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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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Functional Money Math MEGA BUNDLE | Special Education Transition, Life Skills
⭐ What’s Included in the Bundle 1. Real‑World Money Math Task Cards (20 Functional Purchase Task Cards) Help your students build real-world money skills with 20 functional Money Math Task Cards designed specifically for special education, life skills, and intervention classrooms. Students practice: Adding two item pricesFinding total purchase amountsDetermining how much more money is needed Features: 4 task cards per page (print, cut, laminate, done!)High-contrast, easy-to-read layoutsAge-
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Mental Math, Money Math
Next Dollar Up Strategy | Functional Money Math for Students with Disabilities
⭐ What’s Included in This Resource 📘 Instruction & Teaching Materials Student-friendly explanation of the strategy Vocabulary cards with visuals and definitions 🧾 Task Cards: 20 Total Real-world shopping scenarios Realistic prices and everyday items Perfect for small groups, 1:1 instruction, or independent work 📝 Worksheets & Practice Pages Circle-the-answer worksheets Write-the-answer practice pages Real-life word problems Independent practice and review 📊 Assessments &
4th - 12th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Money Math
Also included in: Real-World Money Skills Bundle
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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.
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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