CreatingInspiredLearning
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Medford, Oregon, United States
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As a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience, I've worn many hats in the field of education. From my beginnings as a classroom teacher to my roles as an instructional coach and Teaching and Learning Facilitator, I've consistently strived to create, inspire, and learn. My journey has primarily focused on nurturing young minds in grades K-3, evolving into my current position as a Teaching and Learning Facilitator and curriculum writer for our ELA district curriculum.
Throughout my career, I've honed my expertise through diverse professional development opportunities. Serving as a studio teacher for the Mathematics Teacher Development Group and becoming a writing teacher consultant with the Oregon Writing Project have enriched my skills. I have also earned a micro-credential in the Science of Reading through Drexel University.
My dedication to excellence extends beyond formal training. I am deeply invested in researching best practices, staying abreast of educational trends, and crafting engaging lessons. Sharing successful strategies and ideas with fellow educators brings me immense joy. For me, teaching isn't just a profession; it's a passion. I firmly believe that when you love what you do, it never feels like work.
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Classroom Conversations: 15 Life Skills Mini-Lessons
This resource contains 15 life skills mini lessons designed to bring out the best in your students. Each topic helps students develop the life skills they will need to be successful in school, at home and in life. Taking 5-10 minutes to discuss these valuable skills will not only help students to develop healthy habits, you will be inspiring children to be more enthusiastic, productive and team-oriented. All of which are the building blocks to developing the classroom community that you want. Th
K - 5th
Character Education
Hooks, Conclusions & Transitions: Planning Narratives
This resource can be used to teach some of the most commonly used hooks, conclusions, and transition words for writing narratives. Here is what is included: Posters/Anchor Charts: • What Is A Hook? • Question Hook • Flashback Hook • Snapshot Hook • Talking Hook • Sound Effect Hook • Single Word Hook • Tongue Twister Hook • What Makes A Good Conclusion? • Circular Ending • Hope or a Wish Ending • Strong Feeling Ending • Question or Wondering Ending • Advice Ending • Lesson Learned Ending • 3 tran
2nd - 5th
Writing
Writers' Workshop Posters
This product is comprised of 22 letter sized posters targeted to improve the management and organization of Writer’s Workshop. Posters can be used as they are or enlarged (directions included).
Poster titles include:
• What we think & what we can say… we can write!
• Choosing a Topic
• Guidelines for Writer’s Workshop (2 versions)
• When You Think You Are Done (2 versions)
• Notebook Guidelines
• Quiet Writing Time Rules
• Sharing Rules
• Use Detail
• Student Sharing Day Sign-up
• Good Listening
1st - 6th
Writing
Writing Habit Posters
Writing will improve when students start to think and act like writers. How can we get students to think and act like writers? We start by teaching them the habits of good writers. This product includes 12 writing habits that writers use every time they sit down to write. Each one is presented with a poster that can be posted on the wall or integrated into writing mini-lessons.
These habits are:
• Build Stamina
• Make a Plan
• Stay Organized
• Draw Detailed Illustrations
• Think About the Read
K - 6th
Writing
Daily 5 Management Made Easy!
I love Daily 5 and so do my students! This is the BOSS of all Daily 5 resources. I have included everything you need to get started and stay organized all year long. This plan works, is tried and tested and makes management EFFORTLESS! Included: 1. Teacher Notes 2. Teaching Posters 3. Student Schedules (3 choices) 4. Lesson Plan Templates (10 choices) 5. Poster Schedules 6. PowerPoint Schedules (1 for each day of the week) 7. Rules at a Glance
1st - 6th
Reading, Reading Strategies
Managing Writers' Workshop: Focus Wall & Writing Center
Writer’s Workshop should be easy and fun! Set your students and yourself up for success by getting organized. This resource will help you clearly teach the writing process for any type of writing and will help your students to become independent writers.
Included:
1. Focus wall example
2. Writing posters with defined expectations: (Plan, Draft, Self-Conference, Peer-
Conference, Teacher-Conference, Final Revision & Publish)
3. Hanging clip chart for keeping track of students during the
2nd - 6th
Writing
Positive Focus Breaks “Brain Breaks” For the Mind and Heart
If you are looking for an SEL intervention that will make a huge impact on your mindset and the attitude in your classroom, you have landed on the right product! Similar to a “Brain Break”, these breaks combine mindfulness and positive affirmations in a quick and easy-to-use format. They work well during transition times or as part of your morning meeting. Each inspirational video includes a short discussion statement relating to the affirmation and a poster to hang in your classroom. With t
1st - 6th
Classroom Community
Classroom Energizers for Body & Mind
This resource provides 14 brain break exercises that are paired with positive affirmations. You have heard of brain breaks and maybe you have heard of positive affirmations, this resource combines both to help kids reach their highest potential mentally, emotionally and academically.
Each exercise is introduced with a photo demonstration and reinforced with step by step instructions. They are meant to be short exercises introduced one at a time or a few in a series. They can be practiced any ti
K - 5th
Character Education, Physical Education
You Said It! Edit! Editing & Revising Made Easy!
Editing checklists don’t work. This checklist starts out blank. Each editing and revising skill is introduced one at a time with posters that provide an example of exactly what is expected. Each editing checklist can be individualized depending on student needs and capabilities.
K - 5th
Writing
CCSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.5
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Quick Try Spelling Strategy
The Quick Try spelling strategy explicitly teaches students how to spell unknown words. This product includes a letter sized poster for reviewing the steps to this strategy and a link to my YouTube demonstration lesson. This strategy instills this message; logical readable tries with spelling are more important than stopping or getting stuck trying to spelling words perfectly the first time.
K - 5th
Spelling, Writing
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About the store
Experience
As a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience, I've worn many hats in the field of education. From my beginnings as a classroom teacher to my roles as an instructional coach and Teaching and Learning Facilitator, I've consistently strived to create, inspire, and learn. My journey has primarily focused on nurturing young minds in grades K-3, evolving into my current position as a Teaching and Learning Facilitator and curriculum writer for our ELA district curriculum.
Throughout my career, I've honed my expertise through diverse professional development opportunities. Serving as a studio teacher for the Mathematics Teacher Development Group and becoming a writing teacher consultant with the Oregon Writing Project have enriched my skills. I have also earned a micro-credential in the Science of Reading through Drexel University.
My dedication to excellence extends beyond formal training. I am deeply invested in researching best practices, staying abreast of educational trends, and crafting engaging lessons. Sharing successful strategies and ideas with fellow educators brings me immense joy. For me, teaching isn't just a profession; it's a passion. I firmly believe that when you love what you do, it never feels like work.
Teaching style
As an educator, my overarching aim is to cultivate an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where students flourish not only academically but also emotionally and socially. I firmly believe in the power of mindfulness and purposefulness to instill a vibrant and enthusiastic perspective on life. Moreover, I am committed to fostering a positive school culture by leading with empathy, encouragement, and a dedication to mutual respect among students and staff alike.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Yet to be added.
My own education history
I earned my MAT and my BA in History from Southern Oregon University
Additional biographical information
Born, raised, and educated in Oregon, I am a wife and mother of two. Besides teaching, I find joy in the simple pleasures of life such as spending quality time with my family, indulging in reading, and engaging in various creative writing projects. My hobbies include crafting and exploring new culinary delights through cooking.
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