Joseph Scale
Magnolia, Texas, United States
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With over 18 years of experience as an educator, my teaching journey spans a wide variety of ages and subjects. Currently, I teach at a Catholic school in Texas where I wear many hats across the campus. My daily schedule involves teaching elementary technology for grades 1-5, middle school coding, financial literacy through a middle school stock market class, and a specialized executive functioning and study skills course. I am also a TEA Certified Campus Technology Specialist, which allows me to effectively blend core curriculums with meaningful classroom tech integration.
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Middle School Financial Literacy: Stock Market, Investing & Compound Interest |
Ready to make Personal Financial Literacy actually engaging for your middle schoolers?Go beyond basic vocabulary with this comprehensive, real-world "Introduction to the Stock Market & Investing" bundle! Designed specifically for 6th-8th grade math or advisory classes, this resource breaks down complex financial concepts into highly accessible, student-friendly lessons. Whether you are a math teacher fulfilling state standards or an advisory teacher building life skills, this ready-to-teach slid
6th - 8th
Economics , Financial Literacy, Money Math
TEKS
MA.K.9.A
, MA.K.9.B
, MA.K.9.C
+1
FREEBIE! 'Squeaky's Super Acorn Count' Place Value Story
Ready to transform your math read-aloud time? Download this original, engaging story for FREE!Are you looking for a fun and effective way to introduce or review the foundational concept of place value? This printable PDF story is the perfect solution! "Squeaky's Super Acorn Count" is a charming and memorable tale that explains tens and ones in a simple, relatable way for young learners. The story follows Squeaky the squirrel as he learns a big counting secret from Professor Hoot. Your students w
K - 2nd
Place Value
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.NBT.B.2c
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About the store
Experience
With over 18 years of experience as an educator, my teaching journey spans a wide variety of ages and subjects. Currently, I teach at a Catholic school in Texas where I wear many hats across the campus. My daily schedule involves teaching elementary technology for grades 1-5, middle school coding, financial literacy through a middle school stock market class, and a specialized executive functioning and study skills course. I am also a TEA Certified Campus Technology Specialist, which allows me to effectively blend core curriculums with meaningful classroom tech integration.
Teaching style
My teaching philosophy centers on encouraging students to be their absolute best selves in a supportive, growth-focused environment. I believe in making learning highly engaging and accessible, whether that means using fun storytelling to teach foundational math concepts or designing practical journals to build vital middle school executive functioning skills. I strive to create cross-curricular resources that are creative, practical, and tailored to how students actually learn and organize information best.
Awards & shining teacher moments
One of my proudest ongoing achievements is developing custom curriculums and hands-on resources that truly resonate with my students across a diverse range of subjects. A major highlight has been creating "The Daily Navigator," a customized journal specifically designed to help middle schoolers master their focus and build essential executive functioning skills. Earning my TEA Certification as a Campus Technology Specialist has also been a fantastic milestone that helps me support my fellow teachers and my campus as a whole.
My own education history
I hold a Master of Science degree from Full Sail University, as well as a Bachelor's degree from the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory. These experiences equipped me with a unique blend of creative problem-solving, project management, and presentation skills that I bring into the classroom every day.
Additional biographical information
Outside the classroom, I am an active author and creator, constantly working on new books and educational materials for students of all ages. I have a deep interest in classic literature, technology, and the stock market, which often inspire the cross-curricular projects I bring to my students. Most importantly, I'm a proud husband to my wife and a dad to three amazing kids! Being a parent—especially to a neurodiverse child—deeply informs my empathetic and structured approach to creating accessible educational resources.
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