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POMPANO BEACH, Florida, United States
About the store
I am an educator with 17 years of classroom teaching experience in five different public school systems in three different states: Ohio, North Carolina and Virginia. I have taught split grades: 2nd/3rd, 3rd/4th, and 5th/6th. However, most of my teaching experience is in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, all subject areas. As both a 4th grade and 5th grade teacher, I was responsible for preparing my students to pass the statewide proficiency tests in Narrative Writing, Grammar, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. In addition to this, I have logged many days as an inspired substitute teacher, frequently carrying batteries, aluminum foil, and light bulbs in case I needed an emergency lesson. I served in the Peace Corps as an English Language Specialist in primary schools in Sierra Leone, West Africa. As an education specialist for the Office of Litter Control within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, I created education materials for the classroom. I also engage in freelance tutoring in Reading and Writing.
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Greatest Common Factor vs.The Least Common Multiple
Greatest common factor (GCF), Least Common Multiple (LCM), and we are halfway through the learning process…still many are lost, and few know when or which to find, or why? So, why not have a mathematical conversation? Who doesn't like to read a fun micro play? Included in this freebie are 3 important, but humorous, mathematical conversations with a few practice problems. Also included are an answer key, and a few notes about sharing these mathematical conversations with students. This activ
4th - 5th
Math, Reading
Inventors of the Past Speak (an original play)
"Inventors of the Past Speak" is an original play with a humorous look at several of the lesser known experiments of some of the most well known inventors: Robert Fulton, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and the Wright Brothers. This play has been student and audience tested. It was enjoyed by both. The basic premise of the play is that the students have been assigned reports to write about famous inventors. Troy, a budding inventor himself, has created a time machine so that he can return
3rd - 5th
Drama, English Language Arts
"GHOST TRICK" (an original play)
"Ghost Trick" is an original play that combines humor and the eternal question as to whether there really are ghosts. The play is about friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness, as it applies to young children. The Chatterton Gang is having a campout adventure just to see if the stories the old timers say about ghosts behind Miller's garage are really true, but, of course, there is a trick.
The play is 9 pages in length. It is written in three acts with a total of 6 scenes. There are 10 speakin
3rd - 5th
Drama, English Language Arts
Speedy Math Facts Multiplication Trials
Fourth graders and beyond need a firm foundation in basic Math facts, which means that these facts have become their “sight vocabulary” just as the Dolch Words are in Reading. Included in this offering are 24 speed practices for multiplication. Each of these practices includes 20 problems which focus on several facts each, as well as several review facts from earlier speed practices. Each practice is written on a ½ sheet of paper. There are no answer keys for the Speedy Fact Trials.
At thi
4th - 5th
Arithmetic, Math
For the Love of Books
Sharing books with others is one of the best ways to recruit new readers for a particular book. Having a variety of ways to report allows individual students the opportunity to make her/his book shine. This product includes 3 lists of 6 reporting choices, evaluation form for reports, 6 examples of reporting styles, format style for biography reporting, separate note taking forms for biographies and novels, and an evaluation form for biography reports. There are 16 pages in all to use with stu
4th - 6th
Reading, Writing
Certificates for Excellence
Awards day is always just around the corner! I always like to tailor the awards to the particular talents of my current students. Awards should serve as prompts toward continuing greatness. Included in this selection are 10 of my all time favorites.
1. Outstanding Leadership
2. Nutrition Watchdog
3. The Positive Spin Award
4. Pride Club
5. Quintessential Student
6. The Green Machine
7. Susan B. Anthony Award
8. Future Politician Award
9. Future Scientist Award
10. Word Wizard
4th - 6th
Character Education, For All Subjects
Speedy Math Facts Subtraction Trials
Fourth graders and beyond need a firm foundation in basic Math facts, which means that these facts have become their "sight vocabulary" just as the Dolch Words are in Reading. Included in this offering are 34 speed practices for subtraction. Each of these practices includes 20 problems which focus on several facts each, as well as several review facts from earlier speed practices. Each practice is written on a 1/2 sheet of paper. There are no answer keys for the Speedy Fact Trials.
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math
Speedy Math Facts Addition Trials
Fourth graders and beyond need a firm foundation in basic Math facts, which means that these facts have become their “sight vocabulary” just as the Dolch Words are in Reading. Included in this offering are 24 speed practices for addition. Each of these practices includes 20 problems which focus on several facts each, as well as several review facts from earlier speed practices. Each practice is written on a ½ sheet of paper. There are no answer keys for the Speedy Fact Trials.
At this poin
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math
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Experience
I am an educator with 17 years of classroom teaching experience in five different public school systems in three different states: Ohio, North Carolina and Virginia. I have taught split grades: 2nd/3rd, 3rd/4th, and 5th/6th. However, most of my teaching experience is in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, all subject areas. As both a 4th grade and 5th grade teacher, I was responsible for preparing my students to pass the statewide proficiency tests in Narrative Writing, Grammar, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. In addition to this, I have logged many days as an inspired substitute teacher, frequently carrying batteries, aluminum foil, and light bulbs in case I needed an emergency lesson. I served in the Peace Corps as an English Language Specialist in primary schools in Sierra Leone, West Africa. As an education specialist for the Office of Litter Control within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, I created education materials for the classroom. I also engage in freelance tutoring in Reading and Writing.
Teaching style
My teaching style is in a continual state of evolution, which has its roots in “The Open Classroom”. Integration of all subject areas, steeped in real world projects which leave the Earth “better than we found it”, is a constant within the daily workings of my classrooms. I endeavor to create an environment which fosters student independence and personal responsibility through the use of critical thinking skills and multiple intelligences.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Organized Artist in Residence Program;
Student published book (2nd/3rd grade), “All Around Shawnee”, career education program;
Student published book (4th grade), “Growing Up with Amesville”, writing grant;
Student response to 9/11 (4th grade), student produced ceremony for “Trees of Strength” program, NC;
“Life Before Litter” filmstrip: Bronze Quill Award, Chris Plaque, and Addy Award
My own education history
Bachelor of Science in Education, The Ohio State University;
Graduate credits: Eastern Mennonite University, Ashland University, Andrews University;
Educational workshops throughout
Additional biographical information
“Bloom where you’re Planted”
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