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I have been a Math educator since 1991, including nine years as a Curriculum Coordinator and three years as a school‑based Math Coach in a large urban district. I returned to the classroom in 2009 and have continued teaching middle school math ever since. I first earned my National Board Certification in Early Adolescent Mathematics in 2010 and renewed it in 2020 for another ten years. I specialize in creating standards‑aligned, classroom‑tested lessons, tasks, and activities designed to support deep understanding and make teaching more effective and enjoyable for both teachers and students.
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Preview of 7th Grade Math FULL YEAR Guided Notes **GROWING BUNDLE**

7th Grade Math FULL YEAR Guided Notes **GROWING BUNDLE**

Interactive • Scaffolded • Student‑Friendly • Print ReadyGive your students the clarity, structure, and confidence they need in 7th grade math — all year long. This Growing Bundle includes my full collection of guided notes sets for every major 7th grade math unit. Each set is designed with clean visuals, step‑by‑step modeling, and built‑in practice that supports all learners. As new units are completed, they will be added to this bundle — buy now and get all future additions for FREE. What’s
Preview of Simple Probability Guided Notes w/Practice | Experiment v. Theoret. & Predicting

Simple Probability Guided Notes w/Practice | Experiment v. Theoret. & Predicting

Help students build a strong foundation in probability with this clear, structured set of guided notes, examples, and practice problems. Designed for middle school math, this resource walks students through simple probability, complements, sample space, theoretical vs. experimental probability, and making predictions using proportions. Perfect for direct instruction, intervention, or independent practice. Topics Included:Simple probability & sample spaceProbability as a ratioComplement o
Preview of Height Comparisons - Using Desmos Box Plots & Histograms to Compare 2 Data Sets

Height Comparisons - Using Desmos Box Plots & Histograms to Compare 2 Data Sets

Help your students build real-world data analysis skills with this engaging Height Comparisons: Histograms & Box Plots activity using Desmos. Perfect for 7th grade statistics, this task guides students through collecting class height data, graphing it digitally, and comparing it to the heights of a professional sports team. Students practice interpreting histograms, box plots, measures of variability, and distribution shapes—all while using authentic, meaningful data. What’s IncludedStuden
Preview of Circles, Volume, and Surface Area Guided Notes for Middle School Math

Circles, Volume, and Surface Area Guided Notes for Middle School Math

Support your students with this clear, structured set of guided notes covering circles, volume of prisms and pyramids, and surface area. These notes help students stay focused on essential vocabulary and formulas while reducing writing fatigue and boosting comprehension. Perfect for middle school math, intervention, special education, and ELL support. ⭐ What’s IncludedGuided Notes for all topicsFull Answer Key for ALL notesExample practice tasksHelpful diagrams & visuals⭐ Why Teachers L
Preview of 7th Grade Integer Operations Study Guide & Test Review | Foldable Review Booklet

7th Grade Integer Operations Study Guide & Test Review | Foldable Review Booklet

Help your students build confidence with integer operations using this engaging, student‑created study guide and test review booklet. Designed specifically for 7th grade math, this resource supports students as they review adding integers, subtracting integers, multiplying and dividing integers, absolute value, making zero, and order of operations — all aligned to middle‑school standards. Students complete the foldable study guide using their notes, then apply their learning on the inclu
Preview of Scale Drawings and Scale Factor Guided Notes

Scale Drawings and Scale Factor Guided Notes

These guided notes support teaching students how to solve Scale Diagrams problems. Included is a set of notes to review vocabulary, scale factor, and a few practice problems. These notes can be used for summarizing learning on scale diagram concepts after students have explored the relationships or used to introduce the concept. A few practice problems are also included as well as answer keys. The guided notes are sized to fit nicely in an interactive notebook.
Preview of Using Unit Rates & Proportional Reasoning - A Collaborative Problem Solving Task

Using Unit Rates & Proportional Reasoning - A Collaborative Problem Solving Task

This task is called Rescue the Party! – Unit Rates & Proportional Reasoning Collaborative Task – a real-world way to engage your students in unit rates and proportional reasoning. This collaborative math task is designed to get students working together while practicing essential problem-solving skills. What’s Included:Student Task Sheets: Scaffolded directions guide learners through calculating unit rates, comparing store options, and determining total costs.Answer Key: Complete solutions with
Preview of Volume Notes (with Circle Notes) - 8th Grade Math

Volume Notes (with Circle Notes) - 8th Grade Math

These guided notes support teaching students how to solve volume problems for cylinders, cones, and spheres. Included is a set of notes to review circle vocabulary, circumference, and area. These notes can be used for summarizing learning on these volume concepts after students have explored the relationships between cylinders, cones, and spheres. A few practice problems are also included as well as answer keys. The guided notes are sized to fit nicely in an interactive notebook.
Preview of Brain Break Coloring Pages - VALENTINE'S DAY Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Brain Break Coloring Pages - VALENTINE'S DAY Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Looking for a quick, low-prep way to give your students a refreshing brain break during the busy month of February? This resource combines coloring and a fun Valentine's Day themed puzzle to help learners reset, refocus, and recharge—all while keeping engagement high. What’s Included:Page 1 – Valentine's Day Themed Coloring Sheet Page 2 – Puzzle + Coloring (How to get the three heartbroken creatures across the river?) Teacher Answer Key with the puzzle solution Why You Will Love It:Brain breaks
Preview of Brain Break Coloring Pages - Hockey Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Brain Break Coloring Pages - Hockey Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Looking for a quick, low-prep way to give your students a refreshing brain break during the busy winter season? This resource combines coloring and a fun hockey themed puzzle to help learners reset, refocus, and recharge—all while keeping engagement high. What’s Included: Page 1 – Hockey Themed Coloring Sheet Page 2 – Puzzle + Coloring (How many handshakes will there be?) Teacher Answer Key with the puzzle solution Why You Will Love It: Brain breaks improve focus and performance by preventing me
Preview of Brain Break Coloring Pages - Football Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Brain Break Coloring Pages - Football Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Looking for a quick, low-prep way to give your students a refreshing brain break during the busy winter season? This resource combines coloring and a fun football themed puzzle to help learners reset, refocus, and recharge—all while keeping engagement high. What’s Included: Page 1 – Football Themed Coloring Sheet Page 2 – Puzzle + Coloring (How many people vs how many puppies?) Teacher Answer Key with the puzzle solution Why You Will Love It: Brain breaks improve focus and performance by prevent
Preview of Adding Integers Using Models Guided Notes & Practice

Adding Integers Using Models Guided Notes & Practice

This resource includes guided notes for adding integers using two-color counters and number lines. There is also a page with a few problems to practice using both models. An answer key is included for the notes. The notes and practice pages are all sized to fit nicely in a composition notebook. Pages are formatted for flexibility. Copy the notes and practice to cut and provide students as individual pages for their notebooks - OR - copy the practice on the back of the 2-page notes and student
Preview of Proportional vs. Non-Proportional & Solving Proportions Guided Notes

Proportional vs. Non-Proportional & Solving Proportions Guided Notes

These guided notes support teaching students how to distinguish between proportional and non-proportional relationships - including several different representations of the relationships (tables, graphs, descriptions, and equations). Guided notes on the constant of proportionality and how to determine the unit rate in each of the different representations is also included. In addition, there are guided notes on setting up and solving proportions. A few practice problems are also included as w
Preview of Proportional Relationships Guided Notes

Proportional Relationships Guided Notes

Designed for introducing proportional relationships in middle school math, these notes help students understand why proportions work—not just how to cross‑multiply. Students explore multiple methods for solving proportions, including unit rates, equivalent fractions, and cross‑products, with an emphasis on recognizing the relationship between quantities. A dedicated section helps students identify common proportional situations in real‑world word problems—such as unit rates, scale drawings, mix
Preview of Subtracting Integers Using Models Guided Notes and Practice

Subtracting Integers Using Models Guided Notes and Practice

This resource includes guided notes for subtracting integers using two-color counters and number lines. There is also a page with a few problems to practice using both models. An answer key is included for the notes. The notes and practice pages are all sized to fit nicely in a composition notebook.
Preview of Ratios, Rates, and Unit Rates (including Fractions) Guided Notes

Ratios, Rates, and Unit Rates (including Fractions) Guided Notes

These guided notes support teaching students a review of ratios and rates, introducing the concept of unit rate and how to calculate it - including situations where fractions or decimals are involved. A few practice problems are also included as well as answer keys. The guided notes are sized to fit nicely in an interactive notebook.
Preview of Function, Maybe? - A Collaborative Sorting Task - Functions vs. Not Functions

Function, Maybe? - A Collaborative Sorting Task - Functions vs. Not Functions

Help your students truly understand what makes a relation a function with this hands‑on, discussion‑driven sorting activity. Function, Maybe? is designed to be used multiple times throughout your Functions unit so students can revisit, revise, and deepen their understanding as they learn. This resource encourages mathematical discourse, productive struggle, and collaborative reasoning — all while giving you meaningful insight into student thinking. What’s Included12 Function/Not Function sorti
Preview of Proportion Sort

Proportion Sort

Help your students master proportional relationships with this hands‑on Proportion Sort Collaborative Task. Students analyze tables, graphs, and real‑world descriptions to determine whether relationships are proportional or not. They calculate unit rates, justify their reasoning, and engage in meaningful mathematical discourse. This resource is perfect for 7th grade math, intervention groups, stations, partner work, or reteaching proportional reasoning. What’s Included:Multi‑representation p
Preview of Multiplying and Dividing Integers Guided Notes and Practice

Multiplying and Dividing Integers Guided Notes and Practice

This resource includes guided notes for multiplying and dividing integers. There is also a page with a few problems to practice. There are TWO versions of the notes. One version uses the idea of counting the number of negative numbers to determine the sign of the product or quotient. The other version uses two-color counters to model a few problems to help students see the pattern that two of the same sign results in a positive answer and one of each sign results in a negative answer. An answe
Preview of Integer Adding Subtracting Multiplying and Dividing Guided Notes Bundle

Integer Adding Subtracting Multiplying and Dividing Guided Notes Bundle

This bundle includes guided notes and practice for all four integer operations. All notes and practice pages are sized to fit nicely in a composition notebook. Answer Keys are included for all notes and practice problems, along with suggestions for teaching where appropriate.
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I have been a Math educator since 1991, including nine years as a Curriculum Coordinator and three years as a school‑based Math Coach in a large urban district. I returned to the classroom in 2009 and have continued teaching middle school math ever since. I first earned my National Board Certification in Early Adolescent Mathematics in 2010 and renewed it in 2020 for another ten years. I specialize in creating standards‑aligned, classroom‑tested lessons, tasks, and activities designed to support deep understanding and make teaching more effective and enjoyable for both teachers and students.

Awards & shining teacher moments

National Board Certified - Early Adolescent Mathematics