4 years - Project Based learning teacher.
Curriculum Focus:
- Creativity
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Career Exploration
- SEL Skills
- 21st Century Technology Skills
- Real World Learning
8 years - English Teacher
Curriculum Focus:
- Portfolio/Project Based Classroom
- Real World Learning
- Design Thinking
- 6th grade English Language Arts
FREE BONUS FILE > Daily Slides/ Directions for all activities1- Unit Intro*Whole Group Notes /Instruction *Small Group Practice Introduction to SMART Goals Definition (Video Resources)SMART Goals guided student definition notesSMART Goals ExamplesIdentifying PARTS of a SMART Goal Practice (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-based)Identifying TYPES of SMART Goal Practice (academic, SEL, personal)Practice writing/improving SMART Goals 2- Small Group Goal Setting Practice Packet:*S
Once students set their SMART Goals use this calendar to help them quickly track their progress. Use as quick bell work or goal progress monitoringPrintableReuse for any month or yearPairs with SMART Goals Unit
Fun, engaging, easy to implement book report mini projects. Use with any book or for a novel study. Includes... Plot Diagram Book Report - great introductory plot mini project. Use on its own or combine with other included book reports.Plot Diagram mini posterPlot diagram notes for studentsPlot diagram key for teacherPlot diagram worksheet, can be used with any bookCharacter Book Report - If you were to get a glimpse of a character in your book's room... what would it look like? Create a keyho
Monthly trackers focused on SEL. Can be printed and used as a handout/bell work and reused month to month and year to year. Includes... Mood and Gratitude Tracker (November)Mood & Habit TrackerMood & Gratitude TrackerEmotions/Mood & Naming EmotionsMood and Resilience TrackerMood and Happiness Tracker (December suggested)
Includes: Video directions for the all parts of the Group SMART Goals Practice PacketCan be paired with..SMART Goals Introductory NotesIdentifying Your SMART Goals Packet
If you were to get a glimpse of a character in your book's room... what would it look like? Create a keyhole peek into this characters bedroom based off what you learned from the book. Includes...Brainstormingcharacter traitssettingplotReasoning and explanation paragraphKeyhole assignment sheet 2 pagesUse with any book- student choice or whole group novel study.
Identifying Parts of SMART Goals Use student notes & the correct colors to highlight/underline the parts of the SMART goal that are present. If it has all 5 colors - label it SMART. Includes... Student handout (printable & editable)KeyWhole Group Presentation Slides
Includes: Pre-written SMART GOALSIdentifying SMART goals worksheet - turn goal into a SMART goalCan be paired with SMART Goals Identifying SMART Goals VideoIdeas Bucket worksheet - brainstorming ideas to achieve goalCan be paired with SMART Goals Ideas Bucket VideoPlan of Action - worksheet - take ideas bucket brainstorming and create a plan of actionCan be paired with SMART Plan of Action VideoPrintable
Plot Diagram Book Report - PDF - Worksheet/Printable - Use with any book INCLUDES... Plot Diagram mini posterPlot diagram guided notes for studentsPlot diagram notes key for teacherPlot diagram worksheet, can be used with any bookExample/Key Book Report for instruction
Middle School Skill List List of basic skills for middle school Includes skills recognizing...EmpathyPersonal QualitiesCore ValuesCommunity Communication & Social SkillsFeedbackReflectionOrganizationDecision Making Self Awareness & Self MonitoringGoal SettingTech SkillsPrintable mini postersPDF
After students have created a plan of action for their SMART goals they can create a lasting way to remind and remember their goal. Includes... Choice board between 3 different projectsBookmarksMini PostersLarge PosterExample projects
Includes: SMART Goal setting worksheets to create three different SMART goals: academic, Social/Emotional, and personalCan be paired with SMART Goals Ideas Bucket PacketSMART Goals Plan of Action PacketSMART Goals Introductory NotesSMART Goals Group Practice Packet
Google Slides explaining how to properly use a quote in an essay or paperColor coded examplesHandout for correctly formatting a quote in MLA format2 examplesPrintable1 page
Rough draft background 'research' for the One Word ProjectIncludes all required sections of One Word Project where students can draft out their ideas before beginning the iMovieDigital and printableFREE Project Overview Video with student examples and explanations
A fun lesson for students to reflect on their definition of self, learn new vocabulary words, problem solve, and use critical thinking. Students must choose every word that describes them and then *surprise* must begin to narrow them down until they are left with only one word that best defines who they are. Includes... - Google Slides Lesson + directions - Character traits pdf for printing Can be paired with - One Word Project Bundle
Once students know what SMART goals are they can begin practicing identifying the different types of goals. Includes... Practice identification worksheetKeyWhole Group Instruction Google SlidesPrintable
Plan of Action packet - take ideas bucket brainstorming and create a plan of action for each goal (academic, SEL, personal) organizing plan from small to mid level goals PrintableEditablePairs with SMART Goals Progress Monitoring
Includes: Daily tracker for 31 day month (weekdays only)23 total daysColor key for moods/feelingsTracks how student has demonstrated resilience Includes resilience examplesPrintable1 page back to front or 2 pages stapledCan be reused for any month
Use this as a quick resource to help students track soft / social emotional skills. Great for bell work. Includes:Daily tracker for November (weekdays only + not counting Thanksgiving week) 19 total days Feelings/mood color chartTracking for feelings/moodTracking daily acts of kindnessHand drawn contentPrintable 2 pages or 1 page back to front
Peer Feedback Sheet Allows students to give structured feedback using 'I like... I wish... I wonder..."Reuse for any project or assignmentPrintableTwo pages or one printed back to back
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Experience
4 years - Project Based learning teacher.
Curriculum Focus:
- Creativity
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Career Exploration
- SEL Skills
- 21st Century Technology Skills
- Real World Learning
8 years - English Teacher
Curriculum Focus:
- Portfolio/Project Based Classroom
- Real World Learning
- Design Thinking
- 6th grade English Language Arts
Teaching style
Project /Portfolio Based Learning Teacher
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of Excellence: 2021 - 2022
Teacher of the Year: 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022
Making a Difference Award: 2022
Horizon Award: 2012
My own education history
University of Kansas
MSE⃒ - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Kansas
BS - Secondary English Education
Additional biographical information
Has a pretty great sense of humor and looks decent in a hat.
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