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GG's Classroom Horizons

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Syracuse, New York, United States
About the store
I have been a teacher for 12 years, teaching high school and middle school English, and many related electives such as Yearbook, Word Power, Debate, Creative Writing, and AP Language and Composition. Additionally, I have worked for 3 years as an instructional coach- working with other teachers to build curriculum and develop new strategies and methods of engaging students more fully throughout a lesson.
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Preview of Student Contracts - Late Work and Marking Period Reflections & Failure

Student Contracts - Late Work and Marking Period Reflections & Failure

These ready-to-use student contracts offer an easy fill-in-the-blank style communication form to encourage an individualized plan of action for students to get back on track. This is also a great resource to show administrators how you are communicating with parents and giving students every opportunity you can to be successful in your class. This product comes with the following items: Teacher Notes2 Parent Letters for Poor Behavior/WorkStudent Contract for Marking Period FailureStudent Contrac
Preview of New Teacher Kit for Classroom $BUNDLE$

New Teacher Kit for Classroom $BUNDLE$

Are you a new teacher just getting started & looking for strategies & routines to start the year? This bundle will give all you need to help set up your classroom with great writing posters, set up base routines (exit passes, formative assessment strategies, student partners, and more), and gives you some time-saving forms and contracts to use to help your students succeed! Some of the resources are strictly for your use with students, or for decorating your classroom, or are actual activiti
Preview of First Day Letter, Student Info, Syllabus & Lesson Plan Format | Back to School

First Day Letter, Student Info, Syllabus & Lesson Plan Format | Back to School

As a teacher you have SO MUCH to get done already! This resource will save you time and frustration in trying to figure out how to format a syllabus or lesson plan - done for you already, all you have to do is add in the details and you're set to go! This gives you a variety of lesson plan formats to choose from, and samples of everything - including a syllabus and student and parent first day letters! Best of luck to you this school year! :D This product comes with the following items:Teacher N
Preview of Formative Assessment: Teacher Strategies, Goals, and Reference Charts!

Formative Assessment: Teacher Strategies, Goals, and Reference Charts!

Formative assessment and checks for understanding are crucial in helping our students excel in the classroom! This practical resource offers reminder reference posters for teachers, as well as a double sided strategy list with numerous ideas for creative and fun ways to quickly and meaningfully check to see if your students are understanding the material you just gave them! Students will be grateful for the check-ins and the opportunities to really ensure they know what they need to know! This p
Preview of Back to School | Monthly Class Newsletter Template for Parent Communication

Back to School | Monthly Class Newsletter Template for Parent Communication

Building a successful Home- School- Communication practice is a great strategy to increase family engagement and support! This time-saving resource gives you an easy, editable monthly newsletter template to share with parents all the great learning taking place in your classroom! Complete with a brief run-down of the current unit topic and text, class assignments and projects to expect or that are due, upcoming important dates, and school or class information and expectations and - best of all -
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About the store

Experience

I have been a teacher for 12 years, teaching high school and middle school English, and many related electives such as Yearbook, Word Power, Debate, Creative Writing, and AP Language and Composition. Additionally, I have worked for 3 years as an instructional coach- working with other teachers to build curriculum and develop new strategies and methods of engaging students more fully throughout a lesson.

Teaching style

I like to create materials that are relevant to students, fun, engaging, but with very high expectations and a chance for them to think critically and make real-world connections. I work to give specific feedback to my students, and help them to identify what they are most proud of in each project, as well as what they need to work on.

Awards & shining teacher moments

30 Teachers in 30 Days Local Newspaper Award Kappa Delta Pi

My own education history

I have a Master's Degree in Literacy and am NYS certified for Literacy 5-12, and a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Adolescent Education, NYS certified for English Language Arts 7-12 and Students with Disabilities 7-12. I also have an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. Masters- Syracuse University Bachelors- Le Moyne College

Additional biographical information

In addition to TPT, I am also an author and you can find me on Facebook at Jamie Gartner - Author. I also have a Print on Demand Etsy Store: LionchaserDesigns.etsy.com - where I create designs for t-shirts, magnets, phone cases, and more! I live in New York with my furbabies: two dogs and two cats who rule the roost! :)