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Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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I taught mathematics for 19 years at urban middle and high schools in Michigan. I have taught summer bridge classes, remedial math classes, pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, pre-calculus, and geometry.
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Preview of IXL Diagnostic Progress Tracking Charts for Math, Language Arts, & More

IXL Diagnostic Progress Tracking Charts for Math, Language Arts, & More

This product consists of 3 different charts for students to fill out to show and keep track of their progress in different areas of the subject (math, language arts, etc.). One chart is for mathematics, one is for language arts, and the topics on the third chart is left blank if you would like to use it for a different subject (e.g., science, social studies, and Spanish). There are 13 levels that the student may achieve (the maximum score is 1300). The chart shows levels 1 though 13 and lists t
Preview of Do Now (Bell Work or Warm Up) with Hundreds Chart for Mystery Numbers

Do Now (Bell Work or Warm Up) with Hundreds Chart for Mystery Numbers

FREEBIE for reaching 50 FOLLOWERS! I love riddles. I started do nows last week with short, simple number riddles. This week I want to do more complex riddles that can be done with the help of hundreds charts. So, here is a 'do now' template with a hundreds chart on each day. Thank you to Ashley Hughes (TPT Store) for the hundreds chart clip art and to TeachesThirdinGeorgia, http://teachesthirdingeorgia.blogspot.com, for the cute font. I hope you enjoy this product.
Preview of Ask 3 Before Me - Signatures for proof form

Ask 3 Before Me - Signatures for proof form

This form was created to give the students a form for when they ask 3 students before an adult, but still did not get an answer. The student writes the question he or she has, and there is a place for 3 signatures. This form is to help deter students from asking the teacher or another adult right away. This product was created by Susan M. Walker.
Preview of Learning Goal & Objective Signs

Learning Goal & Objective Signs

This product includes 7 versions (each slightly different) (choice of bright blue or pale blue) of Learning Goal and Objective signs to post in the classroom. One version has the bright blue color and each sign is a full page. Once the signs are posted,write the specific goal(s) and objective(s) near the label. An example goal and objective for middle school math might be: Learning Goal: The student will learn to solve one-step equations. Learning Objective: The student will be able to sol
Preview of Reader Role Card for Group Work, e.g., Math Word Problems

Reader Role Card for Group Work, e.g., Math Word Problems

This is a simple sheet with 4 "reader cards" on it. When students work in small groups, the reading of the problem or task card is rotated among the group members. The cards includes a saying, "One person reads, everyone works!" I made these cards to encourage sharing of the reading. With word problems, reading is so important, that everyone should practice this skill. Furthermore, this gives the students a quicker start since they should know who the reader is. The card also encourages the
Preview of Renaissance Learning Task Checklist & Recording Sheet for Accelerated Math 2.0

Renaissance Learning Task Checklist & Recording Sheet for Accelerated Math 2.0

This Task Card Checklist outlines the tasks students do to fully participate in Renaissance Learning Accelerated Mathematics, the computer-based practice of mathematics for students. Also included is a recording sheet on which the students record their work while working on the practice problems. This product was created by Susan M. Walker.
Preview of Student Survey of Content Knowledge - Before and After lessons - editable

Student Survey of Content Knowledge - Before and After lessons - editable

This survey (editable) is for students to reflect, consider and record how well they believe they understand or know a concept in any subject area. The idea behind the survey is to help students contemplate about what they know before a lesson(s) and to help the students see why the class is reviewing the material (if it was previously taught in previous years or the current year). The survey also includes a column for recording any pretest score, post test score, and a student rating of how w
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About the store

Experience

I taught mathematics for 19 years at urban middle and high schools in Michigan. I have taught summer bridge classes, remedial math classes, pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, pre-calculus, and geometry.

Teaching style

I vary the strategies often so that the lessons reach as many students as possible. Although I often use direct instruction for new material, I try to use student discovery and inductive reasoning as much as I can. I try to make learning fun, relevant and rewardingly successful. I use a lot of graphic organizers and other learning strategies while teaching to help scaffold the students to proficiency.

Awards & shining teacher moments

My school's "Teacher of the Month" for January 2015 Served on Instructional Leadership Team from 2011-2013

My own education history

Teaching was my third career and is by choice! I have a chemical engineering background, was a patent agent, and, now, am a secondary math teacher. I have a Masters in the Art of Teaching with an emphasis on Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Besides my certification in math, I am also certified to teach chemistry.

Additional biographical information

I taught mathematics for 19 years in urban districts in Michigan. I have taught mathematics for 6th through 12th grades. I enjoy planning and creating activities and exercises. Usually, I create activities, worksheets, etc. because I am not able to readily find what I am looking for online or in textbooks. My students range widely in skill and knowledge within each class, so I find that I create scaffolding-type exercises as well as assignments that involve higher-ordering thinking.