jcleo
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British Columbia, Canada
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Hi there! I’m a BC‑certified teacher with more than fourteen years of classroom experience and a background in Inclusive Education from Queens College. I’ve taught Beginning and Intermediate ELL both in a BC accredited international school and during two years of teaching in Busan, South Korea. Those experiences helped me understand what it really feels like to learn a new language and what kinds of supports make the biggest difference.
Currently, as a secondary-school LST teacher, I work with students who have special designations. I spend my days adapting resources, breaking down big ideas, and figuring out how to make content accessible for a wide range of learning styles. This meaningful work has shaped the way I create materials for other teachers: clear, flexible, supportive, and ready-to-use.
My main areas of focus are Language Arts and English, Social Studies, and Inclusive Education. I believe in building real relationships with students, helping them understand how they learn, and making school feel meaningful by connecting it to real life. Every student learns in their own way and at their own pace, and our job is to meet them where they are.
Everything I create for TPT is designed with those ideas in mind. My goal is to offer resources that save teachers time, support diverse learners, and help classrooms feel welcoming, inclusive, and engaging. It's great to meet you!
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Sentence Pyramids Fluency Bundle (Short Vowels a, e, i, o, u & mixed review)
This bundle offers a structured, scaffolded, and engaging way to build early reading fluency using sentence pyramids and CVC word patterns. Students receive focused practice with all short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u), along with a mixed review set to help them apply their skills across vowel patterns. It also includes a Mix & Match sentence-building activity, allowing students to create their own simple sentences using decodable short vowel words. This extends learning beyond reading and rei
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Spelling
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.3b
+4
Decodable Poetry (Short Vowels a, e, i)
Make phonics practice more engaging with this pack of decodable poems featuring short vowel (a, e, & i) CVC words—with a fun, modern twist your students will find hilarious. This activity blends together structured phonics instruction with light, Gen Alpha–inspired language to keep early readers interested, motivated, and connected to the text. Each poem uses simple, decodable language focused on short vowels a, e, and i, while incorporating playful, familiar slang that makes reading feel curren
K - 3rd
Creative Writing, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Poetry
CCSS
RF.K.2
, RF.K.2a
, RF.K.2d
+3
Sentence Pyramids: Short Vowel U & Mixed Short Vowels Fluency Pack
Build strong readers with this engaging, structured fluency resource.This low-prep packet uses sentence pyramids, decodable text, and hands-on activities to help early readers develop confidence, accuracy, and comprehension with short vowel U and mixed short vowel CVC words. Students will practice basic CVC word decoding, reading fluency and phrasing, sentence structure, rhyming, and story sequencing all in the same place! It's perfect for kindergarten to second grade classrooms, beginner ELL cl
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.4
+1
Sentence Pyramids: Short Vowel I & O Fluency Pack
Build strong readers with this engaging, structured fluency resource.This low-prep packet uses sentence pyramids, decodable text, and hands-on activities to help early readers develop confidence, accuracy, and comprehension with short vowel I and O CVC words. Students will practice basic CVC word decoding, reading fluency and phrasing, sentence structure, rhyming, and story sequencing all in the same place! It's perfect for kindergarten to second grade classrooms, beginner ELL classrooms, interv
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.1a
, RF.1.2
, RF.1.2a
+4
Sentence Pyramids: Short Vowel A & E Fluency Pack
Build strong readers with this engaging, structured fluency resource. This low-prep packet uses sentence pyramids, decodable text, and hands-on activities to help early readers develop confidence, accuracy, and comprehension with short vowel A and E CVC words. Students will practice basic CVC word decoding, reading fluency and phrasing, sentence structure, rhyming, and story sequencing all in the same place! It's perfect for kindergarten to second grade classrooms, beginner ELL classrooms, inte
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.2a
, RF.1.2c
+4
My Family Tree Workbook 2
My Family Tree Workbook 2 is the second workbook in the "My Family Tree" series and builds on basic family vocabulary with more detailed terms and grammar practice. Students learn and practice family words such as niece, nephew, daughter, son, grandson, granddaughter, and grandchildren through engaging activities. This also places a stronger focus on subject and object pronouns, helping students understand how to use them correctly in sentences when talking about family members. What's included
1st - 3rd
Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.4
+1
My Family Tree Workbook
This Family Tree Vocabulary Workbook helps students learn and practice common family words while building simple sentences. It’s a great fit for early elementary and ELL learners who are just beginning to talk and write about family. This booklet has a variety of activities such as labeling family trees, identifying family members, circling vocabulary words, completing a family tree puzzle, and writing short sentences. It also gives practice with subject pronouns (he, she, they) and the verb “
K - 2nd
Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.4
Mix & Match Sentence Building | Decodable CVC Words for Short Vowels
Support your early readers and writers with this engaging and structured sentence-building resource! This interactive activity targets decodable CVC words with short vowel sounds, giving students the opportunity to strengthen their phonics skills while creating meaningful sentences using an easy-to-follow mix-and-match approach. Students select words from each column (who, what, where) to make complete sentences, reinforcing sentence structure, decoding, and writing conventions all in one acces
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RF.1.1a
, RF.1.2
, RF.1.2a
+9
My Family Memory Game
My Family Memory Game is a classic matching game that helps students practice family vocabulary in a fun and engaging way. Students take turns flipping over cards to find matching family member pairs. When a match is found, the student says a complete sentence (e.g., “Mom. She is my mom.”) before keeping the cards. The game encourages speaking, sentence formation, memory skills, and turn‑taking. The player with the most matching pairs at the end wins. What's included: Bright, colourful family v
K - 3rd
Sight Words, Spelling, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.6
"The Case of the Missing Pig": A 'Murdle'-Style Articles Game
Grammar meets logic! The school mascot has gone missing, and it’s up to students to figure out who did it, where it happened, and what item was involved (while also practicing their definite & indefinite articles: a, an, and the!) Fun, interactive, and perfect for small groups or whole‑class play! What’s Included: Mystery story setup and student instructionsClues with fill-in-the-blank article practice (a / an / the)Detective‑style clue board for organizing informationComplete answer key for
3rd - 7th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies
CCSS
L.1.1h
, CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.L.1
+1
My Sentence Building Booklet
My Sentence Booklet is a hands-on, interactive writing activity that helps students build complete sentences one word at a time! Using a simple foldable worksheet, students add an article, adjective, noun, and verb to create a full sentence they can read, share, and illustrate. This low-prep project is highly visual, structured, and engaging. It's perfect for early writers and ELL learners and ideal for independent work, small groups, student portfolios, or writing centers. Skill Focus Areas:
1st - 3rd
Grammar, Spelling, Writing
Family Tree Puzzle (Fill-in-the-Blanks Worksheet)
Help Mike complete his family tree assignment! Read each clue and figure out how his family members are related, then write the correct names in the family tree. This activity encourages students to think about family relationships while reinforcing family vocabulary through a fun logic puzzle. What’s included: 1 No-prep family tree puzzle worksheetA set of clues to help students place each family memberAn answer key for check-for-understanding!This is a great tool for: ELL learnersGrade 1–3Vo
1st - 3rd
Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.5
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Experience
Hi there! I’m a BC‑certified teacher with more than fourteen years of classroom experience and a background in Inclusive Education from Queens College. I’ve taught Beginning and Intermediate ELL both in a BC accredited international school and during two years of teaching in Busan, South Korea. Those experiences helped me understand what it really feels like to learn a new language and what kinds of supports make the biggest difference.
Currently, as a secondary-school LST teacher, I work with students who have special designations. I spend my days adapting resources, breaking down big ideas, and figuring out how to make content accessible for a wide range of learning styles. This meaningful work has shaped the way I create materials for other teachers: clear, flexible, supportive, and ready-to-use.
My main areas of focus are Language Arts and English, Social Studies, and Inclusive Education. I believe in building real relationships with students, helping them understand how they learn, and making school feel meaningful by connecting it to real life. Every student learns in their own way and at their own pace, and our job is to meet them where they are.
Everything I create for TPT is designed with those ideas in mind. My goal is to offer resources that save teachers time, support diverse learners, and help classrooms feel welcoming, inclusive, and engaging. It's great to meet you!
Teaching style
I like to teach basics first and build from there. It's important that students are able to comfortably reach the stepping stones of education before being expected to achieve a goal. I like to tie my lessons into a real-world context so that students are able to make connections between their life and vocabulary or key objectives taught in class. Also, imagination and creativity are key to meaningful learning!
My own education history
Bachelor of Education in Social Sciences (2008)
Certification in TESOL (2015)
Certification in Inclusive Education (2024)
Experience as a tutor and as the Director of Education at a private tutoring company, where I created and tailored individualized learning plans for students
Teaching experience from 2011 to the present in ELL, Social Studies, Creative Writing, Career and Life Education, and Inclusive Education
Currently an LST teacher in a secondary school, supporting students with special designations by helping them access the curriculum in ways that make sense for their learning styles and strengths.
Additional biographical information
I am a proud nerd who enjoys Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harry Potter. I like to read books, drink tea, and teach.
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