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Rated 4.95 out of 5, based on 20 reviews
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Beaumont, California, United States
About the store
I have been an elementary school teacher for Rim of the World Unified School District since 2006. I have had the opportunity to teach a diverse population and a wide age-range of students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. I have a Master's Degree in school Counseling and Administration. I have served as a leader on many committees including Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support team, student council, English Language Development Coordinator, Leader of small group counseling for anger management and social skills groups, etc.
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Preview of Class Aloha: Island-Themed Name Tags, Name Plates, and Class Job Surfboards

Class Aloha: Island-Themed Name Tags, Name Plates, and Class Job Surfboards

Help bring the spirit of "Aloha" to your classroom with this "Island-Themed" kit including: > 15 (3.25"x 8.5") colored name plates (hula girl/boy, palm tree, flowers, tiki, coconut drink, sea turtle, pineapple, flip flops) > 9 (3.25"x 8.5") black and white name plates > 2 (2.4" x 4.4") red and pink colored flower/flip flop name tags > 2 (2.4" x 4.4") black and white flower name tags > 2 (2.5" x 4.25") colored hula girl and hula boy name tags > 2 (2.5" x 4.25") black and whi
Preview of Super Sound Pursuit CVC Game Bundle

Super Sound Pursuit CVC Game Bundle

In this BUNDLE you will find 6 different super hero-themed "Trivial Pursuit" style games to practice reading and writing CVC words with short a,e,i,o,u, and mixed review games. Players move their hero markers around the board game answering questions in five categories: - Blending - Spelling - Segmenting - Beginning Sounds - Ending Sounds The object of the game is to "capture" all 5 villains (one associated with each category) to win the game. This is a fun and motivating way to practice C
Preview of Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC Mixed Review

Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC Mixed Review

This product is a super hero-themed "Trivial Pursuit" style game to practice reading and writing CVC words with mixed short vowel sounds. Players move their hero markers around the game board answering questions in five categories along the way: - Blending - Spelling - Segmenting - Beginning Sounds - Ending Sounds All categories in this game are for practicing reading and writing CVC words (Mixed Review). The object of the game is to "capture" all 5 villains (one associated with each categ
Preview of Short Vowel Super Sounds: CVC Short-A

Short Vowel Super Sounds: CVC Short-A

This motivating super hero-themed unit helps teach, practice, monitor, and assess reading and writing CVC words with the short-a vowel sound. Students will be introduced to “Super Jan”, a first grade student with secret super powers in an introductory read-aloud. Jan must save her friend Pam from the villain “Bad Granny” to save the day. Students will then be given the mission to help Super Jan capture Bad Granny by completing word work practice assignments and demonstrating their understand
Preview of Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-U

Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-U

This product is a super hero-themed "Trivial Pursuit" style game to practice reading and writing CVC words with the short-u sound. Players move their hero markers around the game board answering questions in five categories along the way: - Blending - Spelling - Segmenting - Beginning Sounds - Ending Sounds All categories in this game are for practicing reading and writing CVC words with short-u The object of the game is to "capture" all 5 villains (one associated with each category) to wi
Preview of Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-O

Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-O

This product is a super hero-themed "Trivial Pursuit" style game to practice reading and writing CVC words with the short-o sound. Players move their hero markers around the game board answering questions in five categories along the way: - Blending - Spelling - Segmenting - Beginning Sounds - Ending Sounds All categories in this game are for practicing reading and writing CVC words with short-o The object of the game is to "capture" all 5 villains (one associated with each category) to wi
Preview of Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-I

Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-I

This product is a super hero-themed "Trivial Pursuit" style game to practice reading and writing CVC words with the short-i sound. Players move their hero markers around the game board answering questions in five categories along the way: - Blending - Spelling - Segmenting - Beginning Sounds - Ending Sounds All categories in this game are for practicing reading and writing CVC words with short-i The object of the game is to "capture" all 5 villains (one associated with each category) to wi
Preview of Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-E

Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-E

This product is a super hero-themed "Trivial Pursuit" style game to practice reading and writing CVC words with the short-e sound. Players move their hero markers around the game board answering questions in five categories along the way: - Blending - Spelling - Segmenting - Beginning Sounds - Ending Sounds All categories in this game are for practicing reading and writing CVC words with short-e The object of the game is to "capture" all 5 villains (one associated with each category) to wi
Preview of Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-A (Expanded Version)

Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-A (Expanded Version)

NOTE*** This product has a discounted price because it is an expanded version of my Freebie Super Sound Pursuit Game**** This product is a super hero-themed "Trivial Pursuit" style game to practice reading and writing CVC words with the short-a sound. Players move their hero markers around the game board answering questions in five categories along the way: - Blending - Spelling - Segmenting - Beginning Sounds - Ending Sounds All categories in this game are for practicing reading and writi
Preview of Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-A

Super Sound Pursuit Game: CVC with Short-A

This product is a super hero-themed "Trivial Pursuit" style game to practice reading and writing CVC words with the short-a sound. Players move their hero markers around the game board answering questions in five categories along the way: - Blending - Spelling - Segmenting - Beginning Sounds - Ending Sounds All categories in this game are for practicing reading and writing CVC words with short-a The object of the game is to "capture" all 5 villains (one associated with each category) to wi
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Experience

I have been an elementary school teacher for Rim of the World Unified School District since 2006. I have had the opportunity to teach a diverse population and a wide age-range of students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. I have a Master's Degree in school Counseling and Administration. I have served as a leader on many committees including Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support team, student council, English Language Development Coordinator, Leader of small group counseling for anger management and social skills groups, etc.

Teaching style

I believe in the theory of multiple intelligences and try to create lessons that will stimulate all styles of learning. I believe that all students can learn. I believe it is important to establish trusting relationships with parents and students for maximum learning to take place. My classroom has a tiered management system including individual, group, and class accountability through the use of a token economy. My students contribute to our classroom economy through jobs and earn and lose money for meeting/not meeting expectations both academically and behaviorally. I feel it is important to teach life skills, social skills, and problem solving along with the standards to create well-rounded citizens.

My own education history

I am a "TK" ( Teacher's Kid) and grew up surrounded by the world of education. I fell in love with teaching at an early age and realized it was my calling in life. I am a graduate of the University of Redlands ( undergrad and Masters) and a proud graduate of Rim of the World High school. I enjoyed growing up on a small mountain in southern California so much that I decided to return to the mountain after graduating form college to begin my teaching career. I feel very lucky to be surrounded with such a beautiful environment that also allows for unique learning opportunities for our students.

Additional biographical information

I live in Lake Arrowhead, Ca with my wonderful husband, Adam. I enjoy playing softball, running, going to the lake, snowboarding, and traveling with my husband on his work trips (he is a sports writer) We currently do not have any children of our own but plan on changing that very soon. In the meantime we have 2 cats ( Oliver and Desmond) that we treat like children.... yes..... i guess I am a cat lady ;)