I'm currently a 5th-grade teacher, doctoral student, and presenter.
I am formerly an instructional coach, elementary reading teacher, high school religion teacher, Montessori teacher's assistant, etc.
This Word doc will allow you to get to know your students at the beginning of the year. It also has a question for the student to ask the teacher something too. I put a sailboat icon on it to go with my nautical-themed classroom, then asked the kids (I have 3rd grade) to color the page, decorate it, draw a picture, etc.
There are 5 different hunts included in this download. Some are for early readers, some are sensory-based, etc. Please feel free to enjoy a nature hunt with your children or students. * Please do not sell or claim these as your own work. I've put these together and offered them for free for your enjoyment.
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
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About the store
Experience
I'm currently a 5th-grade teacher, doctoral student, and presenter.
I am formerly an instructional coach, elementary reading teacher, high school religion teacher, Montessori teacher's assistant, etc.
Teaching style
My pedagogy always seeks to utilize the constructivist method. I want students to employ a growth-mindset, and be aware of their thinking as it happens (i.e. metacognition).
Awards & shining teacher moments
PBS Digital Innovator, 2014 WTC Teaching Award, 2019 New York State Literacy Educator of the Year
My own education history
2020-present - PhD. in literacy - University at Albany (SUNY)
2022 C.S.M.L. - Harvard University
2012 M.S.Ed. Literacy - Canisius College
2010 M.S.Ed. Children's Education - Canisius College
2000 B.A. Psychology - Denison University
2000 B.A. Dance - Denison University
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