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Teaching is my second career...and I'm so glad that I found my way into the classroom! Since 2016 I have been teaching math and science to 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders. I work with a wide range of students: gifted and accelerated, special needs, basic skills, and ESL. Prior to getting my teaching certifications, I spent a year substituting in local districts across all grades - from K to 12. It was at this time that I realized that Middle School is my sweet spot!
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Preview of Rational Number Decimal Gallery Walk

Rational Number Decimal Gallery Walk

Rational Number Operations can be a struggle for some students. This activity lets them focus on - and hopefully grown confidence in - working with Decimals. Students will work through the expressions, moving around the page in a "random" order. Starting with Box A, students will solve the expression and locate their answer in one of the other boxes. Once they find their answer, they will then work to solve that box's expression. Student will work around the page until they successfully a
Preview of Digital Color by Number Absolute Value 3 ... Integers Expressions

Digital Color by Number Absolute Value 3 ... Integers Expressions

This is a digital resource that uses Google Sheets. Students will answer 12 questions about absolute value of integers to create their mystery image. In this case students start out with a whole apple; as they work they take bites out of their apple until all they are left with is an apple core. They will have to type their answer in the purple shaded box to the right of each question. If their answer is correct, a bite will be taken out of their apple. If they answer incorrectly, nothing w
Preview of Digital Color by Number: Absolute Value 2, Greater Than

Digital Color by Number: Absolute Value 2, Greater Than

This is a digital resource that uses Google Sheets. Students will answer 14 questions about absolute value of integers to create their mystery image, in this case a series of boxes following the rainbow of colors in reverse. They will have to type their answer in the purple shaded box to the right of each question. If their answer is correct, some of their mystery image will be revealed. If they answer incorrectly, nothing will happen. They can check their work and try again. Students will
Preview of Digital Color by Number: Absolute Value 1 (Distance Learning)

Digital Color by Number: Absolute Value 1 (Distance Learning)

This is a digital resource that uses Google Sheets. Students will answer 14 questions about absolute value of integers to create their mystery image, in this case a series of boxes following the rainbow of colors. They will have to type their answer in the purple shaded box to the right of each question. If their answer is correct, some of their mystery image will be revealed. If they answer incorrectly, nothing will happen. They can check their work and try again. Students will get a "cau
Preview of Digital Color by Number PEMDAS Bundle (Order of Operations)

Digital Color by Number PEMDAS Bundle (Order of Operations)

This is a collection of digital resource that use Google Sheets. This bundle contains three different Order of Operations (PEMDAS) color by number activities. PEMDAS 1: Students will answer 12 questions using the four operations to create their mystery image. PEMDAS 2: Students will answer 14 questions using all components of PEMDAS - except Exponents - to create their mystery image. PEMDAS 3: Students will answer 15 questions using all components of PEMDAS to create their mystery image. As
Preview of Digital Color by Number PEMDAS 3 (Order of Operations)

Digital Color by Number PEMDAS 3 (Order of Operations)

This is a digital resource that uses Google Sheets. Students will answer 15 questions following the Order of Operations to create their mystery image, in this case rainbow boxes that meet and form a red plus sign. They will have to type their answer in the purple shaded box to the right of each question. If their answer is correct, some of their mystery image will be revealed. If they answer incorrectly, nothing will happen. They can check their work and try again. Students will get a "caut
Preview of Solving 2-Step and Multi-Step Inequalities Dominoes

Solving 2-Step and Multi-Step Inequalities Dominoes

Students match inequalities to the solution in this domino follow-me activity. There are two versions of the game. Version one has 12 dominoes with eleven inequalities, this version has a marked starting point. In version two, the start/stop pieces are removed and an additional inequality was added. Students can start anywhere in the sequence. This activity focuses on solving inequalities, but students also need to tap into their integer operations skills and remember how to combine like t
Preview of Tangram Solving One-Step Equations

Tangram Solving One-Step Equations

Tangrams are 7 piece puzzles that date back to Ancient China. In this set of puzzles, students will work to solve four different sets of equations, creating four different animal tangram puzzles. I recommend that students solve the equations first, writing their answers above each expression THEN cut out the puzzle pieces. With the answers written on the pieces, assembling the puzzle is an easier process. Make sure to line up the answer with the equation. When everything is correct, the st
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Teaching is my second career...and I'm so glad that I found my way into the classroom! Since 2016 I have been teaching math and science to 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders. I work with a wide range of students: gifted and accelerated, special needs, basic skills, and ESL. Prior to getting my teaching certifications, I spent a year substituting in local districts across all grades - from K to 12. It was at this time that I realized that Middle School is my sweet spot!

Teaching style

I try and provide a nurturing classroom where my students are able to explore math and science through games and hands-on activities. We do puzzles, group projects, have a fantasy football unit, play vocabulary games, and display our artwork in the classroom and hallways. I try to make class fun and less intimidating.

My own education history

I have a BS in Marketing from University of Scranton and an MBA from Regis University. I earned my teaching credentials for Middle School Math through Rutgers' Alternate Route program. In 2020, I went back to college with a focus on Science, earning my Middle School Science credentials in 2021. When I got my MBA I didn't think I'd ever go back to school... and here I am, going "back to school" every day.

Additional biographical information

Mom of three amazing kids. Our oldest is a college grade. All three of our children have had IEPs and/or 504 plans. I've served on the PTA board, and have held positions in our Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop. My family believes strongly in giving back to the community any way that we can.