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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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Preview of Fraction Flip Book - Common Core Aligned

Fraction Flip Book - Common Core Aligned

This set includes two flip books - a scaffolded one and an open-ended one. Both flip books include a fraction/decimal/percent equivalency table as well as fraction strips/bars that are useful for comparing fractional amounts and finding equivalent fractions. The fractions on each flip book include 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, and 1/12. Each page is 1/2 inch longer than the one before it, so when they are stapled/glued together, students can see the fraction strips of each. The
Preview of Common Core 4th Grade Geometry Vocabulary Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards

Common Core 4th Grade Geometry Vocabulary Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards

This set covers 36 Common Core vocabulary words from the 4th grade Geometry domain. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" color poster, 8.5 x 11" black and white poster, 3 x 5" color flash card, and 3 x 5" black and white flash card. Each word includes a short definition and a picture. The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. I use the flash cards for these students as well as struggling students. These flash cards go on a binder ring that they keep in their
Preview of Common Core 3rd Grade Geometry Vocabulary Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards

Common Core 3rd Grade Geometry Vocabulary Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards

This set covers 24 Common Core vocabulary words from the 3rd grade Geometry domain. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" color poster, 8.5 x 11" black and white poster, 3 x 5" color flash card, and 3 x 5" black and white flash card. Each word includes a short definition and a picture. The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. I use the flash cards for these students as well as struggling students. These flash cards go on a binder ring that they keep in their
Preview of Standard Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts (all operations)

Standard Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts (all operations)

Use these anchor charts/posters to help students remember the steps of the standard algorithm for each operation! Each poster has an example that is color-coded to correspond to the listed steps. There are also 3 different versions of each poster with various page borders (black with white polka dots, white with black polka dots, or simple black). Bulletin board headings are also included that match the different borders. The headings say "Standard Algorithm" or "Traditional U.S. Algorithm". T
Preview of Common Core 4th Grade Measurement & Data Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards

Common Core 4th Grade Measurement & Data Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards

This set covers 53 Common Core vocabulary words from the 4th grade Measurement & Data domain. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" color poster, 8.5 x 11" black and white poster, 3 x 5" color flash card, and 3 x 5" black and white flash card. Each word includes a short definition as well as a picture and/or example. The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. I use the flash cards for these students as well as struggling students. These flash cards go on a bin
Preview of 4th Grade Everyday Math (V3) Unit 1 Geometry Vocabulary Flash Cards

4th Grade Everyday Math (V3) Unit 1 Geometry Vocabulary Flash Cards

This set includes 33 flash cards. For each term there is a short definition and a picture. For that reason, these are great to use with ESL students. I put them on a binder ring and have these students use them as we go through the practice pages. The numbers in parentheses refer to the Everyday Mathematics lesson that it is aligned to, however, they can be used with any curriculum. They are common core aligned to CCSS.Math.Content.3.G.A.1 Understand that shapes in different categories (e.g.
Preview of 4th Grade Everyday Math Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards - ALL UNITS BUNDLE

4th Grade Everyday Math Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards - ALL UNITS BUNDLE

This set covers the 160 vocabulary words from all eight units of the 4th grade Everyday Mathematics (version 4) curriculum. These are the vocabulary words listed at the start of each lesson. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" poster and a 4.25 x 5.5” flash card (4 words per letter size sheet of paper). Each word includes a short definition as well as a picture and/or example. The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. The posters can be used for a word wall or
Preview of CCSS 4th Grade Numbers & Operations Fractions Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards

CCSS 4th Grade Numbers & Operations Fractions Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards

This set covers 32 Common Core vocabulary words from the 4th grade Numbers and Operations: Fractions domain. For each word there is a *8.5 x 11" color poster *8.5 x 11" black and white poster *3 x 5" color flash card *3 x 5" black and white flash card Each word includes a short definition as well as a picture and/or example.The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. The posters can be used for a word wall or as a teaching aide. The flash cards could also
Preview of Common Core 3rd Grade Mathematics Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards Bundle

Common Core 3rd Grade Mathematics Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards Bundle

This bundle covers 115 vocabulary words from ALL of the 3rd grade Common Core Mathematics standards. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" color poster, 8.5 x 11" black and white poster, 3 x 5" color flash card, and 3 x 5" black and white flash card. Each word includes a short definition as well as a picture and/or example. For the color posters and flash cards, words are color coded based on the domain they come from. Words found in three or more domains, were designated as "core words" and had th
Preview of 4th Grade YEARLONG Everyday Math Study Guides Bundle

4th Grade YEARLONG Everyday Math Study Guides Bundle

This bundle includes student study guides for all of the 4th Grade Everyday Math units! These are a great way to review before a Unit assessment or it could be used as pre-assessment. Questions are grouped by skill or objective. These are the same ones listed on the Everyday Math Self-Assessments (not included). Instead of including the self-assessment with the Unit Assessment, I include it with the study guide and have students self-assess where they are prior to the test based on how they di
Preview of +, –, x, ÷ Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts Bundle

+, –, x, ÷ Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts Bundle

Help students remember the steps to the various algorithms for each operation with these easy to use posters! Each poster has an example that is color-coded to correspond to the listed steps. There are versions of each poster with and without a colored border (depending on your personal preference). These are formatted for 8.5 x 11". There are also directions for how they can be printed to be large multi-page posters. For each algorithm, bulletin board headings are also included. Addition 2-
Preview of Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s Thru 10s Card Game Bundle - Differentiated

Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s Thru 10s Card Game Bundle - Differentiated

Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s thru 10s Card Game Bundle includes 9 decks of 40 cards for the first 10 multiples of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. These cards can be used to play three fun and interactive games: Pirate Quest: students work cooperatively to place multiples in order while collecting treasure chests in the process (option to practice mixed multiples by combining sets of cards).Trash: This game offers a more independent experience where players take turns drawing and discarding car
Preview of Common Core 4th Grade Mathematics Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards - ALL Domains

Common Core 4th Grade Mathematics Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards - ALL Domains

This Bundle covers 137 vocabulary words from ALL of the 4th grade Common Core Mathematics standards. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" color poster, 8.5 x 11" black and white poster, 3 x 5" color flash card, and 3 x 5" black and white flash card. Each word includes a short definition as well as a picture and/or example. For the color posters and flash cards, words are color coded based on the domain they come from. Words found in three or more domains, were designated as "core words" and had th
Preview of Addition Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts

Addition Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts

Help students remember the steps to the various algorithms for addition with these easy to use posters! Each poster has an example that is color-coded to correspond to the listed steps. There are posters with and without a colorful page border depending on your preference. The algorithms included are: Compensation strategyJump StrategyColumn additionStandard additionUS Traditional addition (same as standard, just a name that some curriculums use instead, so it has its own poster)Split Strateg
Preview of Subtraction Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts

Subtraction Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts

Help students remember the steps to the various algorithms for subtraction with these easy to use posters! Each poster has an example that is color-coded to correspond to the listed steps. There are versions of each poster with and without a colored border (depending on your personal preference). The algorithms included are: Break-ApartTrade-First*Counting UpExpand-and-Trade*Constant DifferenceCompensation (same as Constant Difference strategy, just a name that some curriculums use instead, so
Preview of CCSS 4th Grade Operations & Algebraic Thinking Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards

CCSS 4th Grade Operations & Algebraic Thinking Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards

This set covers 26 Common Core vocabulary words from the 4th grade Operations and Algebraic Thinking domain. For each word there is a *8.5 x 11" color poster *8.5 x 11" black and white poster *3 x 5" color flash card *3 x 5" black and white flash card Each word includes a short definition as well as a picture and/or example.The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. The posters can be used for a word wall or as a teaching aide. The flash cards could also
Preview of Decimal Place Value Bingo - Tenths, Hundredths, & Thousandths - 4 versions

Decimal Place Value Bingo - Tenths, Hundredths, & Thousandths - 4 versions

This engaging Bingo game helps students build number sense and fluency by practicing two key number representations: numeral and value. The game includes four versatile versions that all use the same set of Bingo cards. Simply switch out the draw cards to focus on a different skill—making it easy to differentiate or spiral review. Game Versions: Numeral – Draw cards show standard numerals, just like the Bingo cards. If students take turns drawing and reading aloud, they must figure out how to
Preview of Common Core 3rd Grade Measurement & Data Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards

Common Core 3rd Grade Measurement & Data Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards

This set covers 65 Common Core vocabulary words from the 3rd grade Measurement & Data domain. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" color poster, 8.5 x 11" black and white poster, 3 x 5" color flash card, and 3 x 5" black and white flash card. Each word includes a short definition as well as a picture and/or example. The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. I use the flash cards for these students as well as struggling students. These flash cards go on a bin
Preview of 4th Grade Everyday Math Unit 1 Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards

4th Grade Everyday Math Unit 1 Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards

This set covers the 48 vocabulary words from Unit 1 of the 4th grade Everyday Mathematics (version 4) curriculum. These are the vocabulary words listed at the start of each lesson. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" poster and a 4.25 x 5.5” flash card (4 words per letter size sheet of paper). Each word includes a short definition as well as a picture and/or example. The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. The posters can be used for a word wall or as a tea
Preview of Number Name & Place Value Bingo - 1,000 to 999,999 - 3 Versions

Number Name & Place Value Bingo - 1,000 to 999,999 - 3 Versions

This engaging BINGO game helps students build number sense and fluency by practicing two key number representations: numeral and value for four, five, and six-digit numbers (1,000 thru 999,999). The game includes three versatile versions that all use the same set of Bingo cards. Simply switch out the draw cards to focus on a different skill—making it easy to differentiate or spiral review. Game Versions: Numeral – Draw cards show standard numerals (e.g. 825,990), just like the Bingo cards. If s
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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).