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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 9–12, designing and delivering instruction that centers on functional academics, essential life skills, and hands-on vocational training. My lessons are individualized and practical — 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 18–22, 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. I’m passionate about creating respectful, student-centered environments where each learner’s 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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Real-World Money Skills Bundle
💰 Functional Money Math Bundle Coin Recognition, Budgeting, Debit Cards & Real-World Financial Skills Build real-world financial independence with this comprehensive Functional Money Math Bundle! This bundle includes 7 engaging, special education–friendly resources designed to help students develop essential life skills, financial literacy, and functional math abilities they can use beyond the classroom. Perfect for special education, life skills, and transition classrooms, these resources guid
1st - 12th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Money Math
CBI Restaurant | Reading a Menu, Budgeting, Tipping & Paying | Transition
🍔 CBI Restaurant Life Skills Mini‑Unit Menu Reading • Budgeting • Tipping • Paying • Role‑Play This 19‑page Community‑Based Instruction (CBI) mini‑unit is designed to teach real‑world restaurant skills to transition‑age students (18–22) in special education programs. Students practice the entire restaurant experience — from reading a menu to budgeting, tipping 20%, paying the bill, and communicating appropriately with restaurant staff. All activities are age‑respectful, functional, and
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Workplace & Job Interview Skills Task Cards + Social Stories | Transition
Prepare your transition‑age students for real‑world employment with this comprehensive workplace and job interview skills resource designed specifically for young adults ages 18–22. This resource supports vocational readiness, functional communication, decision‑making, and workplace behavior through structured task cards and clear, age‑appropriate social stories. This all‑in‑one transition bundle is ideal for special education classrooms, vocational training programs, community‑based instr
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Community Restaurant Outing: Complete CBI Skill‑Building Bundle
Support your students in building real‑world independence, social communication, money skills, and community readiness with this comprehensive Restaurant Community-Based Instruction (CBI) Activity Bundle. Designed specifically for transition-age students (18–22) and aligned with functional life skills and IEP transition goals, this resource provides everything you need before, during, and after your restaurant trip. This bundle includes structured lessons, visual supports, budgeting activ
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Also included in:Â Community-Based Instruction (CBI) Mega Bundle for Community Trips
Banking Basics for Life Skills | Checking & Savings Accounts | Transition & SPED
💳 Banking Basics: Managing Money for Real Life Help your high school transition students build real‑world money skills with this Banking Basics life skills unit, designed specifically for students with intellectual disabilities and a 3rd‑grade comprehension level, while remaining age‑respectful and appropriate for young adults (18–22). This resource focuses on practical, functional banking skills students need for independence, employment, and daily living. ✅ Skills Covered ✔ Choosing
5th - 12th
Financial Literacy, Not Subject Specific
Counting Money Task Cards & Worksheets – Functional Money Skills
Teach real‑world money skills with this comprehensive Counting Money Task Card & Worksheet Set—perfect for Special Education, Life Skills Math, Mild/Moderate ID, Autism classrooms, and any students who need structured, visual money practice. This resource includes 40+ task cards and a full set of leveled worksheets designed for students working at a 2nd–3rd grade cognitive level while remaining completely age‑respectful for middle and high school learners. Build students’ independence wit
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math, Not Subject Specific
Also included in:Â Functional Money Skills MEGA Bundle: High School Transition
Calculating Change Back Task Cards & Worksheets | Money Skills
Help students build real‑world money skills with this Calculating Change Back resource designed specifically for high school transition and life skills classrooms (ages 18–22). This product provides structured, repeated practice with calculating change after a purchase—an essential skill for independence in the community, workplace, and daily living. This resource includes 2 complete sets of task cards (20 total) along with multiple supplemental worksheets to support direct instruction, g
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Functional Touch Money Math for Transition Students: Counting Coins
Help your high school transition students build real‑world money skills using this Touch Money Math resource designed specifically for special education and community‑based instruction (CBI). This resource focuses on functional, everyday money concepts students need for increased independence at school, work, and in the community. Activities are age‑appropriate and ideal for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, or other learning needs. What’s Included: 20 Touch Money Task Car
4th - 12th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Money Math
Reading Paycheck Stubs & Budgeting for Real Life | High School Transition-CBI
Preparing students for real‑world employment means teaching them how to understand their money. This high school special education transition resource helps students learn how to read and understand paycheck stubs, calculate earnings, and apply that information to real‑life budgeting and spending decisions. Designed specifically for older students with disabilities (ages 16–22), this resource provides structured, age‑appropriate, and highly functional practice using realistic paycheck exam
6th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Finish the Sentence Task Cards – 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 “What if…” scenarios to expand th
1st - 12th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
Cash, Debit, & Credit Task Cards – 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. What’s 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
Special Education Life Skills & Job Readiness Bundle | IEP Goals, Work Habits, A
Life Skills & Work Habits Mega Pack for Special EducationProduct Description:Empower your students with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond! This comprehensive resource is designed for special education and life skills classrooms, focusing on communication, independence, and work readiness. Each activity is structured, visual, and easy to differentiate for a variety of learning levels. What’s Included:1. Asking for Help Lesson PackStep-by-step visuals showing how to ask fo
6th - 12th
Not Subject Specific, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
Life Skills Financial Literacy: Budgeting Worksheets
đź’° Life Skills Financial Literacy: Budgeting Worksheets for Special Education Transition Help students build essential real-world money skills with this engaging budgeting activity designed for high school special education and transition classrooms. This resource provides meaningful, functional practice with income, expenses, savings, and financial goals using clear, relatable scenarios. Students practice calculating expenses, creating a simple budget, and solving real-world financial pr
3rd - 12th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Money Math
Also included in:Â Real-World Money Skills Bundle
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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 9–12, designing and delivering instruction that centers on functional academics, essential life skills, and hands-on vocational training. My lessons are individualized and practical — 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 18–22, 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. I’m passionate about creating respectful, student-centered environments where each learner’s 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-oriented—focused on real-world skills like money management, cooking, travel training, and job readiness—delivered 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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