Lighthouse Special Educator
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Powder Springs, Georgia, United States
About the store
I am an educator with 25 years of experience teaching and leading in diverse educational settings. I hold a Specialist Degree and a Master’s Degree in Special Education, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education. I have also earned Online Teaching and Dyslexia endorsements, strengthening my ability to support students with a wide range of learning needs.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with students, teachers, and families to create instruction that is inclusive, structured, and student-centered. The resources in my store reflect what I know works—clear routines, evidence-based strategies, and tools that save teachers time while supporting meaningful learning.
I am passionate about creating materials that help all students access instruction and help educators feel confident and supported in their classrooms.
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Escape the Leprechaun’s Vault
Escape the Leprechaun’s Vault 🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Middle School Math Escape Challenge + Data Tracking Engage your middle school students this March with a standards-based math escape challenge that builds problem-solving skills and provides meaningful formative assessment data. Students solve four math challenges to unlock a secret 4-digit vault code while practicing collaboration, reasoning, and showing their work. What’s Included: ✔️ 4 Math Stations Integers Percent of a number ✔️ Solvin
6th - 9th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Order of Operations
Task Initiation Data Sheet
Tips for Special Education Teachers:Keep it simple: Use clear and easy-to-understand language.Be consistent: Use the same data collection method consistently across observations.Involve the student: Whenever possible, involve the student in identifying their challenges and developing strategies.Collaborate with other professionals: Share data and collaborate with other professionals (e.g., occupational therapists, school counselors) to develop a comprehensive support plan.By using a task initiat
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Social Emotional Learning
Dysgraphia Tools for Students
Unlock the Joy of Writing! This fun-filled activity book is specially designed for children with dysgraphia, helping them develop essential writing skills in a playful, stress-free way. Packed with creative exercises, engaging activities, and helpful tips, this book encourages children to explore the world of writing at their own pace. Whether tracing letters, practicing hand-eye coordination, or playing with shapes and patterns, your child will build confidence and strengthen their fine motor s
PreK - 5th
Handwriting, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
The Missing Boots
The Missing Boot – UFLI Aligned St. Patrick’s Day Phonics & Writing Activity (K–2 Structured Literacy) Description: Looking for a UFLI-aligned St. Patrick’s Day writing activity that reinforces phonics skills while building narrative writing? The Missing Boot combines structured literacy routines with engaging creative writing to help students apply decoding and encoding skills in connected text. This resource aligns with UFLI Foundations and includes ✔️ Explicit phonics lesson scripting ✔️ Wo
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Writing
The Missing Boots
Looking for a fun, engaging March writing activity? This St. Patrick’s Day narrative writing prompt encourages creativity, dialogue writing, and structured storytelling! Students will finish the story of a leprechaun’s missing boot while practicing narrative writing skills aligned to intermediate elementary standards. Perfect for: Writing centers Seasonal bulletin boards Substitute plans March literacy rotations Early finisher work Includes: Engaging story starter Clear writing requirements
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing
Reading Comprehension Bundle with Probe Sheets
Engage your middle or high school readers with three high-interest, winter reading comprehension stories perfect for ELA, special education, intervention, or small-group instruction. Each passage is written at an accessible Lexile level (850L–1050L) and includes a full set of comprehension questions, teacher answer keys, and a universal data probe sheet for progress monitoring. These stories focus on empathy, decision-making, real-world problem-solving, and everyday human experiences—making them
5th - 12th
Not Subject Specific, Reading
Egg-cellent Effort Social Skills Activity with IEP supports
Boost Positive Behavior & Opportunities to Respond (OTR)Transform your classroom into a hub of positivity and active participation this spring! The "Egg-cellent Effort" activity is a high-engagement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tool specifically designed for inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, and self-contained settings. This resource helps teachers and paraprofessionals move beyond general praise to specific, evidence-based reinforcement of academic and social skills. Paraprofessional
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Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Bundle- Following Directions Data Sheets
⭐ Key Features Multi-week structure: Allows for long-term progress monitoring across four weeks of instruction. Table format: Ensures clarity, consistency, and ease of use for multiple staff members collecting data. Multi-purpose: Suitable for academics (reading, math, writing), behavior, communication, executive functioning, motor goals, and more. Prompts documented: Built-in support-level tracking helps determine independence vs. prompt dependency. Weekly summaries: Encourage data-driven
Not Specific
For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Prompt Data Sheet
Track student progress toward following directions goals with clarity and confidence! This Follow Directions Data Collection Sheet is designed for special education teachers, behavior specialists, paraprofessionals, and intervention teams who need a simple, effective way to document compliance with adult directives. This tool helps you track: ✔️ The directive given ✔️ Number of prompts required ✔️ Type of prompt used (verbal or visual) ✔️ Student compliance (yes/no)
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Social Emotional Learning
Following Directions Data Sheet
The Following Directions Weekly Data Sheet is a structured progress-monitoring tool designed to track a student’s ability to repeat and execute two-step and three-step verbal directions accurately across a five-day instructional period. This data sheet is ideal for students receiving specialized instruction in receptive language, auditory processing, executive functioning, or task initiation/completion. Each daily entry provides space for documenting: The exact directions given Student accu
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Social Emotional Learning
New Year’s Reflection Bundle
Start the new year with clarity and purpose! This is great for helping students reflect on the past year and set meaningful goals for the year ahead. What’s Included: ✔ Reflection Sheet – Sections for: Highlights of This YearLessons LearnedChallenges OvercomeGoals for the New YearIntentions & Affirmations
3rd - 12th
Health, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Behavior Support Weekly Reflection
Help students build self-awareness and positive behavior habits with this simple, structured reflection sheet. Perfect for behavior intervention plans, counseling sessions, or classroom SEL activities. Supports behavior goals and self-regulationEasy to use for check-ins or end-of-week reviewsWorks for individual or group settings
Not Specific
Graphic Arts, Social Emotional Learning
Task Completion Data Sheet
IEP Behavior Goal Progress Monitoring | Special Education Data Collection Tracking task completion goals doesn’t have to interrupt instruction. This Task Completion Data Sheet provides a simple, structured way for teachers, paraprofessionals, and intervention teams to monitor student progress toward completing assigned tasks with decreasing levels of prompting. This tool is perfect for documenting IEP behavior goals, MTSS interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) while keeping dat
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Social Emotional Learning
End of Year Reflection Activity
Help your students celebrate, reflect, and grow with this engaging and meaningful end-of-year reflection activity! This student-friendly worksheet provides a structured way for learners to think about their school year, highlight important moments, and build connections—all while practicing writing skills. Pair this activity with a class discussion or sharing circle to deepen reflection and build community before the end of the year.
2nd - 6th
Social Emotional Learning
Paragraph Writing Data Sheet
IEP Goal & Objective Progress Monitoring | Special Education Writing Tool Collecting meaningful writing data for IEP goals shouldn’t feel overwhelming or disconnected from instruction. This Paragraph Writing Data Sheet is designed for special education teachers who need a clear, structured system to monitor student progress on writing goals and objectives over time—while still staying focused on instruction. This tool helps you gather specific, defensible data you can confidently use in IEP
Not Specific
Grammar, Writing, Writing-Essays
Golden Deeds Activity and Craft
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day "Golden Deeds" & Compliment Pot ☘️ Foster Positive Classroom Culture & Increase Opportunities to Respond (OTR)Turn your St. Patrick’s Day celebration into a powerful Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Inclusive Instruction moment! This "Golden Deeds" activity is more than just a craft; it is a research-based tool designed to increase student engagement and provide meaningful Non-Verbal Opportunities to Respond (OTR) for all learners, including those with special needs. I
K - 9th
Character Education, School Counseling, Writing
Alphabet Adventure Book
A lively activity book designed to engage learners of all abilities. Whether your student is just beginning to recognize letters or is already mastering the alphabet, this book offers a range of activities tailored to suit varying skill levels and learning styles. Whether used at home, in the classroom, or during therapy sessions, "Alphabet Adventures" offers a multisensory approach to alphabet learning that celebrates every child's journey.
PreK - K
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1d
, RF.1.1
+2
Winter Activity Worksheets
This Winter Holiday Activity Book is a fun, no-prep resource designed for K–3 learners. Filled with engaging winter-themed activities—such as pattern completion (pg. 2), coloring pages (pgs. 3–4), a kid-friendly crossword puzzle with answer key (pgs. 5–6), and differentiated winter math tasks (pgs. 7–9)—this booklet helps students build early academic skills while enjoying the season. All activities are accessible for diverse learners, making it perfect for general education, special education,
PreK - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Numbers, Reading
Black History Month ABC's
Black History Month ABC’s is an interactive resource for the month of February. Students will need to match the lowercase letter with the uppercase letter. These PowerPoint slides can be done virtually or in person. Note: This file is for ONE classroom use only. Please do not share the link with others or post on a public class website. Also these PowerPoint Slides are interactive in “EDIT” mode only and not in presentation mode.
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.1b
, RF.K.1d
CVC Probe Stories
This set of CVC reading probes involve short passages followed by questions that assess various comprehension skills such as recalling details, making inferences, understanding vocabulary, and identifying the main idea. By regularly administering these probes, educators can monitor progress, tailor instruction to meet individual needs, and ensure that all students develop strong reading comprehension skills.
K - 1st
Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.K.2
, RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3c
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About the store
Experience
I am an educator with 25 years of experience teaching and leading in diverse educational settings. I hold a Specialist Degree and a Master’s Degree in Special Education, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education. I have also earned Online Teaching and Dyslexia endorsements, strengthening my ability to support students with a wide range of learning needs.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with students, teachers, and families to create instruction that is inclusive, structured, and student-centered. The resources in my store reflect what I know works—clear routines, evidence-based strategies, and tools that save teachers time while supporting meaningful learning.
I am passionate about creating materials that help all students access instruction and help educators feel confident and supported in their classrooms.
Teaching style
My passion is making grade-level content accessible to students in engaging and meaningful ways. My various resources are based on developmentally appropriate, research based strategies.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Over the course of my career, I have presented literacy, assistive technology workshops, and professional development sessions at state and local educational conferences. I have provided extensive services and trainings for school districts and educational service centers across the state of Louisiana and Georgia.
My own education history
I hold a Specialist Degree in Special Education, a Master’s Degree in Special Education, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education. In addition, I have earned multiple endorsements to enhance my expertise, including Online Teaching and Dyslexia endorsements. My diverse qualifications reflect a strong commitment to supporting learners of all abilities and creating inclusive, effective educational resources.
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