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I bring over 20 years of experience in education, including teaching middle school math and high school math. Beyond the classroom, I have served as a technology trainer, secondary math coordinator, and virtual learning coordinator in public education. Throughout my career, I have designed innovative, standards-aligned teaching resources and provided professional development for educators working with students at all levels—from remedial to advanced. My passion lies in the study of brain science and its application to learning, ensuring that all my work is grounded in research-based practices.
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Preview of Geometry Mega Bundle | Full Year| 74 Lessons, 13 Reviews, and 13 Test

Geometry Mega Bundle | Full Year| 74 Lessons, 13 Reviews, and 13 Test

Teach an entire year of Geometry with this comprehensive Geometry Mega Bundle designed for engaging, discovery-based learning! This full-year curriculum includes 13 complete Geometry unit bundles with a combined total of 74 lessons, 13 reviews, and 13 tests, giving you everything you need for rigorous, standards-aligned instruction all year long. This bundle features 100% editable lessons, interactive slide decks, guided notes, GeoGebra applets, review activities, tests, and lesson plans tha
Preview of Mini Golf Geometry Project | PBL Math Challenge with Slides, Notes & Lesson

Mini Golf Geometry Project | PBL Math Challenge with Slides, Notes & Lesson

Bring geometry to life with this engaging Mini Golf Math Project! This project-based learning (PBL) activity challenges students to design their own miniature golf course while applying key geometry concepts like angles, measurement, surface area, perimeter, area, and problem-solving strategies. Perfect for middle school math, high school geometry, and STEM classrooms, this hands-on project helps students connect mathematics to real-world design and engineering. Students must plan, measure,
Preview of Solving Equations Jigsaw Puzzle | Multistep Equations: Variables on Both Sides

Solving Equations Jigsaw Puzzle | Multistep Equations: Variables on Both Sides

Make practicing solving equations engaging and interactive with this Jigsaw Puzzle Digital Game! Perfect for 6th–8th grade math and Algebra 1, this activity turns solving equations into a fun logic puzzle challenge where students match expressions, equations, and solutions to complete the puzzle. Students will: Solve one-step and two-step equations. Match equations with their correct solutions. Use algebraic reasoning to determine the correct puzzle pieces. Practice inverse operations and e
Preview of Factoring Trinomials Lesson | Geometry: Lesson, Slide Deck, Notes and Practice

Factoring Trinomials Lesson | Geometry: Lesson, Slide Deck, Notes and Practice

Help your students truly understand factoring trinomials through visual, conceptual, and interactive learning! This lesson uses algebra tiles, the area model, and the box (matrix) method to help students build a strong foundation for factoring quadratics. Students explore patterns, form conjectures, and connect factoring back to multiplying binomials using hands-on GeoGebra applets and structured notes. Students will: Use algebra tiles to model quadratic expressions and connect area to tri
Preview of Multiplying Binomials Lesson | Algebra Tiles & Box Method | Geometry

Multiplying Binomials Lesson | Algebra Tiles & Box Method | Geometry

Help your students master multiplying binomials through engaging, hands-on exploration! This interactive geometry-algebra crossover lesson uses area models, algebra tiles, and the box (matrix) method to help students visually connect factoring and multiplication in polynomial expressions. Through GeoGebra applets, guided notes, and collaborative processing activities, students build conceptual understanding by exploring relationships between area and algebraic expansion — making abstract
Preview of Factoring Trinomials Lesson | Geometry: Lesson, Slide Deck, Notes and Practice

Factoring Trinomials Lesson | Geometry: Lesson, Slide Deck, Notes and Practice

Help your students deeply understand the Area of Regular Polygons with this highly interactive and discovery-based lesson! Using GeoGebra applets, guided notes, Frayer models, and collaborative problem-solving, students explore how apothem, perimeter, and triangle decomposition lead to the general formula for any regular polygon. Students engage with both visual and algebraic reasoning as they break regular polygons into congruent triangles, identify measurable components, and apply formu
Preview of Perpendicular Bisector Interactive Lesson: Grade 8-12

Perpendicular Bisector Interactive Lesson: Grade 8-12

Engage your students with this interactive, hands-on Perpendicular Bisector lesson, perfect for middle school and high school geometry! This resource incorporates GeoGebra® applets, collaborative learning, and inquiry-based strategies to help students construct perpendicular bisectors, make geometric conjectures, and explore the circumcenter of a triangle. Key Features: ✅ Step-by-step geometric constructions using digital tools ✅ Real-world connections to distance and equidistant poin
Preview of Special Right Triangles Lesson | 30°-60°-90° & 45°-45°-90° Geometry Activities

Special Right Triangles Lesson | 30°-60°-90° & 45°-45°-90° Geometry Activities

Help students master special right triangles with this interactive and engaging lesson bundle designed for Geometry and Algebra 2. Using guided notes, a slide deck, GeoGebra explorations, and editable assessments, students will discover, prove, and apply the unique relationships in 30°-60°-90° and 45°-45°-90° trianglesStudents will: Explore how equilateral triangles create two 30°-60°-90° triangles. Investigate how squares form two 45°-45°-90° triangles. Use radical form to calculate missi
Preview of Right Triangle Review & Test | Geometry Unit Assessment with One Pager & Rubric

Right Triangle Review & Test | Geometry Unit Assessment with One Pager & Rubric

Wrap up your Right Triangle Relationships Unit with this comprehensive review and test resource! Designed for Geometry classrooms, this lesson helps students consolidate their understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem, Pythagorean Triples, Special Right Triangles, and the Geometric MeanStudents will: Create a One Pager graphic organizer with academic vocabulary, formulas, examples, and visuals. Solve application-based practice problems using right triangle relationships. Collaborate in group
Preview of Logic and Reasoning Unit Review & Advertisement Project | Geometry

Logic and Reasoning Unit Review & Advertisement Project | Geometry

Engage your students with this Logic and Reasoning Unit Review and Project that blends geometry vocabulary, conditional statements, critical thinking, and real-world application through advertising! Perfect for Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-AP classes, this resource helps students master conditional, converse, inverse, contrapositive, and biconditional statements while connecting math to persuasive media. Students will: Complete a One-Pager Review to reinforce key concepts (definitions, post
Preview of Angle Bisectors Lesson: Hands-On Geometry Exploration Grades 8-12

Angle Bisectors Lesson: Hands-On Geometry Exploration Grades 8-12

Engaging Angle Bisectors Lesson: Hands-On Geometry ExplorationIntroduce your students to angle bisectors with this interactive, inquiry-based geometry lesson! Designed for middle and high school students, this resource guides learners through angle bisector constructions, hands-on applet explorations, and real-world applications. Students will construct bisectors, compare them with perpendicular bisectors, and engage in collaborative activities like Venn diagrams and task card challenges.
Preview of Pythagorean Triples Lesson | Interactive Geometry Exploration with GeoGebra

Pythagorean Triples Lesson | Interactive Geometry Exploration with GeoGebra

Help students unlock the power of Pythagorean Triples with this interactive lesson designed for 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, and Geometry. Using GeoGebra explorations, guided notes, and structured activities, students will discover primitive triples, generate new triples with scale factors, and apply Euclid’s Formula to create and test sets of whole-number solutions to the Pythagorean Theorem Students will: Explore right triangles to discover sets of whole-number side lengths. Identify primit
Preview of Finding Missing Sides in Right Triangles – Guided Notes and Interactive Slides

Finding Missing Sides in Right Triangles – Guided Notes and Interactive Slides

Help students build a deep conceptual understanding of right triangle trigonometry and Pythagorean relationships with this engaging, interactive lesson designed to support guided note-taking, collaborative learning, and conceptual connections. Students explore how to find missing sides in right triangles using trigonometric ratios (SOHCAHTOA) through inquiry, group discussion, and formative assessments. 💡 What’s Included Interactive Slide Deck (Google Slides or PowerPoint): Each slide
Preview of Interactive Slope Formula Editable Lesson: Interactive Graphing 8-12

Interactive Slope Formula Editable Lesson: Interactive Graphing 8-12

Discover the slope formula with this engaging, editable, interactive AVID inspired math lesson for 8th-12th grade students! This resource helps students master the concept of slope using graphing, rise over run, and connections to the Pythagorean Theorem. Designed to build both conceptual understanding and practical application, this lesson includes: A comprehensive slide deck with visuals, practice problems, and discussion prompts.Student notes to guide learning and promote reflection.Inter
Preview of Midsegments in Triangles Lesson | Notes, Slide Deck, and Assessment

Midsegments in Triangles Lesson | Notes, Slide Deck, and Assessment

Teach your students how to verify and apply the Triangle Midsegment Theorem with this engaging, hands-on lesson! This resource helps students explore and prove the properties of midsegments, including parallelism and proportionality, using interactive GeoGebra applets and structured guided notes. Students will: Discover that a midsegment is parallel to the third side and half its length Explore three midsegments to see how they create four congruent triangles Prove and apply the Midsegment Th
Preview of Scale Drawings and Models Interactive Lesson with Slide Deck, Notes and Practice

Scale Drawings and Models Interactive Lesson with Slide Deck, Notes and Practice

Engage your students with this interactive Scale Drawings and Models lesson designed for 7th-8th grade math. Students explore dilations, scale factors, and similarity using GeoGebra® applets to make learning hands-on and visual. This resource includes: ✅ Editable Slide Deck – step-by-step exploration of dilations (k < 1, k = 1, k > 1) ✅ Student Notes – space to record definitions, examples, and reflections ✅ Lesson Plan – teacher directions, EQ prompts, and discussion questions
Preview of Trig Ratios Discovery Lesson: Slide Deck, Students Notes and Practice

Trig Ratios Discovery Lesson: Slide Deck, Students Notes and Practice

Unlock student understanding of right triangle trigonometry, SOHCAHTOA, and trigonometric ratios with this interactive, scaffolded lesson that integrates note-taking with inquiry and technology. This resource guides students through building meaning, exploring relationships, and practicing with immediate checks of understanding. It’s perfect for a high school geometry or precalculus trig unit. What teachers and students will love: Engaging inquiry-based slides: Students complete charts i
Preview of Pythagorean Theorem Lesson | Exploration, Slide Deck, Notes and Assessment

Pythagorean Theorem Lesson | Exploration, Slide Deck, Notes and Assessment

Bring the Pythagorean Theorem to life with this interactive lesson and activity bundle! Perfect for 8th grade math, Algebra 1, and Geometry, this resource helps students discover, model, and apply the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse through hands-on activities, guided notes, and real-world problem solvingStudents will: Explore the Pythagorean Model using area representations of squares and triangles. Derive the formula a² + b² = c² through guided discovery. Investigate the Pythagorean
Preview of Graphing Linear Equations Lapbook | Digital Exploration and Task Cards

Graphing Linear Equations Lapbook | Digital Exploration and Task Cards

Make graphing linear equations hands-on and interactive with this engaging Lapbook Activity! Designed for middle school and Algebra 1 students, this lapbook provides a complete, foldable reference for slope-intercept form, standard form, graphing from tables, finding intercepts, and analyzing rate of changeStudents will: Practice converting equations from standard form to slope-intercept form step by step. Use tables, graphs, and ordered pairs to connect multiple representations of linear f
Preview of Geometric Mean in Right Triangles | Geometry Lesson with Notes and Slide Deck

Geometric Mean in Right Triangles | Geometry Lesson with Notes and Slide Deck

Teach your students the Geometric Mean in Right Triangles with this interactive, standards-aligned lesson! Perfect for Geometry, Algebra 2, and advanced middle school math, this resource helps students explore, prove, and apply the geometric mean relationships formed when an altitude is drawn to the hypotenuseStudents will: Discover how an altitude to the hypotenuse creates three similar right triangles. Use proportions to solve for missing side lengths using the geometric mean. Explore with
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About the store

Experience

I bring over 20 years of experience in education, including teaching middle school math and high school math. Beyond the classroom, I have served as a technology trainer, secondary math coordinator, and virtual learning coordinator in public education. Throughout my career, I have designed innovative, standards-aligned teaching resources and provided professional development for educators working with students at all levels—from remedial to advanced. My passion lies in the study of brain science and its application to learning, ensuring that all my work is grounded in research-based practices.

Teaching style

My teaching style is rooted in discovery-based learning. I believe students grasp math concepts most effectively when they have the opportunity to explore and uncover these ideas on their own. To support this process, I design intentional learning experiences that incorporate ongoing feedback throughout the lesson. I also integrate note-taking strategies to structure my lessons, ensuring that students regularly revisit their thinking. This approach not only deepens their understanding but also enhances long-term retention.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I have had the privilege of teaching at four different campuses and was honored to be nominated as Teacher of the Year at each one. Teaching AVID and serving as a staff developer for the program taught me how to engage students in ways that empower them to take ownership of their learning. Witnessing my students grow and achieve has been the most rewarding part of my career. Whether supporting students striving to pass or guiding those pursuing a future in mathematics, my primary focus is always on fostering meaningful growth

My own education history

I earned my teaching degree from Texas A&M University–Commerce and later completed my Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Arlington.