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Candler, North Carolina, United States
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I have over 9 years of experience as a special education teacher in inclusion, resource, and separate settings. I have taught students from 4th to 8th grade (middle school is my favorite) and I have worked as an individual tutor with students ranging from kindergarten to 9th grade. Over the years I have developed countless instructional materials and classroom decor that have helped my students succeed.
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Preview of 5th Grade Schema-based Math Lessons and Activities Bundle

5th Grade Schema-based Math Lessons and Activities Bundle

Do your students get hung up and confused with word problems? They probably do not understand the underlying structure of word problems. Teaching your students to approach and solve word problems using schema-based math will provide them with a deeper understanding of how math works in the real world. Guide your students through learning about additive and multiplicative schemas with this bundle of lessons and activities! This bundle includes student materials and lesson guidance for teaching st
Preview of Phonemic and Phonological Awareness Inventory for Middle School

Phonemic and Phonological Awareness Inventory for Middle School

Are you trying to assess your struggling middle school readers, but they always complain that the words are "baby words"? This phonemic and phonological awareness inventory was designed specifically for older students using words more commonly used in middle school classes. Phonemic and phonological awareness is a foundational skill for reading and, often, our struggling readers have not yet mastered these subskills and it is impacting their reading progress. This inventory will provide you wit
Preview of 5th Grade Multiplicative Word Problems Bundle

5th Grade Multiplicative Word Problems Bundle

Teach your students how to identify multiplicative word problem structures with a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situation rather than relying on keywords. This bundle includes student materials and lesson guidance for teaching students how to identify and solve word problems involving multiplication and division. Each lesson includes 12 problems - 4 modeling problems, 4 guided practice, and 4 independent practice, as well as a complete answer key. Mat
Preview of 6th Grade Additive Word Problems Bundle

6th Grade Additive Word Problems Bundle

Teach your students how to identify additive word problem structures with a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situation rather than relying on keywords. This bundle includes student materials and lesson guidance for teaching students how to identify and solve word problems involving addition and subtraction. Each lesson includes 12 problems - 4 modeling problems, 4 guided practice, and 4 independent practice, as well as a complete answer key. Math problem
Preview of Two-Step Proportion Word Problem Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

Two-Step Proportion Word Problem Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

This resource provides student materials and lesson guidance for teaching students about how to identify and solve word problems that involve using multiplication and division for proportions that involve two steps (find the rate and use the rate to find equivalent proportion). This lesson is based on a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situation rather than relying on keywords. The resource includes 12 problems - 4 modeling problems, 4 guided practice, a
Preview of 5th Grade Additive Word Problems Bundle

5th Grade Additive Word Problems Bundle

Teach your students how to identify additive word problem structures with a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situation rather than relying on keywords. This bundle includes student materials and lesson guidance for teaching students about how to identify and solve word problems involving addition and subtraction. Each lesson includes 12 problems - 4 modeling problems, 4 guided practice, and 4 independent practice, as well as a complete answer key. Math
Preview of Beginning of the Year Organizational Tools for Special Education Teachers

Beginning of the Year Organizational Tools for Special Education Teachers

The beginning of the school year is a very overwhelming and hectic time for special education teachers - there is so much to do and so little time! This bundle provides you with all of the tools you will need to get and stay organized throughout the year. This bundle includes: 1) Editable Academic Calendars (color & black/white options) 2) Editable Caseload Meeting Tracker (color & black.white options) 3) Editable IEP At-A-Glance 4) Editable Collaboration Schedule & Log Notes 5) Editable
Preview of 5th Grade Mixed Word Problems Quick Reviews & Quiz

5th Grade Mixed Word Problems Quick Reviews & Quiz

Review and quiz your students on solving one-step word problems using the schema-based math intervention! This review includes 10 quick-reviews or "check-ins" with two questions each - perfect for a bellringer or exit ticket! Math problems involve multiplication and division of multi-digit whole numbers and multi-digit decimal numbers. Full answer key included. 5-question quiz and answer key are included when you need to take a formative or summative assessment of your students' skills - one qu
Preview of Equal Parts Word Problem Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

Equal Parts Word Problem Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

This resource provides student materials and lesson guidance for teaching students about how to identify and solve word problems that involve using multiplication and division of numbers in equal groups. This lesson is based on a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situation rather than relying on keywords. The resource includes 12 problems - 4 modeling problems, 4 guided practice, and 4 independent practice - as well as a complete answer key. Math problem
Preview of One-Step Proportions Word Problems Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

One-Step Proportions Word Problems Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

This resource provides student materials and lesson guidance for teaching students about how to identify and solve word problems that involve using multiplication and division for proportions. This lesson is based on a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situation rather than relying on keywords. The resource includes 12 problems - 4 modeling problems, 4 guided practice, and 4 independent practice - as well as a complete answer key. Math problems involve mu
Preview of Comparison Word Problem Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

Comparison Word Problem Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

This resource provides student materials and lesson guidance for teaching students about how to identify and solve word problems that involve using multiplication for a comparison (ie. 5 times larger) This lesson is based on a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situation rather than relying on keywords. The resource includes 12 problems - 4 modeling problems, 4 guided practice, and 4 independent practice - as well as a complete answer key. Math problems i
Preview of Mixed Word Problem Review for Schema-based Problem Solving

Mixed Word Problem Review for Schema-based Problem Solving

This resource provides student materials and lesson guidance for reviewing and practicing word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This lesson is based on a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situation rather than relying on keywords. Problem-types include: -Combine/total -Change -Difference -Equal Parts -Comparison The resource includes a review of additive and multiplicative problem types and 12 problems - 4 guided p
Preview of 6th Grade Combining Word Problems Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

6th Grade Combining Word Problems Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

Do your students get hung up and confused with word problems? They probably do not understand the underlying structure of word problems. Teaching your students to approach and solve word problems using schema-based math will provide them with a deeper understanding of how math works in the real world. Teach your students how to identify and solve word problems that involve combining two numbers or quantities to make a whole. This lesson is based on a research-based math intervention for solving
Preview of Collaboration Schedule & Log Notes EDITABLE

Collaboration Schedule & Log Notes EDITABLE

Communication! It is one of the most important jobs of a special education teacher, but also one of the most difficult - not to mention it is easy for meetings and collaboration to fall off the to-do list. This resource will help you organize your time so that you can regularly meet with teachers and service providers as well as keep track of the items you discussed. A detailed "How to Use" page walks you through each step of using this tool and setting up your collaboration schedule for success
Preview of Testing Accommodations One-Pager EDITABLE

Testing Accommodations One-Pager EDITABLE

Save time and improve the quality of your tests and assessments with this "Testing Accommodations One-Pager!" This resource allows you to record all IEP and 504-plan accommodations for your students on one page for easy reference when you are planning or developing assessments. A detailed "How to Use" page walks you through each step of using this tool and setting up your classroom (and your entire school year) for success! This resource includes an editable Google Slides document as well as a
Preview of Difference Word Problems for Schema-based Problem Solving

Difference Word Problems for Schema-based Problem Solving

This resource provides student materials and lesson guidance for teaching students about how to identify and solve word problems that involve finding the difference between greater and lesser numbers/quantities This lesson is based on a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situation rather than relying on keywords. The resource includes 12 problems - 4 modeling problems, 4 guided practice, and 4 independent practice - as well as a complete answer key. Math p
Preview of Change Word Problem Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

Change Word Problem Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

This resource provides student materials and lesson guidance for teaching students about how to identify and solve word problems that involve changing a number or quantity with addition or subtraction. This lesson is based on a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situation rather than relying on keywords. The resource includes 12 problems - 4 modeling problems, 4 guided practice, and 4 independent practice - as well as a complete answer key. Math problems i
Preview of 6th Grade Change Word Problems Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

6th Grade Change Word Problems Lesson for Schema-based Problem Solving

Do your students get hung up and confused with word problems? They probably do not understand the underlying structure of word problems. Teaching your students to approach and solve word problems using schema-based math will provide them with a deeper understanding of how math works in the real world. Teach your students how to identify and solve word problems that involve changing a number or quantity with addition or subtraction. This lesson is based on a research-based math intervention for s
Preview of 6th Grade Mixed Additive Word Problems for Schema-based Problem Solving

6th Grade Mixed Additive Word Problems for Schema-based Problem Solving

This resource provides student materials and lesson guidance for reviewing and practicing word problems involving addition and subtraction. This lesson is based on a research-based math intervention for solving word problems using schema or situations rather than relying on keywords. The resource includes a review of the additive problem types and 12 problems - 4 guided practice and 8 independent practice - as well as a complete answer key. Math problems involve addition and subtraction of multi
Preview of Academic Calendar 2021-22 EDITABLE Polka Dots

Academic Calendar 2021-22 EDITABLE Polka Dots

Get yourself organized this school year with an editable calendar for the 2021-22 school year! This black and white polka dot design is easy to keep up-to-date with all of your meetings and deadlines. It includes a section for notes to help you jot down ideas and reminders.
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Experience

I have over 9 years of experience as a special education teacher in inclusion, resource, and separate settings. I have taught students from 4th to 8th grade (middle school is my favorite) and I have worked as an individual tutor with students ranging from kindergarten to 9th grade. Over the years I have developed countless instructional materials and classroom decor that have helped my students succeed.

Teaching style

I have a very positive and relaxed teaching style. I am very enthusiastic about teaching and I share this enthusiasm and excitement with my students to make learning a fun and positive experience. I am very organized both with my materials and my planning - all instruction is meticulously planned for each student.

My own education history

Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and International Studies Masters of Arts in Teaching Certification in English as a Second Language Certification in Exceptional Children (K-12) Wilson Level 1 Certified