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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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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
3rd - 4th
Geometry, Vocabulary
CCSS
4.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.3
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
2nd - 4th
Geometry, Vocabulary
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
Mouse & the Motorcycle Student Literature Packet & Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on The Mouse and the Motorcycle (Beverly Cleary). This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. The Mouse and the Motorcycle is a student favorite and is a great opportunity for students to practice analyzing characters. It's at a 3rd/4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level O). This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Some chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignmen
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
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
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Vocabulary
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+6
Punished Student Literature Packet and Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on Punished by David Lubar. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. Punished is a wonderful opportunity to explore figurative language including idioms, similes, oxymorons, and more. It's at a 4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level Q).
This guide has three parts: a student response packet, teacher’s guide, and literary devices vocabulary posters. Chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignmen
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+12
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
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Vocabulary
CCSS
4.NF.A.1
, 4.NF.A.2
, 4.NF.B.3
+11
Rosa Parks (Greenfield) Comprehensive Novel Study & Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on "Rosa Parks" by Eloise Greenfield. This book was awarded the Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. This resource could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. It's at a 4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level P). This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Some chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignment is roughly 15 pages. This 7 page student
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.3
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+5
Sadako & the Thousand Paper Cranes Student & Teacher Guides - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes is a great opportunity for students to practice making inferences and learn about historical events. It's at a 4th/5th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level R). This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignmen
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Bunnicula Student Literature Packet and Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on Bunnicula. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. Bunnicula is a student favorite and is a great opportunity for students to practice making inferences. It's at a 4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level Q).
This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Some chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignment is roughly 15 pages. For the reading assignments that conta
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
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
2nd - 4th
Math, Vocabulary
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+32
Fantastic Mr. Fox Student Literature Packet and Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on Fantastic Mr. Fox. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. Fantastic Mr. Fox is a student favorite and is a great opportunity for students to practice making inferences. It's at a 3rd/4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level P).
This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Some chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignment is roughly 13 pages. For the reading as
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing CCSS Comprehensive Novel Study & Teacher Guide
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing". This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" is a student favorite and is a great opportunity for students to practice making inferences and explore characters. It's at a 3rd/4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level Q, DRA: 40, Lexile: 470L).
This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Chapters are grouped togethe
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+19
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
3rd - 5th
Math, Vocabulary
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+34
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
2nd - 4th
Geometry, Vocabulary
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+9
Common Core State Standards 4th Grade Math Checklist
This is a straightforward checklist for the 4th Grade Common Core mathematics standards. It has multiple uses:
*Use to show what standards an individual lesson is aligned to
*For guided math groups to ensure that individual standards are being met in all groups
*To track standards met throughout the year
You can use it in conjunction with lessons you share on TPT, but please credit it back to me.
Common Core State Standards 4th Grade Math Checklist is licensed under a Creative Commons Attr
4th
Math
The Magic Finger Student Response & Teacher Guides - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. This is a fun, short read at a 3rd grade reading level (Guided Reading Level N). This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Pages are grouped together so that each of the 3 reading assignments is roughly 18 pages. Reading assignments end on a page with a natural transition (i.e. the end of the day). For the r
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+4
Geronimo Stilton-Red Pizzas for a Blue Count: Student & Teacher Guide
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on Geronimo Stilton: Red Pizzas for a Blue Count. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. Geronimo Stilton is a student favorite and is a great opportunity for students to practice making inferences and interpret figurative language. It's at a 3rd grade reading level (Guided Reading Level O) but is enjoyed by students both older and younger.
This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide.
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+12
CCSS 3rd Grade Numbers & Operations Fractions Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards
This set covers 19 Common Core vocabulary words from the 3rd 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
2nd - 4th
Fractions, Vocabulary
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
+6
In the Year of the Boar & Jackie Robinson Lit Packet & Teacher Guide
This 66 page packet is everything you need for a novel study on In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. This book is a student favorite for its humor and is a great opportunity for students to practice making inferences and analyze similes. It's at a 4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level S). This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Additionally, three writing prompts are provided f
4th - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+31
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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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