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I have been teaching Spanish for 21 years in the United States. I have taught everything from preschool to high school. I developed and taught my own community classes, directed after school programs and worked in the public school setting. I have presented numerous teacher development workshops at the district, county and state level. One of my greatest joys in the profession is working with new teachers helping them learn the skills to teach the next generation of learners.
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Preview of German Numbers Crossword Puzzles

German Numbers Crossword Puzzles

This no prep, PDF includes 4 crossword puzzles focusing on numbers 0-1,000 in GERMAN. Great for in class work, early finishers, sub and emergency plans. All answer keys are included. The puzzles are grouped 0-10, 0-20, 0-100 and 0-1,000.
Preview of French -er Verbs Word Search

French -er Verbs Word Search

This no prep, 2 page, PDF features 27 French -er verbs. The first puzzle lists the verbs in French as clues. The second puzzle gives the English meaning as clues and students must find the French equivalent in the puzzle. Great for sub and emergency plans as the answer keys are provided (not shown in previews to avoid cheating). The verbs include: AIMER BRICOLER CHANTER COMMENCER COMPTER DANSER DÎNER DONNER ÉCOUTER ENVOYER ÉTUDIER FERMER HABITER INVITER JOUER MANGER NAGER PARLER PASSER PENSER
Preview of French -ER verbs Crossword Puzzle

French -ER verbs Crossword Puzzle

This ready to use PDF features 27 FRENCH -er verbs. The clues are given in English. Great for any sub or emergency plan folder as the answer key is included (not shown in preview to prevent cheating). Includes: Cover Student page (crossword) Answer Key Terms of use The verbs in this puzzle include: Aimer to like, to love Bricoler to do homework Chanter to sing Commencer to begin. to start Compter to count Danser to dance DÎner to have dinner Donner to give Écouter to listen (to) Envoyer to se
Preview of Color and Shapes in English and Spanish

Color and Shapes in English and Spanish

This PDF packet includes 14 pages of 7 different shapes labeled with color names in English and Spanish. Can easily be used as a time filler, sub plans, before holiday breaks (with no reference to holiday), guided play/clean up and more. Let the included suggested lesson ideas lead you to many uses for these sheets. A color guide is included. 2 pages of suggested lesson activities are included. Shapes used include: Circle Oval Square Rectangle Triangle Pentagon Diamond Color is included: Azul/B
Preview of Practice With -er Verbs in Spanish

Practice With -er Verbs in Spanish

This 3 page, no prep PDF packet is perfect for students that are just learning present tense verb conjugation in Spanish. The packet focuses on the Spanish -er verbs correr, comer, beber and leer in the present tense. Great for emergency sub plans as answer keys are included. This packet can easily be used in class, as homework, in sub and emergency plans and more. This packet includes: Cover 3 student pages 3 answer keys (not shown in preview to prevent student cheating) Term of use page You ma
Preview of Counting Numbers 1 to 10 Winter Theme Spanish version

Counting Numbers 1 to 10 Winter Theme Spanish version

This 12 page, no prep, PDF packet focuses on numbers 1-10 in a winter theme. THIS IS THE SPANISH VERSION of this packet. There are no holidays referenced in this packet. Graphics include : snowman, hot cocoa with marshmallows, ice skate, penguin, snowflake, mitten, toboggan, and winter hat. This packet will soon be available in English and French.
Preview of Spanish Present Tense Verb Endings

Spanish Present Tense Verb Endings

This PDF packet (with 16 student pages) focuses on Spanish tense tense verb endings. The packet contains worksheets, dice templates, foldable activities, cut and paste sheets that can all be easily used in different ways at different grade levels. Perfect for practicing and reviewing the Spanish present tense verb endings. Answer keys are NOT included.
Preview of Thanksgiving Counting 1 to 10 Spanish version

Thanksgiving Counting 1 to 10 Spanish version

This 12 page, no prep, PDF packet focuses on numbers 1-10 in a Thanksgiving theme. THIS IS THE SPANISH VERSION of this packet. This packet is also available in English and French.
Preview of Day of the Dead Activity Packet

Day of the Dead Activity Packet

This no prep, PDF Day of the Dead packet includes a word search, matching, sorting and coloring pages. This PDF includes: 1- Cover 2- Word search in English 3- Matching Spanish word to picture 4- Sorting images Day of the Dead vs. Halloween 5- Coloring Calavera 1 6- Coloring Calavera 2 7- Coloring Calavera 3 8- Coloring Calaveras 4 9- Design and color own calavera 10- Skull template 11- Word search key 12- Matching key 13- Sorting key 14- Terms of use Word search includes: Alter Ancestor Bones C
Preview of Counting Numbers 1 to 5 in Spanish

Counting Numbers 1 to 5 in Spanish

This no prep, 12 page PDF packet is autumn themed and focuses on numbers 1-5. This is the SPANISH version of the packet. Counting, handwriting practice, matching, color by number, cut and paste, and identifying quantities are included. There are *no* references to Halloween in this packet. Pictures include apples, pumpkins, acorns, footballs, rakes, leaves, flowers and corn stalks. This packet can easily be used for emergency or sub plans.
Preview of Tracing Shapes Handwriting Practice FRENCH version

Tracing Shapes Handwriting Practice FRENCH version

In this NO PREP, PDF packet there are 10 shape tracing masters. This packet is the FRENCH version. The shapes included are: circle, square, triangle, heart, rectangle, diamond, star, pentagon, crescent and octagon.
Preview of Tracing Shaping Handwriting Practice Spanish version

Tracing Shaping Handwriting Practice Spanish version

In this NO PREP, PDF packet there are 10 shape tracing masters. This packet is the SPANISH version. The shapes included are: circle, square, triangle, heart, rectangle, diamond, star, pentagon, crescent and octagon.
Preview of Cognates in Spanish

Cognates in Spanish

This simple, no prep, one page PDF is perfect to introduce your Spanish students to cognates. It covers perfect cognates, near perfect cognates and false cognates. The answer key is included (not shown in the preview to discourage cheating). This worksheet can be used in class, as a sub plan, homework, etc. Clear explanations are paired with a visual for each cognate group.
Preview of Music Terms in Spanish

Music Terms in Spanish

135 terms for the music classroom. Instruments, notation and general terms to help the general music, band and orchestra teacher help communicate with their Spanish speaking students.
Preview of Present Tense Verb Review Spanish I

Present Tense Verb Review Spanish I

This no-prep, PDF packet contains 12 student pages focusing on Spanish present tense verb review. All answer keys are provided. Perfect for end of the year and back to school reviews. Each page focuses on 1 topic. Can easily be used for assessments, homework, classwork, emergency lesson plans, etc. This PDF packet includes: Cover page -Regular -ar verbs -Regular -er verbs -Regular -ir verbs - E-- > IE stem changing verbs - O-- > UE stem changing verbs -E-- > I stem changing verb
Preview of Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo

This no-prep, pdf focuses on Cinco de Mayo. It incorporates people, places and themes relating to the Battle of Puebla. A show what you know worksheet allows students to write down what they know about 12 items related to Cinco de Mayo. This can be done as a pre- or post lesson activity and can also be used as a group or individual activity. The word search lends itself to research topics and ideas. Also included are two coloring pages of the coat of arms and the Mexican flag. Answer keys a
Preview of Practice with AR Verbs Present Tense Spanish

Practice with AR Verbs Present Tense Spanish

This no prep PDF packet is perfect for students that are just learning present tense verb conjugation in Spanish. The focus is limited to the -ar verbs hablar, cocinar, estudiar and escuchar. Great for emergency sub plans as answer keys are included. This PDF packet includes: Cover page 3 student pages (see preview) Answer keys Credits page
Preview of The Verb Tener Present Tense Practice Exercises Spanish

The Verb Tener Present Tense Practice Exercises Spanish

This no prep PDF packet focuses on the Spanish verb TENER in the present tense. There are three pages of exercises to practice the conjugation and use of the verb tener in Spanish. This can be used in class, as homework, in emergency sub plans and more. Activities include - a verb conjugation chart, matching subject and verb, choosing the correct form of the verb in a given sentence, writing the correct form of the verb in a sentence, writing sentences given fragments and a reading selection an
Preview of La Hora Telling Time in Spanish

La Hora Telling Time in Spanish

This no prep PDF focuses on Telling Time (La Hora) in Spanish. The packet includes activities for writing (2 pages), listening (2 activities with three different versions each for a total of 6 activities) and one partner-speaking activity. Complete answer keys and listening scripts are included. This packet can be used in class and the writing sections can be used as homework. It can also be used in emergency sub plans as all answers and scripts are provided. This PDF packets includes: Cover p
Preview of Fruits and Vegetables - Frutas y Verduras Crossword Puzzle

Fruits and Vegetables - Frutas y Verduras Crossword Puzzle

This no prep, one page, PDF crossword puzzle focuses on fruits and vegetables (frutas y verduras). It is a companion for Descubre 1 Lesson 8 but can be used in any unit covering fruits and vegetables. This crossword comes with an answer key (not shown in the preview to prevent student cheating) and can be easily included in emergency substitute plans. This PDF Packet includes: Cover Page Crossword Puzzle Answer Key Credits Page
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Experience

I have been teaching Spanish for 21 years in the United States. I have taught everything from preschool to high school. I developed and taught my own community classes, directed after school programs and worked in the public school setting. I have presented numerous teacher development workshops at the district, county and state level. One of my greatest joys in the profession is working with new teachers helping them learn the skills to teach the next generation of learners.

Teaching style

A little of everything mixed into one crazy, fun filled, hands on classroom. Something old, something new, something borrowed and something totally all from me.

Awards & shining teacher moments

2009 Excellence in Education Fellowship Award for Outstanding Teaching Performance and Service

My own education history

I have a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature and Secondary Education. I have a Master's in Leadership and Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom. I have studied in the United States, Mexico, Spain, Guatemala and Peru. My educational history never stops growing as I am always learning.

Additional biographical information

After 21 years in the classroom I am looking for my new path. I am ready to share my years of experience to help make teachers' lives easier and more productive.