Breaking Down the Basics
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Montgomery, Alabama, United States
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Teaching is not a solo adventure! We need each other and have so much to learn from each other. Since I opened my TPT store in 2017, my mission has been to share the kinds of organizational and instructional resources that have worked for me and I hope they can help you too!
Since August 2012, I have taught learners at the middle school and high school level. The majority of my career has been in a self-contained special education classroom for students with severe disabilities.
Before I became a teacher, I spent a year as a paraprofessional in a preschool classroom for kids with autism. While I had always been drawn to this field, that year cemented my desire to pursue this professionally.
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Cooperative Learning Groups Roles and Rubrics
Cooperative learning groups can be a great way for students to learn. Group work can also present some challenges for classroom management. One way to help your groups run successfully is for everyone to have a well-understood role. When each student understands what his or her role is and what is expected, group work can be more focused, productive, and fun. This resource contains three parts: PART 1: Black and white group role cards for 13 roles. PART 2: Color group role cards for 13 roles
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Back to School Forms and Handbook for Special Education Classes! {EDITABLE}
At the beginning of the year, you need all the help you can get! Being organized and well prepared goes a long way towards helping you and your students have a strong start! This resource contains 3 parts. So that you can have exactly what you need, each part is available as a print-and-go PDF and as an editable PowerPoint! PART 1: Back to School Forms and Data Collection Forms for Teachers: This is everything you need to get your year started off right! Having all the right information at
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Magic Tree House Book 5: Night of the Ninjas {No Prep Novel Study}
Jack and Annie are off to Japan to save Morgan! This novel study is a fun and effective way to teach several literacy skills simultaneously and includes everything you need to differentiate instruction for your learners. This HUGE, ready-to-use novel study is a great way to teach several literacy skills simultaneously. With over 170 pages, you will engage students with a wide variety of abilities! Whether your students read the novel on their own or you read it aloud, engaging with Night o
1st - 4th
Novel Studies, Reading
Counting LIKE Coins Clip Cards - Cent Sign Only
These clip cards will give your students practice with critical coin counting skills! Use these for independent practice, in small groups, or during direct and small group instruction. 160 Total clip cards! This is a huge resource that can be used in any part of your instruction. Task cards are an awesome way to target and fine tune specific skills for your students. These cards can laminated and used with a dry erase marker, a wet erase markers, clothes pin, paper clip, or the included wo
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations
Also included in: Counting LIKE Coins Clip Cards - BUNDLE
Parent-Teacher Communication Forms {EDITABLE}
The relationship between a teacher and a student’s parent is important. Regular, positive contact with parents can go a LONG way towards cultivating a strong relationship. This product contains several kinds of forms you can use to have regular contact with your student’s parents. These forms are all ready to print and go! Or you can use the editable version to make it exactly how you want it. PLEASE NOTE: This download is a zipped file containing the PDF version of these forms AND an ed
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Magic Tree House Book 6: Afternoon on the Amazon {No Prep Novel Study}
Jack and Annie are off to the rainforest in their quest to save Morgan! This novel study is a fun and effective way to teach several literacy skills simultaneously and includes everything you need to differentiate instruction for your learners. This HUGE, ready-to-use novel study is a great way to teach several literacy skills simultaneously. With over 170 pages, you will engage students with a wide variety of abilities! Whether your students read the novel independently or you read it alou
1st - 4th
Novel Studies, Reading
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All About Quarters {An Adapted Book Targeting Coin Features]
Money skills can seem abstract and be difficult for students. Targeting the features of each coin is a great way to help them master this important skill! This book can be used at any point in the instructional cycle. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS: •Detailed and illustrated directions on how to put this book together •Data sheet to record student progress. •Version One is the “All About Quarters” adapted book with clipart featuring kids •Version Two is the “All About Quarters” adapted without clipart
PreK - 2nd
Basic Operations
Also included in: All About Coins Bundle {4 Adapted Books}
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About the store
Experience
Teaching is not a solo adventure! We need each other and have so much to learn from each other. Since I opened my TPT store in 2017, my mission has been to share the kinds of organizational and instructional resources that have worked for me and I hope they can help you too!
Since August 2012, I have taught learners at the middle school and high school level. The majority of my career has been in a self-contained special education classroom for students with severe disabilities.
Before I became a teacher, I spent a year as a paraprofessional in a preschool classroom for kids with autism. While I had always been drawn to this field, that year cemented my desire to pursue this professionally.
Teaching style
I believe in teaching functional academics. Not only do I want my students to learn basic skills, I want them to be able to take those skills and apply them in their lives as they go forward. My sincerest wish is for my learners to be as independent as possible.
Awards & shining teacher moments
May 2011 - Received a fellowship to study autism and behavioral disorders as a part of my Master's degree.
May 2017 - Received "the Extra Mile" award from Montgomery County Public Schools
December 2020 - Teacher of the Year, Pike Road High School
January 2021 - Teacher of the Year, Secondary level - Pike Road Schools
My own education history
May 2016 - Graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in Theatre with a concentration in Production Stage Management
December 2012 - Graduated from Auburn University with a Master's degree in Collaborative Education with an emphasis in autism and behavioral disorders
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