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After earning my Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Adapted Curriculum, I launched my career as a self-contained Community-Based Instruction teacher. I serve high school students in grades 9â12, designing and delivering instruction that centers on functional academics, essential life skills, and hands-on vocational training. My lessons are individualized and practical â from reading and math skills applied to real-world tasks, to money management, cooking, community navigation, job readiness, and workplace routines.
Currently, I teach in a transition program for learners ages 18â22, supporting their pathway to greater independence, meaningful employment, and community inclusion. I collaborate closely with families, job coaches, and community partners to create work-based learning opportunities, internships, and functional assessments that inform personalized transition plans. Iâm passionate about creating respectful, student-centered environments where each learnerâs strengths are celebrated and progress is measurable.
I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to empower young adults as they develop the skills, confidence, and agency needed for life after school.
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MONEY MATH PACKET-TOUCH MONEY, MATCHING, VALUE AND IDENTIFICATION
MONEY MATH PACKET focusing on touch points, money value, money identification and matching. Touch points are a great strategy to use with your students who have a hard time switching between coins but that can count by 5's. 13 printable worksheets with differentiated instruction. What's included: 13 printable worksheetsGraphic Organizer with touch pointsGraphic Organizer with coin namesGraphic Organizer with coin valuesPractice worksheets with and without touchpointsPractice worksheets with matc
K - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Functional Money Skills MEGA Bundle: High School Transition
Vocational & Work Skills Task Cards Bundle | Job Training for Life Skills & Tran
Do you teach vocational or job training skills in your CBI or life skills classroom? This hands-on task card bundle gives students meaningful, real-world practice with grocery store job skills such as counting inventory and checking customer order accuracy. Perfect for task boxes, independent work, small groups, or vocational rotations, these task cards help students build attention to detail, counting skills, and workplace responsibilityâall essential for success in retail and food serv
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Change Back Money Math | Life Skills & Vocational Activity Packet
Do you teach change back to your students? These practical, easy-to-use worksheets and task cards are perfect for teaching students how to calculate change when making a purchase. This resource is ideal for direct instruction, whole group lessons, independent practice, classroom assessments, and IEP data collection. With both worksheets and task cards included, you can easily differentiate instruction and use the materials in task boxes, centers, small groups, or independent activities. W
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Real-World Money Skills Bundle
Next Dollar Up Task Cards | 72 RealâLife Money Skills Cards | Special Education
Build realâworld money skills with this comprehensive set of 72 Next Dollar Up Task Cardsâperfect for high school Special Education, Transition, Life Skills, and Functional Academics classrooms! Designed for students working at a 2ndâ3rd grade cognitive level, these task cards use clear visuals, ageârespectful images, and realâworld prices to help students master the essential Next Dollar Up strategy. Students practice rounding up to the next whole dollar when paying for itemsâa critical
1st - 12th
Basic Operations, Money Math, Not Subject Specific
Restaurant Job Skills | Special Education Transition Activities | Vocational
đ Whatâs Included This resource includes a variety of differentiated activities to support reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and functional job readiness skills: đ Reading & Comprehension 3 Restaurant-Themed Reading Comprehension Passages Easy-to-read text Check-the-box and short-answer questions Focus on real-life restaurant responsibilities and expectations đ§ Task Cards & Practice Activities 20 True or False Task Cards Great for small groups, centers, or 1:1 instru
3rd - 12th
Reading
Identifying & Counting Coins | Money Activities & Task Cards
đŞ Identifying & Counting Coins Hands-On Money Activities + Word Problem Task Cards Make teaching money simple, engaging, and effective with this comprehensive money unit! This resource is packed with hands-on activities, print-and-go worksheets, math centers, and multiple-choice word problem task cards to help students confidently identify coins and count money. Perfect for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade, as well as intervention and special education, this unit provides everything you n
K - 12th
Basic Operations, Money Math, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â Real-World Money Skills Bundle
Understanding Bills & Money: Life Skills Worksheets for Special Education
Help your high-school life skills and special education students build essential adultâlife financial skills with this 10âpage worksheet and task card set all about reading and paying bills! Designed for students with 2ndâ3rd grade reading levels, this resource teaches realâworld money skills in a clear, visual, ageârespectful way. This packet includes activities on: What a bill isNeeds vs. wantsReading mock utility, phone, internet, and rent billsCircling/underlining key informationPaying
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math
Also included in:Â Real-World Financial Literacy Bundle | Needs vs Wants & Paying Bills
Functional Writing & Social Skills Scenarios for High School Life Skills
Help your high school life skills or special education students build functional writing, problemâsolving, and realâworld social skills with this ready-to-use packet of scenarioâbased worksheets and task cards. Designed specifically for students working around a 2ndâ3rd grade reading level but needing age-respectful content, this resource supports IEP goals in communication, social/emotional skills, community participation, and workplace readiness. This set includes 20 high-school-appropr
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Also included in:Â High School Social Scenarios + Functional Writing MEGA BUNDLE
Real-Life Social Scenarios for Teens-Task Cards-Open-Ended & Multiple Choice
Help your students practice real-world social problem solving with 20 high-interest social scenario task cards, each available at two differentiated levels: Level 1: Verbal prompt â students listen or read the scenario and respond in their own wordsLevel 2: Multiple-choice â students choose the BEST response from four options These task cards are designed especially for teens and young adults who may read and process at an elementary level but need age-respectful, real-life content. Theyâr
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â High School Social Scenarios + Functional Writing MEGA BUNDLE
RealâWorld Money Word Problems | Life Skills Math for High School SPED
đ TPT Product Description (Created for SPED & Transition Teachers) Help your high school special education students build the realâlife money skills they truly need! This functional math resource includes a full set of ageârespectful, realâworld money word problems ideal for students working at a 2ndâ3rd grade cognitive level. Problems cover everyday scenarios your students actually experienceâshopping, dining out, work clothes, sports events, concerts, dentist visits, bills, recreation, an
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math, Not Subject Specific
Finish the Sentence Task Cards â Sentence Starters for Elementary & Special Ed.
Description: Help your students build strong writing skills with this engaging Finish the Sentence Activity! Perfect for elementary classrooms or special education settings, this resource teaches students how to take a sentence starter and turn it into a complete, meaningful sentence. Students will: Learn what a sentence starter is and how to use it. Practice creating complete sentences that make sense. Express their ideas clearly and creatively. Explore âWhat ifâŚâ scenarios to expand th
1st - 12th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
The Bill of Rights | Simplified Activities & Assessments
đ Whatâs Included This resource provides multiple ways for students to learn, practice, and show understanding: đ Simplified Definitions Easy-to-read explanations of the Bill of Rights Student-friendly language Focus on real-life examples and meaning đ§ Interactive Activities Matching Activities Match amendments to their meanings Vocabulary Practice Key terms explained simply Cut-and-Paste or Check-the-Box Activities Great for hands-on learners Reading Comprehension Activi
1st - 12th
Civics, Other (Social Studies)
Money Math Skills for Transition Students â Functional Money and Task Cards
Help your transitionâage students build realâworld money skills with this functional, ageârespectful resource designed specifically for special education and lifeâskills classrooms. With simple language, clear visuals, and structured practice, this packet supports students working at a 2ndâ3rd grade cognitive level while maintaining appropriate formatting for teens and young adults. This printâandâgo resource includes: â Daily WarmâUp Pages Short, repetitive money tasks perfect for independen
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math, Not Subject Specific
Real World Money Math Task Cards | Making Purchases & Counting Money
Help your students build realâworld money skills with this set of 20 functional Money Math Task Cards designed specifically for special education, life skills, and intervention classrooms. Each card presents an ageâappropriate, easyâto-read purchase scenario where students add costs, find totals, or determine how much more money is needed. These task cards are perfect for: Special Education (Mild/Moderate & Intellectual Disabilities)High School Life Skills Math2ndâ3rd Grade Math Skills for
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math, Not Subject Specific
RealâWorld Money Skills: Cash, Debit, or Credit? Task Cards for SPED
Help your highâschool life skills or special education students build realâworld financial decisionâmaking skills with this set of How Should I Pay? task cards! These cards support students in understanding when to use cash, debit cards, credit cards, or online payments for common adult responsibilities like bills, groceries, gas, rent, medical visits, and more. Designed specifically for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and 2ndâ3rd grade reading levels, these highly visual t
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math
Also included in:Â Real-World Financial Literacy Bundle | Needs vs Wants & Paying Bills
Do I Have Enough Money? Real-Life Budgeting Task Cards for Special Education
Support your high school life-skills or special education students with this real-world money management resource! These 24 real-life task cards help students practice deciding whether they have enough money to pay for everyday expenses such as rent, groceries, utilities, credit card bills, transportation, doctor visits, and more. Designed specifically for: Transition-age studentsStudents with intellectual disabilitiesStudents reading at a 2ndâ3rd grade levelLife skills, functional math, a
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math
Also included in:Â Real-World Financial Literacy Bundle | Needs vs Wants & Paying Bills
RealâLife Money Decisions: 24 BillâPay Task Cards for Life Skills & SPED
Teach realâworld budgeting and financial decisionâmaking with these 24 âWhich Bill Comes First?â task cards designed for special education, transition programs, and functional lifeâskills math. Students practice reading simple scenarios, identifying needs vs. wants, and choosing which bill should be paid first based on limited moneyâan essential adultâindependentâliving skill. These cards use ageârespectful visuals and realistic financial situations, perfect for highâschool students functioni
1st - 12th
Financial Literacy, For All Subjects, Money Math
Also included in:Â Real-World Financial Literacy Bundle | Needs vs Wants & Paying Bills
Cash, Debit, & Credit Task Cards â 20 Real-Life Money Scenarios for High School
Help your students practice real-world money skills with these 20 Cash, Debit, and Credit Task Cards! Perfect for high school life skills classrooms, special education, or transition programs, this hands-on activity teaches students how to decide the best way to pay for everyday purchases. Whatâs Included: 20 task cards with real-life scenarios (small, medium, and large purchases, in-person and online) Key money vocabulary: cash, debit, credit, purchase, online Answer key for easy teaching
3rd - 12th
Financial Literacy, Money Math, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â Real-World Money Skills Bundle
Add the Bills: RealâWorld Functional Math Task Cards (24 Cards)
Help your students build real-life budgeting and money addition skills with this set of 24 functional âAdd the Billsâ task cards. Designed for special education, transition programs, and students working at a 2ndâ3rd grade math level, this resource provides meaningful practice adding realâworld expenses such as rent, utilities, groceries, car bills, loans, and more. Each card presents two common adult expenses with clear visuals and simple text. Students add the amounts to find the total co
1st - 12th
Financial Literacy, For All Subjects, Money Math
Also included in:Â Real-World Financial Literacy Bundle | Needs vs Wants & Paying Bills
Reading Bills Task Cards: Functional Life Skills for Special Education
Help your students build real-world independence with this set of Reading Bills Life Skills Task Cards! Designed specifically for high school special education, mild intellectual disabilities, and transition programs, these cards teach students how to read and understand common household bills in a clear, ageârespectful format. This resource includes visual, easyâto-read task cards covering: Electric billsWater billsPhone billsApartment rent Students practice identifying: Amount dueDue
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math
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Experience
After earning my Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Adapted Curriculum, I launched my career as a self-contained Community-Based Instruction teacher. I serve high school students in grades 9â12, designing and delivering instruction that centers on functional academics, essential life skills, and hands-on vocational training. My lessons are individualized and practical â from reading and math skills applied to real-world tasks, to money management, cooking, community navigation, job readiness, and workplace routines.
Currently, I teach in a transition program for learners ages 18â22, supporting their pathway to greater independence, meaningful employment, and community inclusion. I collaborate closely with families, job coaches, and community partners to create work-based learning opportunities, internships, and functional assessments that inform personalized transition plans. Iâm passionate about creating respectful, student-centered environments where each learnerâs strengths are celebrated and progress is measurable.
I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to empower young adults as they develop the skills, confidence, and agency needed for life after school.
Teaching style
I use a student-centered, strength-based approach that emphasizes hands-on, community-based learning. My lessons are functional and goal-orientedâfocused on real-world skills like money management, cooking, travel training, and job readinessâdelivered through differentiated instruction, task analysis, and visual supports. I collaborate closely with families, job coaches, and community partners, use data and functional assessments to guide instruction, and create structured, respectful environments that build independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful post-school outcomes.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2021 Educator of the Year
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Adapted Curriculum. I am currently pursuing a Specialist degree in Special Education to deepen my expertise and better support students with diverse learning needs
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