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Empowering Learning Tools

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Jonestown, Texas, United States
About the store
Taught K-12th in various roles, classroom (K, 2nd, 3rd), special education (2nd-8th), and Dyslexia and Dysgraphia instruction (7th-12th), as well as Science and Math Enrichment (K-5). Have worked with gifted and special education students, as well as a Yearbook class (8th). I'm a Certified Academic Language Therapist (C.A.L.T.) and offer virtual dyslexia tutoring/services via my website.
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Preview of Blank Place Value 5th Grade FREEBIE

Blank Place Value 5th Grade FREEBIE

If you need a quick blank place value chart (tailored to 5th grade), that can be used on state assessments, such as STAAR, here you go! Posting an Excel version so you can adjust to other grade levels! Enjoy! Hope it's helpful!
Preview of Blank Graphic Organizers FREEBIE

Blank Graphic Organizers FREEBIE

A few free blank graphic organizers, including t-chart, h-chart, number line, and problem solving boxes. A nice little head start for math teachers, or to jump start ideas for other graphic organizers you could use to enhance problem solving for your students.
Preview of Prime Composite Poster FREEBIE

Prime Composite Poster FREEBIE

Mnemonic device in sorts - use as a poster or visual helper for students in seeing "prime" as the smaller word, having fewer factors, and "composite" being the longer word with more factors. The colors support the concepts of "red" stop, "green" go, resembling the idea of "green" more factors, "red" fewer. Enjoy!
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About the store

Experience

Taught K-12th in various roles, classroom (K, 2nd, 3rd), special education (2nd-8th), and Dyslexia and Dysgraphia instruction (7th-12th), as well as Science and Math Enrichment (K-5). Have worked with gifted and special education students, as well as a Yearbook class (8th). I'm a Certified Academic Language Therapist (C.A.L.T.) and offer virtual dyslexia tutoring/services via my website.

Teaching style

I've been trained in Ortin Gillingham based reading program with a multi-sensory approach. Lots of visuals and hands on. Teach higher level thinking... connecting across subjects and grades, despite learning difficulties or disabilities.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Pitchapalooza winner with my pitch for my middle grade novel, Devin and His Shape-Shifting Sister (I'm a writer... did I mention that?) Graduated summa cum laude from Texas State, with three semesters on Dean's list.

My own education history

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas State University. Neuhaus Education Center and Rawson Saunders Institute.

Additional biographical information

Member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators); former member of ACC Collaborative (grant program with extensive training for science teachers); mother of two girls; teacher; interventionist, dyslexia specialist, wife; writer; Academic Language Therapist; also known as The Reading Therapist