Defusing Confusion
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Pennsylvania, United States
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As a recent graduate, I have spent my last four years in schools in the Philadelphia area observing, assisting, and stepping in for teachers. Over these four years, I have been in classrooms with students ages four to fourteen and am looking forward to getting back into classrooms again one day. For the time being, I want to focus on my personal brand and expand my collection of resources while sharing with other educators as well.
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Room Design Budgeting Activity w/ Powerpoint and Spreadsheet
This resource includes a powerpoint and a spreadsheet. The powerpoint discusses a budget of $800. Students will be asked to choose a paint color, a bed, a lamp, a dresser, and decorations. The spreadsheet has two versions: one with the commands put in place, and one where the students need to fill in the amount spent and amount left in the budget at the end of the lesson. It also includes guiding questions both before and after the lesson.
2nd - 6th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
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Would You Rather: Back to School Edition This or That
25 super silly Back to School questions to get your students feeling excited for the start of the new school year! It's a perfect first day of school activity to welcome the students back from summer break. This digital resource allows your to get to know students in a fun way. Incorporate movement by having students go to the left or right side of the room depending on their choice. To expand on the lesson, students can write WHY they chose either option. If you love this resource, leave a revi
K - 6th
Writing
Making Decisions | A Social Story to Address Anxiety Around Decision Making
I created this social story as a way to direct my students to be independent in their decision making. Previously, the student would ask for others' opinions or ask them to make the decision; it seemed to be a source of anxiety for them. Now, the student is able to recall that both options are good and there is no "correct" choice.
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
#FSDeals Would You Rather: Summer Edition Powerpoint
20 SUMMER THIS OR THAT QUESTIONS Add these This or That Questions to any brain break, morning meeting, or end of the year activity to get your students engaged and talking. I created these original Would You Rather questions to make students think about their choices and encourage conversation in the classroom. Teachers can support these conversations by asking students to support their answer and group up with students with similar answers.
2nd - 6th
Comic Writing Presentation
This resource can be used across multiple grades in order to teach summarization skills, creative writing, or writing vocabulary. Comics can quickly convey a story in an engaging way, so students can display their understanding of a text through this medium. Also, teachers can use interest-based strategies by assigning students jobs for their final work. For instance, one student can write the captions while another student draws. Both help to convey the overall message of the story.
2nd - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.5.3a
, W.5.4
, W.6.3
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Experience
As a recent graduate, I have spent my last four years in schools in the Philadelphia area observing, assisting, and stepping in for teachers. Over these four years, I have been in classrooms with students ages four to fourteen and am looking forward to getting back into classrooms again one day. For the time being, I want to focus on my personal brand and expand my collection of resources while sharing with other educators as well.
Teaching style
Learn to love. Love to learn.
My main goal for my students is that they leave my room being independent learners, so I work to create a student-driven classroom community with all of my classes and activities. When students are able to advocate for themselves and their needs, they will thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I entered Saint Joseph's University with a Presidential Scholarship, and throughout my time at the school, I maintained a 3.95 GPA. My passion for education grew over the years, and I had the opportunity to join Kappa Delta Pi, the Honors Education Fraternity. KDP allowed me to learn from peers and alumni while establishing educational values of my own. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with my double major and minor, and I'm excited to use the drive that I have for education in order to create resources for other teachers.
My own education history
I attended Pennsbury School District for my K-12 education, and have watched my three younger siblings attend these schools as well. For college, I attended Saint Joseph's University where I earned majors in Elementary Education and Special Education as well as a minor in Communications. I hope to one day return for my Master's Degree, but for now, I am enjoying my time finding out what teaching means to me.
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