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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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Preview of One Operation Algebraic Equations  | One Step Equations for All Operations

One Operation Algebraic Equations | One Step Equations for All Operations

This resource is the perfect introduction to algebraic equations with only one operation being required for each problem. Students will by able to practice their opposite operations for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division algebra problems. Many people describe these kinds of equations as “one-step equations,” but I find that this confuses my students since it often takes more than one step. These worksheets are intentional with their phrasing and creates positive habits to scaffo
Preview of Word Problems up to 50 (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)

Word Problems up to 50 (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)

This resource includes 8 worksheets. Each page includes 5 single-step word problems and all sums are less than 50. Let me know what you think!
Preview of Mixed Multiplier Times Tables Multiplication Worksheets

Mixed Multiplier Times Tables Multiplication Worksheets

Mixed Multiplier Times Tables Multiplication WorksheetsFor students who are having difficulty with multiplication, I have found it beneficial to have students work through the following steps: focus on the times tables by skip countingapplying the multiplication symbol (x) with the same factor in increasing numerical order using the same multiplicand and changing the multiplier to encourage students to remember the times table in isolate without the reliance of skip counting problem solvingThis
Preview of Addition and Subtraction Word Problems up to 20

Addition and Subtraction Word Problems up to 20

This resource includes 9 worksheets. Each page includes 5 single-step addition/subtraction word problems and all sums are less than or equal to 20. Let me know what you think!
Preview of 3 Addition and Subtraction (sums

3 Addition and Subtraction (sums

This resource can help engage students who love video games, but aren't as crazy about math. Seeing how math can correlate with their interests may motivate your students to push themselves to get the correct answer. There are 3 pages total and 4 questions on each page. All totals are 20 or less.
Preview of Inequality Word Problem Sentences Worksheet

Inequality Word Problem Sentences Worksheet

This resource includes 2 worksheets each with 8 inequality word problem phrases. Students will be expected to know the following phrases: >: above, longer than, higher than, exceeds<: under, fewer than, smaller than, below≥: minimum, at least, not under, no less than≤: does not exceed, at most, maximum, up toCheck out other inequality resources by Defusing Confusion.
Preview of Inequality Word Problem Phrases Worksheet

Inequality Word Problem Phrases Worksheet

This resource includes 2 worksheets each with 8 inequality word problem phrases. Students will be expected to know the following phrases: >: above, longer than, higher than, exceeds<: under, fewer than, smaller than, below≥: minimum, at least, not under, no less than≤: does not exceed, at most, maximum, up toCheck out other inequality resources by Defusing Confusion.
Preview of Inequality Word Problem Phrases with Graphing Worksheet

Inequality Word Problem Phrases with Graphing Worksheet

This resource includes 2 pages with 8 questions on each page. Students are asked to read the phrase, write the inequality, then graph the inequality.
Preview of Addition and Subtraction up to 25 Worksheets (with regrouping)

Addition and Subtraction up to 25 Worksheets (with regrouping)

This resource includes 6 worksheets. Each page includes 10 addition/subtraction problems and all sums are less than or equal to 25. There are questions with regrouping. Let me know what you think!
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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.