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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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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: Functional Money Skills MEGA Bundle: High School Transition
Functional Money Skills MEGA Bundle: High School Transition
Age‑Respectful Real‑World Money Resources for Special Education, Life Skills, Autism, & Transition Classrooms Build the real‑life money skills your students truly need for community access, independence, and adult life! This Functional Money Skills MEGA Bundle includes multiple best‑selling resources, all designed for students working at a 2nd–3rd grade cognitive level while maintaining totally age‑appropriate visuals for middle school, high school, and transition classrooms. Perfect for le
1st - 12th
Money Math
Real-World Financial Literacy Bundle | Needs vs Wants & Paying Bills
Help your high school special education and life skills students build real-world financial independence with this print-and-go Money Skills MEGA Bundle! Designed for transition programs (ages 14–22), mild intellectual disabilities, and autism support classrooms, this bundle teaches needs vs. wants, reading and adding bills, prioritizing expenses, and choosing how to pay—all with age-respectful visuals and highly structured practice. Perfect for students working at a 2nd–3rd grade reading a
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math, Not Subject Specific
Workplace Scenario Task Cards for Life Skills, SPED & Transition
Teach real-life workplace behavior, problem‑solving, and social skills with these age‑respectful, engaging Workplace Scenario Task Cards! Perfect for SPED, Life Skills, Autism Support, Mild/Moderate ID, and Transition Classrooms, these cards help students practice the exact skills they need to succeed at a job—using simple text (2nd–3rd grade level), clear visuals, and real‑world scenarios. Students read workplace situations such as: ➡ “Your boss says, ‘Wipe the tables.’ What should you do?”
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
Home Depot Community Trip Bundle for Special Education
Prepare your students for a successful community trip to Home Depot with this comprehensive, age‑appropriate bundle created specifically for high‑school special education and transition classrooms. All materials are designed for students working around a 2nd–3rd grade reading level—but without anything babyish, childish, or juvenile. This resource helps students build functional skills they need in real community environments, including: ✔ wayfinding & navigation ✔ money awareness ✔ safety &
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Community-Based Instruction (CBI) Mega Bundle for Community Trips
Needs vs. Wants Gallery Walk + Worksheets & Task Cards | High School Life Skill
Teach real-world financial decision-making with this engaging Needs vs. Wants Gallery Walk, perfect for high school special education, transition programs (ages 14–22), life skills classes, and autism support settings. This resource helps students understand the difference between NEEDS (things we must have to live) and WANTS (things that are nice to have) using highly visual, age-respectful materials. Students move around the room during the gallery walk, sort picture items, participate in
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Real-World Financial Literacy Bundle | Needs vs Wants & Paying Bills
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
Morning Meeting: Think it Through Thursday- Transition
Think It Through Thursday – Morning Meeting Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making Skills for Transition Students (Ages 18–22) By Future Focused Minds Suggested Price: $5.00–$6.00 📄 Product Description Help your students learn how to pause, think, and make responsible choices with Think It Through Thursday – Morning Meeting, a transition‑focused, student‑led Morning Meeting resource designed specifically for young adults ages 18–22. This resource provides a structured, age‑respectful way
5th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Social Scenarios for High School Special Education | Worksheets & Task Cards
This mini‑product includes 20 real‑world social scenario worksheets and 40 supporting task cards designed for high‑school special education students working around a 2nd–3rd grade reading/writing level. Each activity focuses on a functional social‑emotional or workplace behavior skill your students need for adult life: communication, managing feelings, self‑advocacy, safety, and problem solving at school, in the community, and on the job. What’s inside: 🧩 20 Social Scenario Worksheets Eac
4th - 12th
Reading Strategies, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Also included in: High School Social Scenarios + Functional Writing MEGA BUNDLE
Functional Writing & Social Skills Scenarios for High School Life Skills
Help your high school life skills or special education students build functional writing, problem‑solving, and real‑world social skills with this ready-to-use packet of scenario‑based worksheets and task cards. Designed specifically for students working around a 2nd–3rd 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: 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 – students listen or read the scenario and respond in their own wordsLevel 2: Multiple-choice – 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. They’r
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: High School Social Scenarios + Functional Writing MEGA BUNDLE
Real‑World Money Word Problems | Life Skills Math for High School SPED
📝 TPT Product Description (Created for SPED & Transition Teachers) Help your high school special education students build the real‑life money skills they truly need! This functional math resource includes a full set of age‑respectful, real‑world money word problems ideal for students working at a 2nd–3rd grade cognitive level. Problems cover everyday scenarios your students actually experience—shopping, dining out, work clothes, sports events, concerts, dentist visits, bills, recreation, an
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math, Not Subject Specific
CBI Community Trips Bundle: Life Skills & Transition Classroom Activities
Prepare your students for real-world experiences with this all-in-one Community-Based Instruction (CBI) Trips Bundle! Perfect for life skills, transition, and vocational classrooms, this ready-to-go resource includes pre-trip, trip, and post-trip activities with differentiated levels and hands-on worksheets for a variety of community locations. Students will practice functional life skills, social skills, money math, and workplace readiness while completing fun, meaningful activities at e
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Workplace Basics Made Simple | Transition Life Skills & Pre-Employment Unit for
Help your transition-age students build essential workplace readiness skills with this structured, student-friendly Unit 1: Workplace Basics curriculum. Designed specifically for transition classrooms, special education, and students with disabilities, this unit introduces real-world job expectations using hands-on activities, visuals, role-play, and reflection opportunities. Students learn foundational work behaviors that apply to any job setting, making this unit perfect for pre-employme
4th - 12th
Informational Text, Telling Time, Vocabulary
Community-Based Instruction Grocery Store Bundle – Life & Job Skills for Transit
This bundle provides classroom activities focusing on vocational skills (stocking grocery shelves), food storage (fridge, freezer, pantry), and a community trip to the grocery store activity pack with pre teaching, trip and post trip activities. Check out the activities below that are includedThis Community-Based Instruction (CBI) Grocery Store Bundle is perfect for self-contained, adapted, or transition classrooms, helping students build real-world life and vocational skills. These hands-on
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Real World Money Math Task Cards | Making Purchases & Counting Money
Help your students build real‑world 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 age‑appropriate, easy‑to-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 Math2nd–3rd Grade Math Skills for
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math, Not Subject Specific
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 2nd–3rd grade levelLife skills, functional math, a
1st - 12th
For All Subjects, Money Math
Also included in: Real-World Financial Literacy Bundle | Needs vs Wants & Paying Bills
Add the Bills: Real‑World Functional Math Task Cards (24 Cards)
Help your students build real-life budgeting and money addition skills with this set of 24 functional “Add the Bills” task cards. Designed for special education, transition programs, and students working at a 2nd–3rd grade math level, this resource provides meaningful practice adding real‑world 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: Real-World Financial Literacy Bundle | Needs vs Wants & Paying Bills
CBI Fast Food Restaurant Trip | Life Skills & Community-Based Instruction
Prepare your students for a successful community-based instruction (CBI) trip to a fast food restaurant with this ready-to-go lesson pack! This resource includes pre-teaching, trip, and post-trip activities with multiple differentiated levels to meet the needs of all learners. Perfect for life skills, vocational training, and transition classrooms, these activities provide hands-on practice with money math, social skills, appropriate behavior, and job readiness while reinforcing real-worl
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Community-Based Instruction (CBI) Mega Bundle for Community Trips
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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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