Elementary Essentials
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Livonia, Michigan, United States
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I've worked in a variety of settings at a variety of grade levels. I started my career in preschool, where I worked for six years. I also taught 5th grade in an upper-middle class suburban community as well as an urban charter school that served a Muslim population. Since then, I have been in my current district, Ann Arbor. Here I taught 1st grade and 4th grade for 14 years before transitioning into a math coach position.
For 7 years, I also worked for The Princeton Review, a test preparation company. For The Princeton Review, I taught and tutored for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT verbal tests. I trained prospective teachers for the ACT and GMAT. I also wrote content for their ACT, Early Edge, and GMAT materials.
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The Product Game - 5 Differentiated Versions for Multiplication Fact Fluency
The Product Game is a strategic, engaging math game designed to help students develop fluency with multiplication facts while encouraging critical thinking. This versatile game includes five differentiated versions to support a wide range of learners: Foundational Facts – Focuses on multiplying by 2s, 5s, and 10s Low × Low Factors – Targets facts from (1–5) × (1–5) Low × High Factors (and High x Low) – Combines (1–5) × (6–10) for bridging fact knowledge High × High Factors – Challenges stud
2nd - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.C.7
, MA.3.4.F
+3
Skip Counting/Multiples of 4s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set w/Differentiation Options
Skip Counting by 4s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set is a fun and interactive way to practice skip counting by 4s using the first 10 multiples of 4. This versatile set includes three engaging games: Pirate Quest: students work cooperatively to place multiples of 4 in order while collecting treasure chests in the process. Trash: This game offers a more independent experience where players take turns drawing and discarding cards, aiming to uncover the first 10 multiples of 4 in sequential order. Speed: Thi
2nd - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.OA.C.7
, 3.OA.D.9
, 4.OA.B.4
+3
Also included in: Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s Thru 10s Card Game Bundle - Differentiated
Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set w/Differentiation Options
Skip Counting by 2s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set is a fun and interactive way to practice skip counting by 2s using the first 10 multiples of 2. This versatile set includes three engaging games: Pirate Quest: students work cooperatively to place multiples of 2 in order while collecting treasure chests in the process. Trash: This game offers a more independent experience where players take turns drawing and discarding cards, aiming to uncover the first 10 multiples of 3 in sequential order. Speed: Thi
1st - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.OA.C.7
, 3.OA.D.9
, 4.OA.B.4
+8
Also included in: Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s, 5s, and 10s Card Game Bundle
Skip Counting/Multiples of 10s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set w/Differentiation Options
Skip Counting by 10s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set is a fun and interactive way to practice skip counting by 10s using the first 10 multiples of 10. This versatile set includes three engaging games: Pirate Quest: students work cooperatively to place multiples of 10 in order while collecting treasure chests in the process. Trash: This game offers a more independent experience where players take turns drawing and discarding cards, aiming to uncover the first 10 multiples of 10 in sequential order. Speed
K - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.CC.A.1
, 2.MD.C.8
, 1.NBT.C.6
+12
Also included in: Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s, 5s, and 10s Card Game Bundle
Skip Counting/Multiples of 5s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set w/Differentiation Options
Skip Counting by 5s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set is a fun and interactive way to practice skip counting by 5s using the first 10 multiples of 5. This versatile set includes three engaging games: Pirate Quest: students work cooperatively to place multiples of 5 in order while collecting treasure chests in the process. Trash: This game offers a more independent experience where players take turns drawing and discarding cards, aiming to uncover the first 10 multiples of 5 in sequential order. Speed: Thi
1st - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
2.MD.C.8
, 3.OA.C.7
, 3.OA.D.9
+10
Also included in: Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s, 5s, and 10s Card Game Bundle
The Difference Game - 6 Differentiated Versions for Subtraction Fact Fluency
The Difference Game offers students a fun and strategic way to build fluency with subtraction facts. Designed to support fact mastery through repeated practice, the game challenges players to think critically about number combinations as they work toward making differences. There are six differentiated versions to meet a range of learning needs: •(6 to 10) – (1 to 5) •(11 to 15) – (6 to 10) •(11 to 15) – (3 to 7) •(16 to 20) – (5 to 9) •(16 to 20) – (1 to 5) •Blank template for you to customize
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.B.3
, 1.OA.B.4
, 1.OA.C.6
+7
The Sum Game - 4 Differentiated Versions for Addition Fact Fluency
The Sum Game offers students a fun and strategic way to build fluency with addition facts. Designed to support fact mastery through repeated practice, the game challenges players to think critically about number combinations as they work toward making sums. There are four differentiated versions to meet a range of learning needs: Low + Low Addends: (1–5) + (1–5) Low + High Addends: (1–5) + (6–10) High + High Addends: (6–10) + (6–10) All Sums Within 20 In each version, players take turns sele
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.B.2
, MA.1.3.D
+3
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Experience
I've worked in a variety of settings at a variety of grade levels. I started my career in preschool, where I worked for six years. I also taught 5th grade in an upper-middle class suburban community as well as an urban charter school that served a Muslim population. Since then, I have been in my current district, Ann Arbor. Here I taught 1st grade and 4th grade for 14 years before transitioning into a math coach position.
For 7 years, I also worked for The Princeton Review, a test preparation company. For The Princeton Review, I taught and tutored for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT verbal tests. I trained prospective teachers for the ACT and GMAT. I also wrote content for their ACT, Early Edge, and GMAT materials.
Teaching style
My focus is on small-group instruction with flexible groupings based on data. I try to incorporate authentic learning experiences and inquiry-based investigations.
My own education history
I attended undergraduate and graduate school at Michigan State University. My graduate degree is in Teaching and Curriculum with a concentration in instructional technology.
I have been through Math Recovery training for: AVMR 1, AVMR 2, Fractions, MRSp1 (Math Recovery Specialist 1).
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