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12 Years experience as a classroom teacher in 8th grade - Subjects include Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Honors Algebra Geometry, Honors Geometry
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Preview of Parallel Lines cut by a Transversal - Printable Missing Angle Worksheets w Key

Parallel Lines cut by a Transversal - Printable Missing Angle Worksheets w Key

Do your students need a little bit more practice with determining the measures of missing angles? This packet includes 5 separate angle worksheets that involve understanding the angles relationships when there are parallel lines cut by a transversal line. Certain problems require that the students to know that triangles add up to 180 degrees. Angle pair covered include: alternate interior, alternate exterior, corresponding, same-side interior (consecutive interior) as well as linear pairs and v
Preview of Cartoon Notes and Practice - Angles, Parallel Lines & Transversals

Cartoon Notes and Practice - Angles, Parallel Lines & Transversals

Preparing for your standardized tests? Need a short unit on angle pairs? These introductory notes are handwritten and include small cartoon pictures. They are great for Pre-Algebra or Algebra students. I have been told that they can be helpful for special education students as well. The notes are straightforward and are followed by 5 different homework pages that could be assigned for homework. *Students should have some basic prerequisite knowledge of supplementary angles, vertical angles a
Preview of Geometry: Conditional Statements III - Converse, Inverse, Contrapositives

Geometry: Conditional Statements III - Converse, Inverse, Contrapositives

Are you introducing formal logic to your class and having trouble coming up with additional examples? Are you teaching logic for the first time and struggling with how to explain things to your class? This activity is great for the students and also for the teachers. This is my third variation for conditional statements available on TpT and is the one is comes with two printable versions after reading the suggestions on my other products. Version 1- This version is simply a 1-page document w
Preview of Triangle Sum Theorem - Introductory Cartoon Notes

Triangle Sum Theorem - Introductory Cartoon Notes

Testing season is upon us! Even though the Triangle Sum Theorem is technically a topic for Geometry, this concept shows up on a variety of state and national assessments from 5th grade all the way up to 11th grade. These notes offer a simple rules for your students regardless of grade level. Each example is explained in two different ways. "The fancy way" that requires the use of a formula and highlights the strategies used on state wide assessments. The "mental math" explanation works bett
Preview of Cartoon Notes for Distance Formula relating to Pythagorean Theorem

Cartoon Notes for Distance Formula relating to Pythagorean Theorem

Tired of typing up notes for your students only to find that they are not reading them? Are you students refusing to take advantage of the millions of online resources that are available? Maybe it is time for something different. Maybe it is time that we go "low-tech"! Save time in class and give the students these printable notes! This set of notes introduces the distance formula and relates it to the Pythagorean Theorem. There are 10 pages of explanations, cartoon characters and examples
Preview of Pythagorean Theorem Resource Links and QR Codes for Teachers and Students

Pythagorean Theorem Resource Links and QR Codes for Teachers and Students

Do your students need help with Pythagorean Theorem? We all know that there are a lot of resources available online but it takes time and energy to separate the good resources with the bad resources. This download is a 3-page editable Word document that provides 27 different QR codes and website links to lesson tutorial videos, printable worksheets and online practice for your students. I have pulled resources from Khan Academy, Cool Math, Virtual Nerd and many other sites that address the top
Preview of Geometry Lab for Start of School - Measuring Line Segments with Candy and Rulers

Geometry Lab for Start of School - Measuring Line Segments with Candy and Rulers

Looking for a new way to start off the year teaching Geometry? For a change of pace, rather than read the rules to the kids on the first day I decided to give them this activity instead. Supplies Needed: Notecards, paperclips, Starbursts, rulers, This is essentially a printable/editable packet with 6 different line segments that the students will measure using 6 different units of measurement. I chose 3 non-traditional units (notecard, paperclip, Starburst) and traditional units (Inches,
Preview of Algebra and Geometry: Cartoon Notes for Basic Midpoint Problems

Algebra and Geometry: Cartoon Notes for Basic Midpoint Problems

Are you introducing midpoint for the first time and need a quick reference for your students? This download includes a 1 page set of notes on midpoint, a practice worksheet with 10 basic problems and an answer key. The notes explain the formula and also explain that the midpoint is the number in between the two x-values or two y-values. It might help your students get a visual for what a midpoint actually means. More complex midpoint problems and notes should be uploaded soon! Please chec
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Experience

12 Years experience as a classroom teacher in 8th grade - Subjects include Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Honors Algebra Geometry, Honors Geometry

Teaching style

My ultimate goal is to make math easy and applicable to students of any level. I try to take difficult concepts and break them down into smaller parts. I use creative lessons and notes in order to keep the attention of my students.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Promising Practitioners Award

My own education history

BS in Middle Childhood Education - Concentrations in Math and Science -Master's of Science in Instructional Technology

Additional biographical information

My interests are far reaching and certainly include a lot of topics that are not directly related to math. I try to take my interests such as dance, art, and travel and infuse them into my classroom activities and discussions.