8th grade Special Education CoTeacher in core subject areas:
- ELA
- 8th Grade Math
- Algebra 1
- 8th Grade Science
- Regents Living Environment
- U.S. History.
Specialized training for the ASD Nest Program for students with Autism.
ASD Nest Program Coach supporting Social and Emotional Learning of students with ASD.
Outside of the Classroom:
12 years as competitive cheerleading coach
Download includes: - 3 Team Warm Up Activity Cards - 24 Individual or Team Workout Cards Cards will print 4 on a page. Print and laminate to reuse each year. **I am not a physical trainer - these are workouts I've used with my own team in the past as a Coach.**
Old science state test questions organized by topic. Perfect to be used during each unit or for review before the exam. Topics Included: - Ecology - Cells, Mitosis & Microscope - DNA, Genetics & Heredity
Google Doc contains 5 guided reading questions per chapter for the entire novel of TKAM. Broken up into three sections: Chapters 1-11 Chapters 12-21 Chapters 22-31 Students can use these while they read. Print packets or give access in Google so type responses.
Have students use this sheet during Fishbowl Discussions. When they're not in the middle, they take notes on what their peers are saying. Students identify "Things that made me say..." - Hmmmm - Ahhhh - Huh?? - Prove it! They can then prepare what they will say when they're in the middle in the center circle. This keeps all students actively engaged in a Fishbowl Activity.
Students will read the Reconstruction Amendments (13, 14, 15) and define unfamiliar vocabulary words. - involuntary servitude - jurisdiction - naturalized - abridge - due process They will be asked to briefly describe the amendment in their own words and then explain it's effect in our country today.
Students use this chart to take notes while reading documents. They can compare the facts of the documents and note the applicable outside information. This will help students to organize the documents and prepare for the writing prompt.
Worksheet includes 6 word problems with graphic organizer to translate into linear equations. Steps include: 1. Identify Key Information 2. Translate to Equation 3. Solve Equation 4. Check Includes blank PDF sheet to print and create your own problems.
Old science state test questions organized by topic. Perfect to be used during each unit or for review before the exam. Topics Included: - Asexual Reproduction - Cells and Cell Division - Force and Motion
Students use these Function Tables to use the input (x) to find the output (y) but solving the equation algebraically. The table keeps their work organized and can help them easily graph the (x,y) coordinates.
Includes 4 writing response prompts from the novel The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Silent Literacy Circles can best be used with groups of 4 students. Create 4 different writing prompts, one per sheet. Students each start with a different sheet and respond to the given prompt. After an allotted amount of time, sheets are passed clockwise. Students can choose to respond directly to the prompt or agree/disagree with the previous response. All responses require citing of evidence. By the end of the
This is an editable GoogleDoc. Graphic organizer contains a middle box for the quotation to be analyzed. Students then have space to: - Explain it! (Put it in your own words) - Analyze it! (Why is it important?) - Connect it! (How does it relate to our prior knowledge?) - Debate it! (Do you agree/disagree with the issue presented?)
Use the RACE Response graphic organizer with your students when writing short responses that require textual evidence. PDF Includes: - Full Page RACE Response outline with fill in sections for planning writing - Mini Writing Prompt RACE Guide (2 per page or 4 per page)
PDF includes foldables for Dilations, Reflections and Rotations. Students write the rules on the front and practice applying the rules on the inside. Great to keep on hand to remember the transformation rules.
Math Circles is a great groupwork activity for your math classroom. 1. Create groups of 4 students. 2. Create (or use pre-generated) 4 different problems. 3. Each student starts with a different first page. They solve the problem, then pass the pages clockwise after an assigned time period. They cover their answer with a post-it. 4. Each student responds to all 4 problems. 5. By the end of the activity, students have solved 4 problems. They remove the post-its and then can discuss the correct an
Math Circles is a great groupwork activity for your math classroom. 1. Create groups of 4 students. 2. Create (or use pre-generated) 4 different problems. 3. Each student starts with a different first page. They solve the problem, then pass the pages clockwise after an assigned time period. They cover their answer with a post-it. 4. Each student responds to all 4 problems. 5. By the end of the activity, students have solved 4 problems. They remove the post-its and then can discuss the correct an
Worksheet includes 6 word problems with graphic organizer to translate into linear equations. Steps include: 1. Identify Key Information 2. Translate to Equation 3. Solve Equation 4. Check Includes blank sheet to create your own problems. Completely editable in Google Drive.
Math Circles is a great groupwork activity for your math classroom. 1. Create groups of 4 students. 2. Create (or use pre-generated) 4 different problems. 3. Each student starts with a different first page. They solve the problem, then pass the pages clockwise after an assigned time period. They cover their answer with a post-it. 4. Each student responds to all 4 problems. 5. By the end of the activity, students have solved 4 problems. They remove the post-its and then can discuss the correct an
Math Circles is a great groupwork activity for your math classroom. 1. Create groups of 4 students. 2. Create (or use pre-generated) 4 different problems. 3. Each student starts with a different first page. They solve the problem, then pass the pages clockwise after an assigned time period. They cover their answer with a post-it. 4. Each student responds to all 4 problems. 5. By the end of the activity, students have solved 4 problems. They remove the post-its and then can discuss the correct an
8th grade Special Education CoTeacher in core subject areas:
- ELA
- 8th Grade Math
- Algebra 1
- 8th Grade Science
- Regents Living Environment
- U.S. History.
Specialized training for the ASD Nest Program for students with Autism.
ASD Nest Program Coach supporting Social and Emotional Learning of students with ASD.
Outside of the Classroom:
12 years as competitive cheerleading coach
Teaching style
My job is to ensure the curriculum is accessible to to all students in the classroom. The majority of my resources are for supporting student learning through graphic organizers, outlines, checklists, etc.
My own education history
St. John's University
Advanced Certificate School Building Leadership
Marist College
M.A. Educational Psychology
B.A. Psychology & Special Education
Additional Coursework:
Hunter College
ASD Nest Program Training
Duchess Community College
Early Childhood Education Courses
Certifications:
Special Education Generalist 7-12
Special Education Generalist 1-6
General Education 1-6
Early Childhood Education Birth - Grade 2
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