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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 6th Grade Assessment

6th Grade Assessment

This is a comprehensive assessment that covers ALL of the Common Core objectives for 6th grade math. You will not find a better test to give your 6th grade math students. I have been constantly reworking and tweaking this assessment for the past several years and have piloted it with hundreds of actual sixth grade students. The result of this work is an assessment that is unmatched in quality, accuracy and ability to provide feedback. It can even be used for advanced 5th grade students or strug
Preview of 6th Grade Assessment SLO Edition

6th Grade Assessment SLO Edition

BRAND NEW for 2016! This is a comprehensive assessment set that covers ALL of the Common Core objectives for 6th grade math. Each 30 question multiple-choice test requires work be shown as evidence of comprehension. Space is provided next to each question and the Common Core strands being assessed are clearly identified above the questions. I have been constantly reworking and tweaking this assessment for the past several years and have piloted it with hundreds of actual sixth grade students.
Preview of Ultimate Unit 1: Expressions

Ultimate Unit 1: Expressions

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. Powers and Exponents (Evaluating powers in standard, expanded and exponential forms.) 6.EE.A.1 2. Variables and Expressions (Evaluating expressions with variables and addressing various ways of showing multiplication and division.) 6.EE.A.2, 6.EE.B.6, 6.EE.C.9 3. Order of Operations (Solving express
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 Histograms: Power Pack Plus

Histograms: Power Pack Plus

BRAND NEW for 2020Perfect for virtual learning, remote learning, distance learning, eLearning, etc. What you get: 1. Guided Notes: A visually appealing and interactive way to teach about histograms and data distribution (shape of the graph). These notes are a great resource for students and teachers! Presented in a non-intimidating format, with a provided word bank. It is a great way to get kids to take notes and learn the content, without the need to write lengthy sentences. The notes are desi
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 6th Grade Assessment Editable SLO Edition

6th Grade Assessment Editable SLO Edition

This is the fully editable version in Microsoft Word! Give yourself full customization and flexibility with this powerful version of the assessment. Below is the description used for the pdf version. BRAND NEW for 2016! This is a comprehensive assessment set that covers ALL of the Common Core objectives for 6th grade math. Each 30 question multiple-choice test requires work be shown as evidence of comprehension. Space is provided next to each question and the Common Core strands being assess
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 Dot Plots, Line Plots & Data Distributions: Power Pack Plus

Dot Plots, Line Plots & Data Distributions: Power Pack Plus

BRAND NEW for 2020Perfect for virtual learning, remote learning, distance learning, eLearning, etc. What you get: 1. Guided Notes: A visually appealing and interactive way to teach about dot plots, line plots and data distributions. These notes are a great resource for students and teachers! Presented in a non-intimidating, fill-in-the-blank format, with a provided word bank. It is a great way to get kids to take notes and learn the content, without the need to write lengthy sentences. The note
Preview of Powers and Exponents: Power Pack Plus

Powers and Exponents: Power Pack Plus

BRAND NEW for 2020 Perfect for virtual learning, remote learning, distance learning, eLearning, etc. What you get: 1. Guided Notes: A visually appealing and interactive way to teach about powers and exponents. These notes are a great resource for students and teachers! Presented in a non-intimidating, fill-in-the-blank format, with a provided word bank. It is a great way to get kids to take notes and learn the content, without the need to write lengthy sentences. The notes are designed to
Preview of Histograms: Power Pack

Histograms: Power Pack

BRAND NEW for 2020Perfect for virtual learning, remote learning, distance learning, eLearning, etc. What you get: 1. Guided Notes: A visually appealing and interactive way to teach about histograms. These notes are a great resource for students and teachers! Presented in a non-intimidating format with a provided word bank. It is a great way to get kids to take notes and learn the content, without the need to write lengthy sentences. The notes are designed to address essential information and ma
Preview of Dot Plots, Line Plots & Data Distributions: Power Pack

Dot Plots, Line Plots & Data Distributions: Power Pack

BRAND NEW for 2020Perfect for virtual learning, remote learning, distance learning, eLearning, etc. What you get: 1. Guided Notes: A visually appealing and interactive way to teach about dot plots, line plots and data distributions. These notes are a great resource for students and teachers! Presented in a non-intimidating, fill-in-the-blank format, with a provided word bank. It is a great way to get kids to take notes and learn the content, without the need to write lengthy sentences. The note
Preview of Powers and Exponents: Power Pack

Powers and Exponents: Power Pack

BRAND NEW for 2020 Perfect for virtual learning, remote learning, distance learning, eLearning, etc. What you get: 1. Guided Notes: A visually appealing and interactive way to teach about powers and exponents. These notes are a great resource for students and teachers! Presented in a non-intimidating, fill-in-the-blank format, with a provided word bank. It is a great way to get kids to take notes and learn the content, without the need to write lengthy sentences. The notes are designed to
Preview of Unit 1: Expressions

Unit 1: Expressions

NEWLY UPDATED 2018 Version! This unit bundles NOTES, student-centered ACTIVITIES, practice HOMEWORK questions, and a unit REVIEW for the following topics: 1. Powers and Exponents (Evaluating powers in standard, expanded and exponential forms.) 6.EE.A.1 2. Variables and Expressions (Evaluating expressions with variables and addressing various ways of showing multiplication and division.) 6.EE.A.2, 6.EE.B.6, 6.EE.C.9 3. Order of Operations (Solving expressions with several different operations i
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About the store

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.