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My experience is reflected in my mission. To create the best materials for optimizing teaching and learning. After years of working with poorly formatted content, created by corporations, I found myself settling for whatever come closest but either the quality or content was lacking in some capacity. Using over a decade of teaching experience I began creating what has now become OptimizED. The creations started with guided notes that were visually appealing and easy to follow, quickly summarizing the main ideas. Using real-world feedback from students and my own experiences with implementation, I would continuously edit and rework until everything was just right. Likewise, I began formulating activities that addressed specifically what needed to be taught, in a fun exploratory way. Then, I tackled the homework side of the equation. I created concise differentiated assignments with plenty of space to show work. These questions were directly correlated with the tests I created, to show evidence of mastery. I even invented a new feedback system for quick grading, combined with a student self-reflection component, using a standards-based approach. After years of reworking and editing all of this content, I decided to share my creations. It has become my mission to give teachers something that students positively respond to, created by someone in the profession. In essence, materials that will optimize a teacher's impact on student learning.
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Preview of Add and Subtract Decimals Practice: Distance Learning Enhanced

Add and Subtract Decimals Practice: Distance Learning Enhanced

Free tutorial video now embedded right on the page! Simply scan the QR code to check for accuracy and understanding. Great for remote teaching and eLearning as well. Students can learn the math content by completing the practice pages along-side the video or simply use it as a way to check for accuracy. Looking for an assignment for adding and subtracting decimals that's more than basic skills practice? This differentiated practice set includes a variety of response types ranging from multiple c
Preview of Ultimate Unit 2: Decimals

Ultimate Unit 2: Decimals

NEWLY UPDATED 2018 Version! This ULTIMATE unit bundles NOTES, student-centered ACTIVITIES, practice HOMEWORK questions, a unit REVIEW, 2 standards-based TESTS & RUBRICS for the following topics: 1. Add & Subtract Decimals (5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.3, 7.NS.A.1d) 2. Multiply Decimals (5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.3, 7.NS.A.2c) 3. Standard Algorithm Division (5.NBT.B.6, 6.NS.B.2, 7.NS.A.2c) 4. Divide Decimals (5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.3, 7.NS.A.2c, 7.NS.A.2d) CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS: NOTES: Engaging, colorful, inte
Preview of Unit 2: Decimals

Unit 2: Decimals

NEWLY UPDATED 2018 Version! This unit bundles NOTES, student-centered ACTIVITIES, practice HOMEWORK questions, and a unit REVIEW for the following topics: 1. Add & Subtract Decimals (5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.3, 7.NS.A.1d) 2. Multiply Decimals (5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.3, 7.NS.A.2c) 3. Standard Algorithm Division (5.NBT.B.6, 6.NS.B.2, 7.NS.A.2c) 4. Divide Decimals (5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.3, 7.NS.A.2c, 7.NS.A.2d) CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS: NOTES: Engaging, colorful, interactive and include word banks. ACTIVITI
Preview of Ultimate Unit 3: Factors, Multiples & Fractions

Ultimate Unit 3: Factors, Multiples & Fractions

NEW for 2018! This ULTIMATE unit bundles NOTES, student-centered ACTIVITIES, practice HOMEWORK questions, a unit REVIEW, 2 standards-based TESTS & RUBRICS for the following topics: 1. Fraction and Decimal Conversions (5.NF.B.3) 2. Mixed Number and Improper Fraction Conversions (4.NF.B.3C) 3. Prime Factorization & Simplifying Fractions (4.OA.B.4, 5.NF.B.4, 6.RP.A.3) 4. GCF & LCM (5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.4) CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS: This unit paves the way for operations with fractions. Foundational ski
Preview of Unit 3: Factors, Multiples & Fractions

Unit 3: Factors, Multiples & Fractions

NEW for 2018! This unit bundles NOTES, student-centered ACTIVITIES, practice HOMEWORK questions, and a unit REVIEW for the following topics: 1. Fraction and Decimal Conversions (5.NF.B.3) 2. Mixed Number and Improper Fraction Conversions (4.NF.B.3C) 3. Prime Factorization & Simplifying Fractions (4.OA.B.4, 5.NF.B.4, 6.RP.A.3) 4. GCF & LCM (5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.4) CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS: This unit paves the way for operations with fractions. Foundational skills necessary for dealing with mixed num
Preview of Multiply Decimals Investigation

Multiply Decimals Investigation

Explore how to multiply decimals in this interactive, self-led investigation. Students will have fun completing the student-centered activity, allowing you to provided the supportive role as the teacher. Through scaffolding, students begin with simple multiplication questions and progress towards a deep understanding of multiplication with decimals. Most importantly, student will finally understand WHY moving the decimal point is necessary and how it makes sense to do so. Using a story-type
Preview of Multiply Decimals Practice: Distance Learning Enhanced

Multiply Decimals Practice: Distance Learning Enhanced

Free tutorial video now embedded right on the page! Simply scan the QR code to check for accuracy and understanding. Great for remote teaching and eLearning as well. Students can learn the math content by completing the practice pages along-side the video or simply use it as a way to check for accuracy. Looking for an assignment for multiplying decimals that's more than basic skills practice? This differentiated practice set includes a variety of response types ranging from multiple choice to wo
Preview of Long Division Practice (Standard Algorithm): Distance Learning Enhanced

Long Division Practice (Standard Algorithm): Distance Learning Enhanced

Free tutorial video now embedded right on the page! Simply scan the QR code to check for accuracy and understanding. Great for remote teaching and eLearning as well. Students can learn the math content by completing the practice pages along-side the video or simply use it as a way to check for accuracy. An assignment for dividing whole numbers that's more than basic skills practice! This differentiated practice set covers multi-digit division of whole numbers and includes a variety of response t
Preview of Fraction & Decimal Conversions Practice: Distance Learning Enhanced

Fraction & Decimal Conversions Practice: Distance Learning Enhanced

Free tutorial video now embedded right on the page! Simply scan the QR code to check for accuracy and understanding. Great for remote teaching and eLearning as well. Students can learn the math content by completing the practice pages along-side the video or simply use it as a way to check for accuracy. This differentiated practice set covers all aspects of converting fractions to decimals and vice versa. There's room to show work right on the sheet! Plus you will find real-world word problems o
Preview of Divide Decimals Practice: Distance Learning Enhanced

Divide Decimals Practice: Distance Learning Enhanced

Free tutorial video now embedded right on the page! Simply scan the QR code to check for accuracy and understanding. Great for remote teaching and eLearning as well. Students can learn the math content by completing the practice pages along-side the video or simply use it as a way to check for accuracy. Don't settle for a standard basic skills practice sheet. This differentiated practice set covers all aspects of dividing decimals by whole numbers and decimals by decimals. There's even room to s
Preview of Fraction and Decimal Conversions Activity

Fraction and Decimal Conversions Activity

A simple self-guided activity to practice conversions between fractions and decimals. Can be used as a warm up or interactive class/group activity. These sheets will help your students organize their work/thinking. The license is intended for one teacher and all of their classes. Please purchase additional licenses for each additional teacher planning on using these materials in your building. Thanks! If you like what you see, please follow the Actis Standard store. New materials are posted fr
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Experience

My experience is reflected in my mission. To create the best materials for optimizing teaching and learning. After years of working with poorly formatted content, created by corporations, I found myself settling for whatever come closest but either the quality or content was lacking in some capacity. Using over a decade of teaching experience I began creating what has now become OptimizED. The creations started with guided notes that were visually appealing and easy to follow, quickly summarizing the main ideas. Using real-world feedback from students and my own experiences with implementation, I would continuously edit and rework until everything was just right. Likewise, I began formulating activities that addressed specifically what needed to be taught, in a fun exploratory way. Then, I tackled the homework side of the equation. I created concise differentiated assignments with plenty of space to show work. These questions were directly correlated with the tests I created, to show evidence of mastery. I even invented a new feedback system for quick grading, combined with a student self-reflection component, using a standards-based approach. After years of reworking and editing all of this content, I decided to share my creations. It has become my mission to give teachers something that students positively respond to, created by someone in the profession. In essence, materials that will optimize a teacher's impact on student learning.

Teaching style

Differentiated, efficient and student-centered.

Awards & shining teacher moments

One of only two hundred educators selected nationwide as part of the Learnzillion Dream Team in 2013 to create online lessons. Consultant for companies such as McGraw Hill, Smarter Balanced, and Tang Math.

My own education history

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education Masters in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

Additional biographical information

Quality and results come standard.