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JVs SmartStart

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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I am an experienced educator with over five years of teaching experience in both the United States and international classrooms. I spent 4 years teaching kindergarten in the Los Angeles area, where I focused on early literacy development through phonics, reading, and writing instruction. During this time, I provided targeted small-group reading intervention using differentiation, scaffolding, and social-emotional learning strategies to support diverse learners. I currently teach middle school English abroad in Asia, where I design and implement engaging, student-centered lessons that support ESL, ELL, and bilingual learners. My work emphasizes practical language development through structured vocabulary instruction, movement-based activities (TPR), and clear routines that work across mixed-level classrooms. All of the resources in my store are classroom-tested, designed to be easy to implement, and created to support both general education and multilingual learning environments.
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Preview of Kindergarten Winter Early Finisher BUNDLE | 3 Levels Differentiated | No Prep

Kindergarten Winter Early Finisher BUNDLE | 3 Levels Differentiated | No Prep

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Differentiate with ease this Winter using the Kindergarten Early Finisher Packet Bundle – Winter Edition, a complete no-prep resource designed to support every learner in your classroom! This 3-level differentiated bundle(Emerging, Mid-K, Late-K) includes 120+ printable phonics, math, fine motor, and brain break pages that make differentiation simple, engaging, and effective. Perfect for morning work, centers, and early finisher bins, this winter packet keeps students learning independently at t
Preview of Beginner ESL Guided Story Writing | Story Structure Writing with Sentence Frames

Beginner ESL Guided Story Writing | Story Structure Writing with Sentence Frames

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This ESL writing lesson helps English learners understand story structure using clear sentence frames and guided practice. Students learn how to organize their ideas into a complete story with a character, problem, and solution, reducing writing anxiety and confusion. Designed for ELL, newcomer, and bilingual students, this no-prep resource works best in teacher-led writing lessons and small groups.This lesson is adapted from one of my writing lessons in a Chinese–English bilingual classroom, w
Preview of Winter Early Finisher Packet | Emerging Kinder | No Prep Enrichment Activities

Winter Early Finisher Packet | Emerging Kinder | No Prep Enrichment Activities

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Support your youngest and most emerging learners with this Emerging Kindergarten Early Finisher Packet – Winter Edition, a no-prep resource designed to build foundational skills and confidence. Created for students who are still developing early literacy and math understanding, this print-and-go winter packet provides structured, hands-on practice that keeps learners engaged while working independently. Teachers love using it for morning work, centers, intervention, or early finisher time. This
Preview of Quick Practice: Ending V Rule | Add an E Phonics Practice | K-2

Quick Practice: Ending V Rule | Add an E Phonics Practice | K-2

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Teach the Ending V Rule with these no-prep phonics worksheets that help students understand why words that end in /v/ need an e. Designed for Kindergarten and 1st grade, this resource builds confidence with clear visuals, simple explanations, and hands-on practice. This Ending V Rule phonics practice uses a ESL-friendly explanation (“V needs an E so it doesn’t fall over!”) paired with multiple scaffolded activities to support early readers and writers. What’s Included in this 2 page resourc
Preview of C, K & CK Phonics Activities | Cat–Kite Rule for ESL & K–2

C, K & CK Phonics Activities | Cat–Kite Rule for ESL & K–2

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These no-prep C, K & CK phonics activities help students understand when to use C, K, or CK in spelling using the Cat–Kite rule and final -ck endings. Designed for early readers in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, this no-prep resource builds confidence with clear visuals and student-friendly practice. Perfect for phonics instruction, intervention, or ESL learners, students learn when to use C, K, or CK through structured, low-stress activities. This lesson is adapted from phonics instruction
Preview of Differentiated Subtraction Word Problems | Ten Frames Included | Bilingual

Differentiated Subtraction Word Problems | Ten Frames Included | Bilingual

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In comparison to bulkier resources filled with repetition, this thoughtfully designed set offers high-impact, differentiated subtraction word problems that build fluency and conceptual understanding within 5, 10, and 20. With 48 real-world problems across three levels and four versatile formats—including Spanish translations—this resource supports all learners while strengthening school-to-home connections. It's concise, flexible design makes it perfect for homework, intervention, and biling
Preview of Differentiated Subtraction Word Problems | With & Without Ten Frames K-2

Differentiated Subtraction Word Problems | With & Without Ten Frames K-2

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Build subtraction fluency and conceptual understanding within 5, 10, and 20 with this thoughtfully designed set of word problems. Unlike bulkier resources filled with repetition, this set offers 24 high-impact, real-world subtraction problems across three levels and two versatile formats. It’s a concise, flexible tool designed to support all learners while strengthening school-to-home connections. Each problem is available in two formats: Word problem requiring a representation and number senten
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About the store

Experience

I am an experienced educator with over five years of teaching experience in both the United States and international classrooms. I spent 4 years teaching kindergarten in the Los Angeles area, where I focused on early literacy development through phonics, reading, and writing instruction. During this time, I provided targeted small-group reading intervention using differentiation, scaffolding, and social-emotional learning strategies to support diverse learners. I currently teach middle school English abroad in Asia, where I design and implement engaging, student-centered lessons that support ESL, ELL, and bilingual learners. My work emphasizes practical language development through structured vocabulary instruction, movement-based activities (TPR), and clear routines that work across mixed-level classrooms. All of the resources in my store are classroom-tested, designed to be easy to implement, and created to support both general education and multilingual learning environments.

Teaching style

I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to differentiate and scaffold instruction for a wide range of learners—especially in larger, mixed-ability classrooms. Working with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, including English language learners, has shaped my approach to teaching and resource design. My lessons are intentionally created with clear scaffolds, differentiated supports, and accessible entry points, so all students can participate confidently. I design activities that use multiple modalities—visuals, movement, structured language practice, and hands-on learning—to support comprehension and engagement. My goal is to help teachers meet students where they are while still moving everyone forward, making learning approachable, effective, and meaningful for every learner.