I am in my 19th year of teaching. I am a Read by Grade 3 Reading Strategist and Nationally Board Certified Teacher. I enjoy creating lessons that increase student engagement and outcomes.
Integer Rules - You just can't do algebra without them. Somehow, students learn how to solve expressions and equations, then suddenly they forgot everything they mastered. So, give your students the scaffolded support they need. This anchor chart is color coded purposefully with red and blue to help students remember the important points about how to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems with positive and negative integers. As a side note, this is a great document t
This is a complete set of graphic organizers, writing prompts, and exemplars of research. Inside you will find blank graphic organizers and completed ones for three highly engaging writing prompts. Information from the graphic organizer is then used to create a draft. There is a peer review sheet with accountability and reflection. Final draft exemplars are provided for each of the three prompts with the final prompt having three writing examples. One of the graphic organizers is translated into
Exponents are simple if you learn them correctly. BUT, if not, they become confusing. Students must internalize the exponent rules to go on and solve more complicated problems. This includes two anchor charts. The first chart is basic exponent rules. The second is when the curriculum gets more complicated. Whether you are teaching with distant learning or face to face, your students need an easy to use resource that will help them master exponents. These pages are the property of Prep Time Sav
Are you looking for quick, no prep exit tickets that you can use for formative assessment? These eight engaging exit tickets are ready to use. Ways to use: * project on screen and student responds verbally or in writing (piece of paper or response journal) * assign the 1 slide exit ticket as an assignment in Google Classroom or your Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas) * have the entire class respond on their own slide all within a single document using the exit tickets with 20 slides * make
6 SEL Test Prep Slides, plus 1 blank format for you to edit. SEL check-ins can let you get a feeling of how your students are doing. Are they prepared? Before administering tests this year, check-in and see how they feel. Then offer some encouraging words.
Integer Practice - Whether you need your SUB to get right to work or need to mix things up with small group or distance fun, this packet is for you. This packet includes web resources to randomize, integers and signs that you can cut out, and directions for small groups. But wait, that isn't all! You also get a copy of my clear and easy to follow anchor chart on solving problems with integers. This scaffolding will turn even the non-math individual into a math GEEK. (Practically, anyway). Feel f
Use these slide shows and Jamboards to guide your instruction. Complete details on how to use can be found within files. Super easy, informative, and great during all teaching - especially teacher observations.
6 SEL Slides for High School Students plus 1 editable slide Want to check-in and see how your class is feeling? Here are six slides to do this. Great icebreaker or sponge activity.
I am in my 19th year of teaching. I am a Read by Grade 3 Reading Strategist and Nationally Board Certified Teacher. I enjoy creating lessons that increase student engagement and outcomes.
Teaching style
I enjoy balancing direct instruction, ELL practices, and integrative activities. I try to provide rigorous lessons with support and scaffolds.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Nationally Board Certified 2013
Read By Grade 3 Selection Pool Distinction
My own education history
Elementary Education B.S.
Education Administration M.S.
16 credit endorsements in Middle School Math and Technology
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