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Hi! I’m a dedicated educator in my 17th year of teaching, and I’m proud to have achieved National Board Certification (NBCT). My passion lies in supporting multilingual learners and helping every student find their voice through language and literacy.
Over the years, I’ve developed engaging resources that focus on building vocabulary, strengthening writing skills, and creating meaningful learning experiences for diverse classrooms. My goal is to provide tools that make teaching more effective and learning more enjoyable, while empowering students to succeed in both academic and real-world contexts.
When I’m not in the classroom, I love creating resources that other teachers can use right away—saving prep time and sparking confidence in students of all backgrounds. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope my materials bring ease and inspiration to your teaching journey!
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National Boards Planner & Task Tracker
Working toward your National Board certification? Not sure where to begin, what you have done, how much you have left, or if you even remembered to complete THAT form? This google sheets can help you stay on top of it all! Sheets Included: Annual Calendar/Project Timeline (over one year, but you could easily make it into multiple) with Components broken down into major sectionsA breakdown of what is needed for each component with check boxes to help you keep track of your work. In addition to
2nd - 7th
For All Subjects
Vivid Verbs Worksheet | Strengthen Writing with Powerful Word Choice -FREEBIE
Help your students bring their writing to life with this Vivid Verbs worksheet! This engaging resource supports students in replacing weak, overused verbs with more precise and descriptive choices that make their writing clearer and more exciting. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this worksheet works well for: Writing mini-lessons Literacy centers Independent practice Small groups Writing intervention or review 📚 Skills Covered Choosing precise verbs to enhance meaning I
3rd - 6th
Writing
CCSS
W.4.4
, W.5.3b
, W.5.3d
+4
Multiples Flash Cards (1–12) | Math Fluency Resource
Looking for a low-prep way to help your students master their multiples and multiplication facts? These Multiples Flash Cards are the perfect tool for building math fluency! This resource includes clear, easy-to-read lists of multiples for numbers 1 through 12, designed to be printed, cut, and used instantly. Why You’ll Love This Resource: Versatile Use: Perfect for math centers, independent practice, small group instruction, or as a handy reference for students to keep in their folders.Skill
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations
A 5th Grade Chemical Change Mystery Lab (NGSS Aligned)
🕵️♂️ The Case of the Color-Changing Salt A 5th Grade Chemical Change Mystery Lab (NGSS Aligned)Turn your students into science detectives with this engaging, hands-on mystery lab! In The Case of the Color-Changing Salt, students investigate a surprising color change using rock salt and common classroom materials to determine whether a chemical change has occurred. This activity blends inquiry-based learning, storytelling, and NGSS-aligned science practices—perfect for upper elementary c
3rd - 6th
Chemistry, General Science
Incomplete Work Reminder Labels | Student-Friendly & MLL-Supportive (FREEBIE)
Do you ever hand back work and think, “How do I get this completed without rewriting directions or having the same conversation again?”These incomplete work reminder labels are a simple, low-prep solution you can attach directly to student work to clearly communicate what still needs to be finished— without shaming, confusion, or extra teacher time. Designed with multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and executive functioning needs in mind, these labels use clear language and v
1st - 12th
For All Subjects
Christmas Templates
🎄 Christmas Templates Pack: Light Bulbs, Trees & Ornaments 🎄 Bring festive fun to your classroom with this versatile Christmas Templates Pack! This resource includes a variety of Christmas light bulb templates, Christmas tree outlines, and ornament outlines that are perfect for crafts, writing activities, bulletin boards, and holiday-themed lessons. ✨ What’s Included: Multiple Christmas light bulb templates in different sizes and styles Simple and detailed Christmas tree outlines Classic
Not Specific
Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
CKLA Grade 5 Unit 1 Lesson 1 Slides - FREEBIE
This slide deck introduces students to personal narratives by exploring what they are and why writers tell them. Slides include clear definitions, examples of personal stories, and visual supports (images, icons, and sentence frames) to help multilingual learners connect ideas to meaning. Interactive prompts guide students to share their own experiences, brainstorm story topics, and notice key features of personal narratives. Visuals, word banks, and simple language scaffolds ensure that all le
5th
Reading, Writing
Character Analysis
In reading we analyze how characters actions, thoughts, and words prove their character traits. This is a worksheet that we use to help us identify evidence from the text that proves a character has a certain trait (I usually pair it with Flocabulary's character trait song).
Not Specific
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.10
+3
Guided Reading lesson Planner
Based off of the Guided Reading Components from Jan Richardson.
K - 5th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
Place Value Composing
Students will practice composing a standard number from a number written incorrectly. They need to know that no more than 9 of each unit can go into each place value. They need to be able to identify the value of each digit in each place value and compose accordingly.
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
CCSS
4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
+1
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Hi! I’m a dedicated educator in my 17th year of teaching, and I’m proud to have achieved National Board Certification (NBCT). My passion lies in supporting multilingual learners and helping every student find their voice through language and literacy.
Over the years, I’ve developed engaging resources that focus on building vocabulary, strengthening writing skills, and creating meaningful learning experiences for diverse classrooms. My goal is to provide tools that make teaching more effective and learning more enjoyable, while empowering students to succeed in both academic and real-world contexts.
When I’m not in the classroom, I love creating resources that other teachers can use right away—saving prep time and sparking confidence in students of all backgrounds. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope my materials bring ease and inspiration to your teaching journey!
Teaching style
I do whatever it takes to reach my kids. I don't mind looking like a fool and will adapt my instruction to best meet their needs. I tend to be constructivist in my approach however... but ultimately...it's about what they need!
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher
My own education history
University of Maryland - Bachelors of Science & Minor of History
McDaniel College - Masters in Curriculum Instruction with Emphasis in History.
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