Academics with Purpose
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Indiana, United States
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I have been in the field of early childhood unofficially since I was about 7 years old. Taking my first position as a Sunday school helper for the 4 and 5 year old class. As far as my memory serves me, I have always wanted to work with and/or care for children. In “97” I completed high school and began my first official job as a home daycare teacher. I have been in the classroom as a teacher, observer, mental health personal, evaluator and much more.
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Basic Pre-Assessment
With this basic pre-assessment you will be able to pinpoint your students needs very quickly. This assessment allows for you to create individualization and small groups. It also comes with a bonus assess the assessment form.
PreK - K
For All Subjects
Number Recognition Sheet 1-100 Out of Order
Find out with ease what numbers your students excel in and which ones they need a little more help recognizing. With this out of sequence worksheet it will be a breeze to target the area of need.
PreK - 1st
Math
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
Basic Employee Write-up Form
This is a basic Employee Disciplinary Action Form. It is very simple to complete and understand. Don't forget to follow us we are constantly uploading new materials monthly!
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Classroom Observation Support Tool C.O.S.T.
C.O.S.T. is a new classroom tool to support your teachers in growth and development. Directors/Managers would observe the classroom 3 different times to identify the positive and areas of improvement. Fill out the easy to use form and develop a plan for your teachers to work towards. There is even an area for a follow up time frame. This form is not only friendly to use but your staff will will at ease knowing your their to support them not criticize.
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
After-School Lesson Plan Template
This is the perfect lesson plan template for your after-school program. You can use the preset design or personalize, you can't go wrong with either one!
K - 3rd
For All Subjects
Basic Employee Suspension or Termination Form
Use these easy to read and fill out forms to either suspend or terminate an employee. Don't forget to follow us we are constantly uploading new materials monthly!
Not Specific
1ST, 2ND, 3RD GRADE DOLCH SIGHT WORD LEARNER SHEETS
We have created phrases and grouped words to teach all Dolch sight words in grades 1-3. Grades 1 & 3 have 7 phrases or grouped words grade 2 has 8. Once your students have learned them, they will know all sight words for their grades. This means if you teach 1-7 per week or 1-8 your students will have mastered all words in 7 to 8 short weeks. There are built in congratulation stops for each section mastered.
PreK - 3rd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
Exploring School Feelings
These worksheets will help children identify the different types of feelings that they will encounter while in school. Don't forget to follow us we are constantly uploading new materials monthly!
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Alphabet Fill-In
Use this worksheet as an assessment, classroom work or homework. These worksheets will help encourage students to learn the correct order in which alphabet go and the way they are written.
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Finger Tracing Numbers 0-9
Use these pre numbered worksheets to assist students in the writing form. The big easy to read numbers will encourage students to follow the patterns. Then use the sheets with pencils to start writing practice. Here's a little nugget, if you laminate the sheets and give the student a dry eraser marker, they can practice over and over again! Don't forget to follow us we are constantly uploading new materials monthly!
PreK - 1st
Math, Writing
Grape Math Counting and Coloring
With this Grape Math worksheet the kiddos will love counting, coloring and having sliced grapes for a healthy snack. Have the students say the number across from each bunch of grapes. Then have them color the correct amount of grapes to match the number. Don't forget to follow us we are constantly uploading new materials monthly!
PreK - 1st
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN DOLCH SIGHT WORD LEARNER SHEETS
We have created phrases and grouped words to teach all Dolch sight words in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Each grade has 10 phrases or grouped words. Once your students have learned them, they will know all sight words for their grades. This means if you teach 1-10 per week your students will have mastered all words in 10 short weeks. There are built in congratulation stops for each section mastered.
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
Upper and Lower Case Letter Recognition
Want to teach your students their alphabet in half the time? Try these worksheets that teach 24 letters at 1 time, by combining letters that look alike and teaching them first, for just 10 min. a day. Once your students learn those they will be eager to learn the rest! Then have the students to trace the letters to start the writing journey as well.
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
L.K.1a
Do You Know What A Scientist Wears?
Use this worksheet to encourage the students to learn about how scientist dress and the types of tools they use. Also allow them to color the black and white scientist and make it their own.
PreK - 1st
Other (Arts), Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Missing Letters
Use this worksheet as an assessment, classroom work or homework. These worksheets will help encourage students to learn the correct order in which alphabet go and the way they are written.
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
How many Squares?
Use this worksheet to help your students brush up on their counting details.
Not Specific
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
Count And Color
Teach your students counting, writing and square shape skills with this count and color worksheet.
PreK - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Writing
BASIC SHAPE ASSESSMENT
After teaching the basic shapes and letters use this assessment to identify areas of growth and need. Read the directions to the student from page 2 and allow them time to complete each step.
PreK - K
Math
Pre-K Lesson Plans
Use this lesson plan template to implement creative intentional teaching.
PreK - K
For All Subjects
Do Grades Have Names?
This poster can be used to encourage students to strive for the best! You can also use this as a quick quiz to have your students memorize the names of the grades. Also define the names to give them a better understanding. Don't forget to follow us we are constantly uploading new materials monthly!
Not Specific
Informational Text, Spelling, Vocabulary
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About the store
Experience
I have been in the field of early childhood unofficially since I was about 7 years old. Taking my first position as a Sunday school helper for the 4 and 5 year old class. As far as my memory serves me, I have always wanted to work with and/or care for children. In “97” I completed high school and began my first official job as a home daycare teacher. I have been in the classroom as a teacher, observer, mental health personal, evaluator and much more.
Teaching style
My teaching style falls between Demonstrator, Hybrid and Facilitator. On occasions I use Lecturer and Delegator styles as well. It simply depends on whom I'm teaching. I believe when teaching children and training adults you must be flexible to your audience in order to reach them. Flexibility allows you to utilize the correct teaching style for your audience.
Awards & shining teacher moments
The Council for Professional Recognition 2021:
PD Specialist
Infancy Onward 2022:
ECMH-E®
Early Childhood Family Associate
Intentional Teaching Publishers 2023:
Independent Consulting for Early Childhood Education
Author and Publisher
My own education history
Lew Wallace High School in 1997:
High School Diploma
Ivy Tech State College in 2002:
Associates of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
Concentration in Administration
Indiana University Northwest in 2020:
Bachelor’s in General Studies
Concentration in Human Resources
Minor in African American and Diaspora Studies
Minor in Communications
Additional biographical information
I launched my college experience in “97” with a major in nursing, in “00” I switched my major to ECE. I graduated in “02” obtaining my first college degree and again in ”20” with my second degree. I have been in all types of positions from Substitute Teacher to Project Specialist. I have created behavior plans for students that showed significant growth in the child on the side of controlling his/her temperament, identifying feelings, positive response, self awareness and conflict resolution. I have conducted observations on children that were exhibiting non-healthy behaviors as well as showing signs of a delayed disabilities. I have conducted meetings with parent after my findings and have pointed them in the right direction in order to receive the correct assistance. I have also created curriculum's within curriculum's for different centers.
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