McCoy Learning Lab
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North Hills, California, United States
About the store
With over 16 years in education, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting diverse learners as a passionate special educator. I’ve taught across a wide range of grade levels—from Kindergarten and Grade 1 to middle school (Grades 6 and 7) and high school—always with a focus on creating inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments.
For 13 of those years, I taught internationally, gaining a deep appreciation for different cultures and educational systems while adapting best practices for students around the globe. My experience also includes serving as a Transition Linkage Coordinator, where I helped high school students prepare for life beyond school, including job readiness and career planning. Additionally, I worked in higher education as an academic advisor for college student-athletes, supporting their academic success and personal development.
These experiences shape the resources I create—real-world, accessible, and designed to meet learners where they are.
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Real-World Budgeting: Can I Afford It? | Life Skills Money Math Presentation
Help your students build real-world budgeting skills with this engaging presentation! “Can I Afford It?” is designed for special education and life skills classrooms, focusing on teaching teens how to make informed money decisions based on real prices from familiar U.S. stores and brands. Students will estimate costs, compare options, and decide whether a purchase fits within their budget. This Google Slides presentation walks students through three realistic scenarios: Grocery shopping on a b
9th - 12th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Financial Literacy
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, MP1
, MP2
+2
Also included in: Can I Afford It? | Life Skills Money Math Bundle
Can I Afford It? | Life Skills Money Math Bundle
Help your students build real-world budgeting skills with this engaging presentation! “Can I Afford It?” is designed for special education and life skills classrooms, focusing on teaching teens how to make informed money decisions based on real prices from familiar U.S. stores and brands. Students will estimate costs, compare options, and decide whether a purchase fits within their budget. This Google Slides presentation walks students through three realistic scenarios: Grocery shopping on a b
8th - 12th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Financial Literacy
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, MP1
, MP2
+2
Can I Afford It? | Life Skills Money Math PDF Worksheet
This is a matching PDF worksheet to the "Can I Afford It" Presentation. It gives students space to record their answers, calculate totals, and reflect on their spending choices. Perfect for guided practice, homework, or IEP-aligned assessments! Help your students build real-world budgeting skills with this engaging presentation! “Can I Afford It?” is designed for special education and life skills classrooms, focusing on teaching teens how to make informed money decisions based on real prices fr
9th - 12th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Financial Literacy
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, MP1
, MP2
+2
Also included in: Can I Afford It? | Life Skills Money Math Bundle
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About the store
Experience
With over 16 years in education, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting diverse learners as a passionate special educator. I’ve taught across a wide range of grade levels—from Kindergarten and Grade 1 to middle school (Grades 6 and 7) and high school—always with a focus on creating inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments.
For 13 of those years, I taught internationally, gaining a deep appreciation for different cultures and educational systems while adapting best practices for students around the globe. My experience also includes serving as a Transition Linkage Coordinator, where I helped high school students prepare for life beyond school, including job readiness and career planning. Additionally, I worked in higher education as an academic advisor for college student-athletes, supporting their academic success and personal development.
These experiences shape the resources I create—real-world, accessible, and designed to meet learners where they are.
Teaching style
My teaching style is centered on building strong relationships with students and using those connections to make learning meaningful. I believe that when students feel seen and understood, they’re more engaged and willing to take risks. That’s why I’ve always made it a priority to get to know my students deeply and use their interests as a springboard for instruction.
I design materials that are not only engaging but also relevant to real life—whether that means practicing budgeting skills with real-world scenarios or using current trends to spark curiosity. My goal is to create resources that are practical, accessible, and designed to hold students’ attention while preparing them for life beyond the classroom.
My own education history
I hold a B.A. in Sociology and International Studies, as well as two master’s degrees—one in Sport Administration and another in Secondary Special Education. My academic journey has fueled my passion for understanding people, systems, and how to best support diverse learners.
I’m certified to teach in New Jersey, California, and Michigan.
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