Raki's Rad Resources
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I have taught 1st through 5th grade in both a US and UK curriculum, as well as teaching all grade levels in the computer lab at a Title I school in Georgia, USA. I have taught in two different states in the US - Georgia and New Mexico, as well as teaching in Morocco. Every classroom I've ever taught in has had a high ELL population.
I have taught both high income and low-income school students, and find that no matter where I teach, most kids need to look at every problem from 12 different angles. Although it is challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding.
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Important Student Information Sheet
Looking for a parent's phone number? email? address? Need to know how a child's going home? Sick of looking through 5 pages to find what you need? In the beginning of the year, get each parent to fill out this simple, one page Important Information Sheet at the beginning of the year, hole punch and place in a binder to keep all that information together in one handy notebook. I leave mine right next to my computer so that I always have it on hand when I need it. Find this form and more forms t
PreK - 8th
For All Subjects
Reading Logs for Fiction and Nonfiction Reading
These SIX weekly reading logs use a variety of formats, including one that uses the Someone Wanted But So summary format and one that uses the Five W's format. Three of the reading logs are designed for fiction reading and three of the reading logs are designed for non fiction reading. Students use these reading logs to record their nightly reading homework and prove their comprehension to you and their parents. Each reading log version is available in a 7 days a week format or a 5 days a week
2nd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Reading
Parent Communication Forms & Surveys
This packet includes multiple forms which can be sent home with students during the first days of school, to help increase parent/teacher communication during the school year.
Included in this packet are:
1. Important Information Sheet – use this sheet to collect information like phone numbers, sibling names and regular transportation information.
2. Language Survey – use this survey to collect information about your students’ language development, such as the languages most often used at ho
K - 8th
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About the store
Experience
I have taught 1st through 5th grade in both a US and UK curriculum, as well as teaching all grade levels in the computer lab at a Title I school in Georgia, USA. I have taught in two different states in the US - Georgia and New Mexico, as well as teaching in Morocco. Every classroom I've ever taught in has had a high ELL population.
I have taught both high income and low-income school students, and find that no matter where I teach, most kids need to look at every problem from 12 different angles. Although it is challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding.
Teaching style
I am a very hands on teacher, who teaches through brain based learning strategies. I also use arts based learning strategies and SIOP (Sheltered Instruction - for ESOL learners) daily in my classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I presented at the ECIS Technology Conference in London and the Everything's Intermediate Webinar on English Language Learners.
I am the author of the blog Raki's Rad Resources.
Throughout my various schools, I have been involved with Math Curriculum Selection Committees, Quarterly Trainers Meetings, Standards Based Report Card Design Committee, and PYP Training. I have trained teachers and parents on the use of technology for education purposes.
My own education history
I hold a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw University, and a master's degree in Instruction and Curriculum Design focused in Technology from Grand Canyon University. Through inservices provided by my county, I am also SIOP (Sheltered Instructional Observation Protocol) trained, and have recieved my certification in ESOL.
Additional biographical information
In addition to being a teacher, I am also a wife, and a mother of three boys - born in 2004, 2007 and 2011.
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