I have taught grades 1st-8th as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and interventionist. I have experience being a mentor teacher and instructional coach. I now serve as a 2-3 Academic Dean (Assistant Principal) at a school in NYC.
This is a great positive behavior system that can be implemented whole group. Each of your students should be given a sticker chart & will earn stickers/stamps throughout the day. After they fill up 5 boxes, provide them with a small token (i.e., a special sticker, coloring sheet, treasure box, 5 minutes of free-choice). When they fill in the entire chart, have a place in your classroom for them to turn it in and get a new one. Count all filled in sticker charts towards a bigger class goal (i.
This is a great resource! There are 9 activities that students will be able to complete after they are done with their independent work. Place Value: Roll it, Write it, and Compare and Place Value: Roll it, Draw it will require yellow number dice. I have attached the ones that I use from Amazon (click here). For Place Value: Roll it, Write it, and Compare, students will roll 3 number dice. Each of the dice will represent a digit. They will do this twice & compare. Shapes: Pattern Block Pict
Great resource to use for whole group, small group, or center rotations. I was inspired by an anchor chart search on Google images, so I do not take credit. Enjoy!
K - 4th
Close Reading, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
I have taught grades 1st-8th as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and interventionist. I have experience being a mentor teacher and instructional coach. I now serve as a 2-3 Academic Dean (Assistant Principal) at a school in NYC.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was the recipient of the Madeleine Maraldi Award for Teaching Excellence in 2017. This was a network-specific award that is given to teachers who rated highly effective based on classroom observations and an interview panel.
My own education history
I have degrees in Special Education and Elementary Education, as well and secondary education with a focus in English instruction.
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