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My journey as an educator began in the United States Navy where I taught algebra, trigonometry and advanced electronics. After further training I began developing classroom curricula, programmed instruction and assessments. Later I worked in industry directing a large and diverse training department for an international packaging company. After 8 years I gave up my executive position to teach in a Title 1 school district on Chicago's South Side. I quickly became lead teacher, and heavily involved in district curricula matters and teacher professional development. Since then I have worked with Governor's State University mentoring new teachers and providing professional development, and I have created a business providing teaching materials across the internet via my website - commoncoremath.net.
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Preview of Solving Problems in the Coordinate Plane - 6.G.3

Solving Problems in the Coordinate Plane - 6.G.3

Students graph and solve problems using the coordinate plane. Use as a lesson leader, for independent or guided practice, cooperative learning groups, math centers or assessments. Problems are scaffolded to account for classroom differentiation. NO PREP! Suitable for smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Objectives: - Recognize points on the coordinate plane - Plot between points on the coordinate plane - Solve problems using the coordinate plane Aligned to NCCS Math - 6.G.3 6 pa
Preview of Graph Ordered Pairs and Recognize Numerical Patters - 5.OA.3

Graph Ordered Pairs and Recognize Numerical Patters - 5.OA.3

Recognize patterns in input/output boxes and graph ordered pairs. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Objectives: - Analyze patterns in input/output tables - Generate patterns using two given rules - Graph sets of ordered pairs - Recognize relationsh
Preview of Plotting Points on the Coordinate Plane - 5.G.1

Plotting Points on the Coordinate Plane - 5.G.1

Introduction to coordinate plane and plotting points. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Objectives: - Recognize the coordinate plane, its axes and quadrants - Use the plane to identify specific points - Plot selected points on the coordinate plane
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Experience

My journey as an educator began in the United States Navy where I taught algebra, trigonometry and advanced electronics. After further training I began developing classroom curricula, programmed instruction and assessments. Later I worked in industry directing a large and diverse training department for an international packaging company. After 8 years I gave up my executive position to teach in a Title 1 school district on Chicago's South Side. I quickly became lead teacher, and heavily involved in district curricula matters and teacher professional development. Since then I have worked with Governor's State University mentoring new teachers and providing professional development, and I have created a business providing teaching materials across the internet via my website - commoncoremath.net.

Teaching style

I develop classroom lessons based on engaging as many students as possible through multiple intelligences. Each new topic is presented using a combination of cooperative learning, guided and independent practice, audio/visual input, and hands-on activities. I use feedback to hone lessons and constantly try new methods. I am not a fan of "high-stakes testing", but I appreciate the direction provided by well written standards. Many teachers feel they "know what the kids need to learn". I appreciate the input of experts. Standards provide assurance we are working on the right things at the right time. I believe they make a teacher's job easier. It is important that standards are reviewed and continually improved.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Master Training Specialist - United States Navy. Instructor of the Year - Great Lakes Naval Station. Dean's list all semesters at both NIU and SIU. Graduated Cum Laude from SIU.

My own education history

Governor's State University - k-9 Illinois Teaching Certificate. Northern Illinois University - Master of Science in Education Southern Illinois University - Bachelor of Sciene in Education, Cum Laude. Naval Instructor Training School - Completed with Honors. Naval Curriculum Development School - Completed with Honors. Naval Test Development School - Completed with Honors.

Additional biographical information

I currently maintain the website - https://www.commoncoremath.net. You can find free, common sense content for every kindergarten through seventh grade math standard; all aligned to the common core. Members have access to at least 10 pages per standard.