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Troy, Illinois, United States
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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 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 Read for Detail & Making Inferences: Download, Print, & Go!

Read for Detail & Making Inferences: Download, Print, & Go!

This bundle offers a total of 8 passages with graphic organizers. -4 passages and graphic organizers to use for reading for details (with answer keys). -2 fiction passages and graphic organizers to use for making an inference (with answer keys). -2 nonfiction passages and graphic organizers to use for making an inference (with answer keys).
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 Number Matching Worksheets 1-10

Number Matching Worksheets 1-10

Print and go! Let your students show what they know when these ready to use number matching worksheets for numbers 1-10.
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 Multiplying by 2s-9s Worksheets - Print & Go!

Multiplying by 2s-9s Worksheets - Print & Go!

Print & Go! Eight worksheets for multiplying by 2s through 9s. Great for independent practice or homework.
Preview of Spelling Journal - includes Activities and Test

Spelling Journal - includes Activities and Test

Spelling Journal to use for a week - works great as a homework packet to allow kids to study at home. Monday: flashcards Tuesday: one letter per box Wednesday: rainbow write Thursday: silly sentences Friday: Spelling Test
Preview of Numbers to 3

Numbers to 3

Learning objective: I can show how many objects match the number 1, 2, or 3.Why this matters: Learning about the numbers 1, 2, and 3 lets you show how many cookies you want to eat!In this product, you get all the materials needed to teach students on numbers to three (3). You will find: -Google Slides Presentation-Warm Up Activity-Student Guided Notes-Student Practice Questions-Extra Practice Questions-Extension Activity-Answer Key**Just download and print, ready to go!**
Preview of Read for Detail: 4 Passages, 4 Graphic Organizers, 4 Answer Keys

Read for Detail: 4 Passages, 4 Graphic Organizers, 4 Answer Keys

Just download, print, and go! This product is four different passages with graphic organizers and answer keys. This will help students learn to identify key details after reading a short passage.
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.
Preview of Finding Prime Factors Lesson

Finding Prime Factors Lesson

This lesson contains: -Warm Up Activity -Key Points -Practice Problems -Mastery Checks (check for understanding) -Extension Activity Just download and go!
Preview of Subtracting Fractions Like Denominators: Warmup, Notes, Practice, Mastery Checks

Subtracting Fractions Like Denominators: Warmup, Notes, Practice, Mastery Checks

Ready to go Lesson - Just Download & Go! This lesson contains a warm-up activity, a linked video with guided notes, practice problems, mastery checks, extension activity, and answer key!
Preview of Simplifying Fractions Lesson

Simplifying Fractions Lesson

Here is a FREE resource if you are looking to work on simplifying fractions. This lesson contains a linked video with guided notes, practice problems, and two mastery checks to check for understanding. Like it? Leave a comment! Look in store for other units/lessons that go along with it!
Preview of Number Matching Worksheet 1-5

Number Matching Worksheet 1-5

Print and go!Number Matching Worksheet for numbers 1-5. Back to School theme **Clipart purchased from Chick on the Run. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-School-Supplies-Sample-Clip-Art-3350107
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About the store

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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.

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.