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Hello, and welcome to my store! I have taught for 14 years in four different states. I have taught at all levels and many subjects. My aim with this store to ease the burden of lesson planning by creating ready-to-use materials that can streamline the planning process. Currently, I teach middle school special education, adjunct at a local university helping prepare the next generation of educators, and I mentor current educators on creating self-paced classrooms to aid student learning.
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Preview of The Outsiders: Complete Unit

The Outsiders: Complete Unit

Everything you need for reading "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton. Included in this bundle: -Quick Writes -Vocabulary List (definitions) -Vocabulary Worksheets -Tests
Preview of Place Value Concepts - 8 Lessons of Slideshows

Place Value Concepts - 8 Lessons of Slideshows

Place Value Concepts - 8 Lessons This bundle has 8 different slideshows for a full unit on place value concepts up to 6 places. Keep an eye out for the bundle that includes guided notes to go with each slideshow!
Preview of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - Vocabulary Worksheets

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - Vocabulary Worksheets

These worksheets give students a chance to dive deeper into the vocabulary words they are learning while reading "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. 8 total pages with an answer key!
Preview of Numerical Expressions & Factors: 15 lessons

Numerical Expressions & Factors: 15 lessons

Are you looking for a ready-to-go unit on numerical expressions and factors? LOOK NO FURTHER! With this product, you get 15 lessons: 12 Must Do Lessons, 2 Should Do, 1 Aspire to Do. These lessons come with videos, guided notes, practice activities, IXL activities that correspond, and mastery checks.
Preview of Conjunctions & Prepositions: Videos, Guided Notes, Practice, & Mastery Checks

Conjunctions & Prepositions: Videos, Guided Notes, Practice, & Mastery Checks

Are you looking to teach your students conjunctions and prepositions, but struggle to find the time to make the lessons? LOOK NO FURTHER! 8 Lessons in Total: 5 Must Do Lessons, 2 Should Do Lessons, and 1 Aspire to Do Lesson (Modeled off of Modern Classrooms Approach) This product contains videos with guided notes, practice problems, the information to create IXL Quizzes (if needed), and mastery checks. Just download and go!
Preview of Conjunctions & Prepositions: Videos, Guided Notes, Practice, & Mastery Checks

Conjunctions & Prepositions: Videos, Guided Notes, Practice, & Mastery Checks

Are you looking to teach your students conjunctions and prepositions, but struggle to find the time to make the lessons? LOOK NO FURTHER! 8 Lessons in Total: 5 Must Do Lessons, 2 Should Do Lessons, and 1 Aspire to Do Lesson (Modeled off of Modern Classrooms Approach) This product contains videos with guided notes, practice problems, the information to create IXL Quizzes (if needed), and mastery checks. Just download and go!
Preview of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Tests - with answer keys

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Tests - with answer keys

Looking for print and go test for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton? Look no further! This has 3 different tests and has answer keys! Look for the bundle coming soon!
Preview of Contractions: 2 Lessons!

Contractions: 2 Lessons!

Lesson 1: Learning objective: I can correctly identify what two words make up a contraction.Why this matters: Mastering contractions helps you understand and use everyday language more efficiently when texting, writing, and speaking.Lesson 2: Learning objective: I can correctly use contractions in my writing.Why this matters: Mastering contractions helps you write faster and more clearly, so your texts, stories, and even social media posts will be easier for everyone to understand.In this produc
Preview of Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief: Quick Writes, Tests, and Graphic Organizer

Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief: Quick Writes, Tests, and Graphic Organizer

-Four Different Quick Writes: 1. Who is Percy? 2. Hello, Mother 3. Visit the Arch 4. A True Son -Graphic Organizer -Three Different Tests -Test Answer Key
Preview of Multiplication Facts BUNDLE - 15 worksheets

Multiplication Facts BUNDLE - 15 worksheets

15 Worksheets - just Print & Go! These worksheets work on a wide range of multiplication between 0-12. Great for in class practice or homework packets.
Preview of Multiplication Facts: Number Lines 2-9

Multiplication Facts: Number Lines 2-9

Multiplication Facts via Number Lines, numbers 2-9 Only $1.00, just print and go!
Preview of Contractions: Identify Two Words (Presentation, Student Papers, & Answer Key)

Contractions: Identify Two Words (Presentation, Student Papers, & Answer Key)

Learning objective: I can correctly identify what two words make up a contraction.Why this matters: Mastering contractions helps you understand and use everyday language more efficiently when texting, writing, and speaking.In this product, you get all the materials needed to teach your students what a contraction is and let them practice identifying what two words make up the contraction. You will find: -Google Slides Presentation-Warm Up Activity-Student Guided Notes-Student Practice Questions-
Preview of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Quick Writes - 4 Different Ones

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Quick Writes - 4 Different Ones

Print & Go! Four different Quick Writes to use when reading "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. Look for "The Outsiders" bundle coming soon!
Preview of Yogi Bear Alphabet Letters

Yogi Bear Alphabet Letters

Hey Hey, Boo Boo!! Looking for Yogi Bear themed classroom material, look no further! Just download, print, and go!
Preview of Place Value Concepts Lesson 1: Slideshow & Guided Notes

Place Value Concepts Lesson 1: Slideshow & Guided Notes

Place Value Concepts - Lesson 1 Slideshow & Guided NotesThis lesson is working with students on naming and identifying the first six place value names. The guided notes are attached so students can follow along and take notes. This lesson is part of a whole unit - 8 total lessons with slideshows and guided notes. Keep an eye out for the whole unit bundle coming soon!
Preview of Exit Tickets: 6 Options with aligned to Objectives

Exit Tickets: 6 Options with aligned to Objectives

Print & Go! These exit tickets are perfect for students to show what they know. There are six different exit tickets, one for each of the following objectives: - I can use rounding to estimate a sum and a difference. -I can write a number in standard form. -I can read and write a number in word form.-I can write a number in expanded form.-I can compare multi-digit numbers by using the symbols <, >, and =. -I can round a multi-digit number to any place.
Preview of Place Value Concepts Slideshow 6

Place Value Concepts Slideshow 6

Place Value Concepts - Lesson 6 Slideshow Keep an eye out for the whole unit! Bundle coming soon!
Preview of Place Value Concepts Slideshow 1: identify first six place values

Place Value Concepts Slideshow 1: identify first six place values

Place Value Concepts - Lesson 1 SlideshowThis lesson is working with students on naming and identifying the first six place value names. There is a bundle that contains the slideshow and guided notes. This lesson is part of a whole unit - 8 total lessons with slideshows and guided notes.
Preview of Factor Trees Lesson: Warm up, Practice, Mastery Checks, Extension Activity

Factor Trees Lesson: Warm up, Practice, Mastery Checks, Extension Activity

Download and go! Teach your students about factor trees with this lesson. Also gauge their understanding with 4 different mastery checks.
Preview of Prime Factorization Lesson: Warm up, Practice, Mastery Checks, Extension

Prime Factorization Lesson: Warm up, Practice, Mastery Checks, Extension

Download and go! This Prime Factorization lesson includes a warm up activity, 9 practice problems, 4 mastery check questions, and an extension activity.
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About the store

Experience

Hello, and welcome to my store! I have taught for 14 years in four different states. I have taught at all levels and many subjects. My aim with this store to ease the burden of lesson planning by creating ready-to-use materials that can streamline the planning process. Currently, I teach middle school special education, adjunct at a local university helping prepare the next generation of educators, and I mentor current educators on creating self-paced classrooms to aid student learning.

Teaching style

I love to have a plan, and I try to follow my plans. However, as a special education teacher some days that just doesn't happen. I am very flexible and can roll with the punches and adapt/modify on the fly as needed.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Modern Classrooms Distinguished Educator

My own education history

I went to college and received a bachelor's degree in business administration. I realized real quickly that working in the "business" world wasn't the right choice for me. So I went back to college and got my master's degree in education from Cumberland University in Tennessee. I have also taken course work in special education above my master's.

Additional biographical information

I am happily married and we share 3 Labrador retrievers. I enjoy reading, camping, and relaxing with the dogs and my husband. I also volunteer at church with the special needs ministry.