Collaborative Teaching
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California, United States
About the store
I am a passionate junior high teacher with 10 years of experience, specializing in English and yearbook. Teaching is not just a job for me; it's a journey of continuous improvement and creativity. I take immense pride in my yearbook program, which has earned recognition as one of the leading junior high books within our company. My students and I work diligently to capture the essence of our school year, and I am committed to fostering a love for learning and expression in every classroom I lead.
My Teaching Experience has been varied...
Preschool Director/Teacher 2010-2012
University Administrative Assistant 2012-2014
Substitute Teaching 2014
High School Teacher 2015-2017
Jr. High Teacher 2017-current
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First Day Activity: Student Letter to Teacher | Back to School | Middle School
Looking for a meaningful first day activity that helps you build relationships with students right away? This Student Letter to Teacher activity is a simple, low-prep way to learn about your students while setting a positive tone for the year. Instead of a traditional survey, students share about themselves through a short letter or structured response—giving you valuable insight into their interests, learning preferences, and needs. 📦 What’s Included:Teacher model letter (example)Student let
6th - 10th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
Theme Mini Lesson
Use children's books to teach theme to your high school students. They'll love it and it will help them grasp how to destinguish a theme from a subject.
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I am a passionate junior high teacher with 10 years of experience, specializing in English and yearbook. Teaching is not just a job for me; it's a journey of continuous improvement and creativity. I take immense pride in my yearbook program, which has earned recognition as one of the leading junior high books within our company. My students and I work diligently to capture the essence of our school year, and I am committed to fostering a love for learning and expression in every classroom I lead.
My Teaching Experience has been varied...
Preschool Director/Teacher 2010-2012
University Administrative Assistant 2012-2014
Substitute Teaching 2014
High School Teacher 2015-2017
Jr. High Teacher 2017-current
Teaching style
I love the workshop model. I try to incorporate this model as much as possible by giving choice to my students in their reading and writing 75% of the time. That is my goal each year.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Month
My own education history
BA Child Development 2008
Credential 2010
MA Teaching 2014
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