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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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Decimal Operations Lesson | Compare, Order, Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide
Make decimal operations engaging and meaningful with this Decimal Operations Jigsaw Puzzle Lesson! This interactive resource helps students master adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals through a hands-on puzzle activity, guided notes, and structured instruction. Designed for upper elementary and middle school math, this lesson builds both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding by allowing students to practice decimal operations in a collaborative and problem-solvin
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.B.3
, MA.5.3.E
+5
Fractions Operations Lesson | Compare, Order, Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide
Make teaching fractions engaging, visual, and concept-based with this complete Fractions Interactive Lesson Unit! This resource helps students build deep understanding of fraction operations through discovery learning, guided notes, GeoGebra applets, small group discussions, and structured reflection activities. Students explore how to compare, order, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions—including positive and negative fractions and mixed numbers—using visual models and interactive pra
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS
5.NF.A.1
, 5.NF.B.3
, 5.NF.B.4
+15
Triangle Congruence Discovery Lesson: Grade 8-12
Help students master triangle congruence with this interactive and engaging geometry lesson designed for 8th-12th grade math classrooms! This resource teaches students how to prove two triangles are congruent using the Side-Angle-Side (SAS), Angle-Side-Angle (ASA), Side-Side-Side (SSS), Angle-Angle-Side (AAS), and Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) theorems through visual models, proofs, and problem-solving strategies. This comprehensive, no-prep lesson includes:✅ Step-by-step slide deck introducing tr
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
8.G.A.5
, HSG-CO.B.6
, HSG-CO.B.7
+6
Also included in: Introduction to Triangles Unit: Bundle of 5 Lessons, Review and Test
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,
6th - 10th
Algebra, Applied Math, Geometry
CCSS, TEKS
7.G.B.4
, 7.G.B.6
, 8.G.B.6
+13
Array & Product Game Bundle | Multiplication Arrays Digital Math Game
Make multiplication practice FUN, strategic, and engaging with this interactive digital math game bundle featuring The Array Game and The Product Game! Perfect for math centers, partner work, small groups, early finishers, or whole-class review, this resource builds conceptual understanding of multiplication, arrays, factors, and products in an exciting, competitive format. Students strengthen multiplication fluency while developing number sense, strategic thinking, and problem-solving sk
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS, TEKS
5.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
+11
Probability Review and Test | One Pager, Slide Deck, Review and Test
This Probability Review and Test resource is a comprehensive lesson designed to help students review key probability concepts and demonstrate mastery through an engaging One Pager activity and structured assessment. Perfect for middle school and early high school math, this resource reinforces understanding of compound probability, independent and dependent events, and probability models. Students actively review and organize their learning by creating a Probability One Pager, allowing them
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
HSS-CP.A.2
, HSS-CP.A.3
, HSS-CP.A.5
+6
Permutations and Combinations | LP, Slide Deck, Notes and Practice
This Combinations and Permutations Lesson is a complete, engaging resource designed to help students understand the difference between permutations and combinations within a probability and counting principles unit. Students will explore when order matters versus when it does not, using real-world contexts and structured problem-solving strategies. This lesson supports Algebra 2, Probability, and high school math classrooms by building both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Thr
6th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
HSS-CP.B.9
, MA.9-12.G.13.A
Independent vs. Dependent Probability Lesson |Slide Deck, LP, Notes and Practice
Engage your students in a hands-on, discovery-based lesson exploring independent and dependent probability! This interactive resource helps students identify types of events and calculate compound probabilities with and without replacement through meaningful exploration, discussion, and reflection. Students will build deep conceptual understanding as they investigate how events affect one another and apply their learning using tree diagrams, tables, and real-world scenarios. This lesson is d
6th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
7.SP.C.8
, 7.SP.C.8a
, 7.SP.C.8b
+6
Probability Based on Area Lesson | LP, Slide Deck, Notes and Practice
Make probability visual and meaningful with this engaging Probability Based on Area lesson! Perfect for 7th grade math, 8th grade math, and Geometry, this resource helps students understand geometric probability by connecting probability to area models and visual representations. Students will: Calculate probability using area of regions within figures. Compare favorable area to total area to determine probability. Analyze probability in circles, rectangles, and composite figures. Repre
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
7.SP.C.5
, 7.SP.C.7
, HSG-MG.A.2
+8
Transformations Review & Test | Reflections, Rotations, Translations & Dilations
Wrap up your Transformations Unit with this comprehensive review and test lesson! Perfect for 8th grade math and high school Geometry, this resource helps students consolidate their understanding of reflections, rotations, translations, dilations, and sequencing transformations using a structured One Pager, collaborative problem solving, and a flexible unit assessment. Students will: Review all major transformations on the coordinate plane. Create a One Pager including rules, vocabulary,
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.3
, HSG-CO.A.2
+5
Experimental vs. Theoretical Probability Lesson | Slides, Notes, and Practice
Engage your students in meaningful, real-world math with this interactive Experimental vs. Theoretical Probability lesson! Students explore probability through hands-on simulations, spinners, dice experiments, and data analysis, helping them understand the difference between predicted outcomes and actual results. Through guided notes, GeoGebra explorations, and collaborative discussions, students develop a deep understanding of how probability works in real-world situations and why experimen
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
7.SP.C.5
, 7.SP.C.6
, 7.SP.C.7
+6
Rotations Geometry Lesson | Slide Deck, Notes, and Practice: 8th-11th Grade
Teach rotations on the coordinate plane with this engaging, student-centered transformations lesson! Perfect for 8th grade math and high school Geometry, this resource helps students understand how rotations change the position and orientation of figures using rules, visual models, and guided exploration. Students will: Rotate figures 90°, 180°, and 270° about the origin. Identify and apply rotation rules and coordinate changes. Analyze how rotations affect orientation and congruence. Desc
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.3
, HSG-CO.A.2
+5
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
6th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
CCSS, TEKS
6.EE.B.5
, 6.EE.B.7
, 7.EE.B.3
+8
Surface Area and Volume of Composite Solids | LP, Notes, Slide Deck and Practice
This Surface Area and Volume of Composite Figures lesson provides everything you need to help students master calculating surface area and volume of complex 3D shapes made from multiple prisms, cylinders, cones, and pyramids. Designed for middle school and early high school geometry, this resource builds conceptual understanding through visual models, guided notes, and structured practice. Students learn how to break composite figures into simpler solids, apply the correct formulas, and jus
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
7.G.B.6
, HSG-GMD.A.1
, HSG-GMD.A.3
+3
Sequencing Transformations Lesson | Slide Deck, Notes and Practice: 8th- 11th GR
Help students master sequencing transformations with this engaging, concept-driven geometry lesson! Perfect for 8th grade math and high school Geometry, this resource guides students through applying multiple transformations in sequence, including reflections, rotations, translations, and dilations on the coordinate plane. Students will: Perform and analyze multiple transformations in sequence. Identify the correct order of transformations to map a preimage to an image. Apply reflection, r
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.3
, HSG-CO.A.2
+5
Reflections Geometry Lesson | Slide Deck, Notes, and Practice: 100% Editable
Teach reflections on the coordinate plane with this engaging, student-centered transformations lesson! Perfect for 8th grade math and high school Geometry, this resource helps students understand how reflections change the position, orientation, and coordinates of figures using rules, visual models, and guided exploration. Students will: Reflect figures across the x-axis, y-axis, and other lines. Identify and apply reflection rules and coordinate changes. Analyze how reflections affect ori
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.3
, HSG-CO.A.2
+5
Translations Lesson | Geometry Guided Notes, GeoGebra Exploration & Practice
Help students master translations on the coordinate plane with this interactive geometry transformations lesson! Using guided notes, GeoGebra explorations, and coordinate notation practice, students learn how to describe and perform translations of figures in the plane while analyzing what changes and what stays the same during the transformation. Students begin by reviewing plotting points on the coordinate plane, then explore how shapes move through translations using vector notation and
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.2
, 8.G.A.3
+5
Effects of Changing Dimensions on SA & V Lesson, Slide Deck, Notes, and Practice
This Effects of Changing Dimensions on Surface Area and Volume Bundle is a complete, concept-focused resource designed to help students understand how scaling dimensions impacts surface area and volume. Ideal for Geometry, Algebra 1, and middle school math, this bundle emphasizes visual reasoning, proportional vs. non-proportional change, and real mathematical understanding. Students will: Investigate how changing linear dimensions affects surface area and volume. Compare proportional scali
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
7.G.B.6
, 8.G.C.9
, HSG-GMD.A.1
+5
Dilations Interactive Activity | LP, Notes, Slide Deck and Practice: 8-12 Grade
This Dilations Geometry Bundle provides a complete, concept-driven approach to teaching dilations and similarity. Designed for middle school math and high school Geometry, this bundle helps students develop a deep understanding of scale factor, center of dilation, image vs. preimage, and coordinate rules through visual exploration, guided notes, and structured practice. Students will: Explore how scale factor affects size, distance, perimeter, and area. Analyze how the center of dilation i
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
8.G.A.3
, 8.G.A.4
, HSG-SRT.A.1
+12
Area & Perimeter of Composite Figures Lesson | Slide Deck, Notes and Practice
Help students master area and perimeter of composite figures with this highly interactive and scaffolded lesson! Through GeoGebra explorations, guided notes, real-world tasks, and collaborative questioning, students learn to decompose complex shapes into familiar parts, apply area formulas, justify their reasoning, and communicate mathematical understanding. Students explore composite figures made from rectangles, squares, triangles, trapezoids, kites, regular polygons, and sectors of circ
8th - 11th
Algebra 2, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
HSN-Q.A.1
, HSN-Q.A.2
, HSN-Q.A.3
+7
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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.
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