? Look no further! This bundle lays the foundation for an engaging unit all about animals, with FIVE different sets of differentiated reading passages along with comprehension questions focusing on main idea and details. These passages were specifically designed for students completing alternative assessment tasks and work for a variety of activities, including assessment, small group
Preview of S8.18 Identifying Objects, Atoms & Molecules Work Samples - SPED/VAAP!

S8.18 Identifying Objects, Atoms & Molecules Work Samples - SPED/VAAP!

This product includes both a printable version AND a version compatible with Google Drive™ and Google Classroom™! Directions are included for use with Google Drive™. TEN different work samples are included to address identifying objects, atoms and molecules and also includes practice with elements and compounds for additional depth and rigor. The printable option allows for cut and paste, use with a word bank, or just presentation of the activities for labeling and identification. No prep is t
Preview of National Parks Differentiated Reading Passages Bundle- VAAP/SPED!

National Parks Differentiated Reading Passages Bundle- VAAP/SPED!

Are you looking for high interest, age appropriate reading passages for your students who read at various levels within the same class? Look no further than this bundle of reading passages all about four of America's National Parks! Featuring my own original text and photography, this bundle not only includes three different levels of reading passage for each park, but also includes three different work samples for each park. This gives you a total of TWELVE reading passages and TWELVE differe
Preview of PRINT AND DIGITAL Halloween Ratio Work Samples- VAAP and SPED!

PRINT AND DIGITAL Halloween Ratio Work Samples- VAAP and SPED!

Do you need resources for teaching ratio relationships for students receiving special education services or taking alternative assessments? Look no further! This product has two different work samples at two different levels so differentiation is a breeze! These activities can be used for assessment, individual practice, small groups, homework, and more. Just print and go! Check out these other Special Ed Safari products specifically designed to support instruction: 8E-WE3a Punctuation and Capit
Preview of 8E-WE 1a Using Question Marks Work Samples- VAAP and SPED Skill Practice

8E-WE 1a Using Question Marks Work Samples- VAAP and SPED Skill Practice

This product includes SIX different work samples at three levels of difficulty to address ASOL 8E-WE 1a, which requires students to punctuate sentences with question marks correctly. Cut and paste, sentence editing, and independent composition options are included to make differentiation a breeze! As if that weren't enough, this resource includes a version compatible with Google Drive™ and Google Classroom™! Directions are included for use with Google Drive™. Special Ed Safari is all about reso
Preview of Differentiated Reading Passages- Shenandoah National Park- VAAP Evidence!

Differentiated Reading Passages- Shenandoah National Park- VAAP Evidence!

Do you need high interest, age appropriate reading passages for students who receive special educations services? Look no further! These passages were specifically designed for students completing alternative assessment portfolios and work for a variety of activities, including assessment, small group instruction, individual practice, homework, and more! They were specifically designed to address the following ASOLs: → 6E-CN 1b: The student will determine the central idea of a short nonfiction p
Preview of HSE-WP 1a Differentiated Opinion Writing Activities BUNDLE! VAAP and SPED

HSE-WP 1a Differentiated Opinion Writing Activities BUNDLE! VAAP and SPED

Do you need high interest, age appropriate writing activities to support opinion writing for students taking alternative assessments or receiving special education services? Look no further! Each included topic here has differentiated activities to support brainstorming/prewriting as well as writing their opinions and giving reasons for their position, and can be the backbone of a themed writing unit to support year-round instruction. Activities are aligned to the following ASOL: HSE-WP 1a) Th
Preview of HS-H1b American Holidays Work Samples- VAAP and SPED

HS-H1b American Holidays Work Samples- VAAP and SPED

This product contains ELEVEN different work samples that address ASOL HS-H1b! All four identified holidays are included here, with options for visual supports, text only answers, and sorting as responses. These activities were specifically designed for students completing alternative assessments and the included visuals can be used as answer banks, cut and paste options, and more. Differentiation is a breeze with this variety of work samples! As if that weren't enough, this resource has been
Preview of Fiction Comprehension Work Samples- Animal Dance Party- VAAP and SPED/VESOLS

Fiction Comprehension Work Samples- Animal Dance Party- VAAP and SPED/VESOLS

Do you need high interest, age appropriate FICTION reading passages for students who receive special education services? Look no further! These passages were specifically designed for students completing alternative assessment portfolios and lessons and will work for a variety of activities, including assessment, small group instruction, individual practice, homework, and more! As if that weren't enough, this resource includes a version compatible with Google Drive™ and Google Classroom™! Direct
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About the store

Experience

I have over a decade of experience teaching everything from preschool to high school, including classes for students with autism and other significant disabilities

Teaching style

If I had to describe myself I'd say I'm engaging, funny, and communication focused! My goal is for students to participate, to engage with the material, and to show what they know.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Every day I get to be with students is a great day! My biggest honor is seeing student growth.

My own education history

I have a BA in history, an MSEd in Early Childhood Special Education with an annotation in emotional and behavioral disabilities, and an EdS in School Leadership.

Additional biographical information

When I'm not designing products, I'm hiking, reading, and traveling. I love being busy!