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Five-Alarm Learning

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Idaho, United States
About the store
My education career started in the Dearborn neighborhood of inner-city Chicago, tutoring kids after school at those long cafeteria tables. The first week, they cussed me out using words I'd never heard and wouldn't come out from under the table. Since then, I've taught first grade, adult ELL, SAT prep, struggling readers, social studies 1-6, you name it! But my heart is still for those "side by side" moments when learners gain a greater sense of what's possible for them. I hope these resources help you and your students find your own "fire-lighting moments."
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Preview of Otter Weekly Lesson Planner (Otterly Wonderful Classroom)

Otter Weekly Lesson Planner (Otterly Wonderful Classroom)

Utilize this free lesson plan calendar to stay organized all week long! Free download includes a link for a template in Canva to personalize subjects and make it your own. Grab it today and check out the rest of our Otterly Wonderful classroom tools.
Preview of Otter Lesson Plan Template (Otterly Wonderful Classroom)

Otter Lesson Plan Template (Otterly Wonderful Classroom)

A flexible lesson plan template to help you stay organized and on the ball with your curriculum! Keep administration happy by denoting what standards you're using right on your plans and keep yourself happy by looking at cute sea creatures. Also available as a Canva template for those who prefer to type it in or customize it to their needs.
Preview of Priorities planner (Executive function to-do list)

Priorities planner (Executive function to-do list)

Struggling with executive dysfunction for yourself or your students? This planner succinctly categorizes your tasks so you know what to focus on. Help students plan their time for asynchronous or self-directed learning with this tool...and you'll always know at a glance what they should be working on, too. Suited for students (and teachers) with ADHD.
Preview of Daily Parent Communication Printable for Intervention or Remedial Sessions

Daily Parent Communication Printable for Intervention or Remedial Sessions

This simple form will help you communicate with the student's family or classroom teacher to describe what's happening in their time with you. It's in color and in black and white, and it has space for student or teacher to write about what was studied, give them a chance to respond, and communicate what's needed for homework or follow-up. There's also a section for indicating how their attitude was, which as a classroom teacher, I always wanted to know!
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About the store

Experience

My education career started in the Dearborn neighborhood of inner-city Chicago, tutoring kids after school at those long cafeteria tables. The first week, they cussed me out using words I'd never heard and wouldn't come out from under the table. Since then, I've taught first grade, adult ELL, SAT prep, struggling readers, social studies 1-6, you name it! But my heart is still for those "side by side" moments when learners gain a greater sense of what's possible for them. I hope these resources help you and your students find your own "fire-lighting moments."

Teaching style

My teaching styles uses a lot of humor, because most of my students think of school as dull and boring. It's interactive and very flexible, based on what opportunities present themselves. I take what I learn from them and run with it.

My own education history

I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Education from Eastern Washington University in 2007, along with my Reading Endorsement. I was certified to teach all subjects K-5 and reading specifically K-12.