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Mia Cotter

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La Grange, Illinois, United States
About the store
My experience is with students from the age of 10 to 22. I teach all different levels of Special Education and am highly qualified in the areas of Math (basic operations, pre-algebra, algebra 1, an algebra 2), Science (physical science and chemistry), and ELA (I and II).
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Preview of Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land

Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land

Created by
Mia Cotter
This is a two-sided printable with possible answer key to be used in a math class as they watch the Disney favorite, Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land. This is a great end of the year activity.
Preview of Pre-Algebra Thanksgiving Turkey Glyph

Pre-Algebra Thanksgiving Turkey Glyph

Created by
Mia Cotter
This thanksgiving Glyph activity contains multiple choice style questions related to graphing inequalities on a number line, combining like terms, solving inequalities, and solving multi-step equations. Through correctly answering the questions, the students will complete a picture to show their accuracy. There are art materials (crayons or colored pencils) needed for this activity. There is an answer key included.
Preview of Student Transition Questionnaire

Student Transition Questionnaire

Created by
Mia Cotter
This transition survey has been used with all the Special Education Students on my caseload for multiple years. My district has since adopted it as our transition survey form for students with an IEP ages 14 1/2 or older. This three page form is editable to best serve your needs.
Preview of Expectations for Instructional Assistants

Expectations for Instructional Assistants

Created by
Mia Cotter
This is a working document that you can edit in order to best suit your situation. The expectations are clearly stated and there are signatures at the end of the document.
Preview of Stop Signs (Classroom Management)

Stop Signs (Classroom Management)

Created by
Mia Cotter
These are cards that you can cut up and use to manage behavior in your classroom. You can give the card to a student who is acting inappropriately during instruction. By slipping the card to them discretely during instruction, they need to "stop and think" about what action they received the card for. They fill the card out and return in to the teacher after instruction. During this time, the teacher can talk to the student about the behavior, why it was inappropriate, and how to stop it from ha
Preview of Math Operations Chart

Math Operations Chart

Created by
Mia Cotter
This is a printable chart to use with students when working on word problems. The printable comes with a completed chart, a student (blank) chart, and a packet of step-by-step directions accompanied by 19 example problems.
Preview of Thanks for Popping In

Thanks for Popping In

Created by
Mia Cotter
This is a prinatble label to put on a microwavable popcorn package and handed out at parent teacher conferences. I found that even when the conversation isn't the best, the parents appreciate ending on a good note!
Preview of Exit Slip: slope intercept form

Exit Slip: slope intercept form

Created by
Mia Cotter
Answer the following questions by writing the line in correct slop intercept form. Then graph each line using three points for each. This short worksheet consists of two problems, each with three parts.
Preview of Area of a Rectangle Basic Worksheet

Area of a Rectangle Basic Worksheet

Created by
Mia Cotter
This is a two-sided worksheet that is great as a brief entrance or exit slip or a short assignment.
Preview of Locker Plan Half Sheet

Locker Plan Half Sheet

Created by
Mia Cotter
This is a half sheet that students can fill out at the beginning of the year. They list their classes and what necessary materials need to be brought to each class. The document is editable so that you can change the classes to reflect your school's schedule.
Preview of Blank Venn Diagram

Blank Venn Diagram

Created by
Mia Cotter
This is a large 11x17 blank venn diagram to be used as you see fit!
Preview of Community Service Form- Editable

Community Service Form- Editable

Created by
Mia Cotter
This is an editable 2-page document that can be used for various clubs or organizations. The form is a simple and organized way for students to document required service hours.
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About the store

Experience

My experience is with students from the age of 10 to 22. I teach all different levels of Special Education and am highly qualified in the areas of Math (basic operations, pre-algebra, algebra 1, an algebra 2), Science (physical science and chemistry), and ELA (I and II).

Teaching style

My philosophy is simple; teach students in the best modality that they learn. I enjoy teaching in stations and centers. That way, students have built in motor breaks. I embrace true co-teaching and have had the great fortune of working and collaborating with the best of the best!

Awards & shining teacher moments

I was awarded the Special Education Teaching Scholarship. I was inducted and served in the Sigma Rho Epsilon Honors Fraternity.

My own education history

I graduated from Mother McAuley HS in 2006. I earned my BA from EIU in 2010.

Additional biographical information

I am happily married with one little guy and a baby on the way. I absolutely love spending time with my family, friends, and pets. My additional photography business keeps life busy and interesting. Go Chicago Blackhawks!.