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I'm in my 12th year teaching. I am in my 4th year teaching in the education and training concentration of a career and technical education pathway at the high school level which includes a future teacher internship program that I coordinate, human growth and development, principles of education. I am also a teacher leader of our school's TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) chapter. In the past, I have taught 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade ELAR. I also have experience in journalism and yearbook.
I am a 200-hour certified yoga and SEL facilitator as well.
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Stages of Prenatal Development + Prenatal Timeline Mini-Project
In this resource students will learn about and outline the stages of prenatal development including germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages. In this resource, you'll receive: A Lesson Outline that includes suggesting timing, materials, and a linked video as a lesson hookA Notes Presentation + Student Fill-in-the-Blank Paper Notes (interactive notebook friendly)Prenatal Timeline Mini-Project DirectionsPrenatal Timeline Grading Rubric (easy to use - I graded about 100 timelines in under 30 minutes
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Career Exploration Choice Board - Human Services & Education Careers
Students will deep dive into a career in human services or education for this choice board! This is an "assign-and-go" resource that is a breeze to grade! There are 3 categories of exploration and 4 activities to choose from under each category: Knowing yourself - students can choose to take an interest and skills quiz, reflect on their strengths and skills, create their own survey and give it to friends, or write a journal entry as if they've already attained their ideal career.Exploring care
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
APGAR Test Activity for Child Devel. or Human Devel. Class
Students will learn what the APGAR test is, why it is given, and what is being looked at in a newborn. They will complete a chart that details the scoring rubric of the APGAR, answer 4 fill-in-the-blank questions, and will score 3 hypothetical newborn examinations using the rubric.
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Curriculum 101 - Principles of Education
This digital/interactive notebook friendly activity will guide students through basic level of curriculum design and development. Students will move through an interactive Google Slides presentation to learn about: What curriculum isThe different viewpoints surrounding curriculum4 foundations needed for curriculum to be successful (goals, methods, materials, and assessments)From there, students will learn about the 3 models of curriculum design: Student-Centered Subject-Centered ❓ Problem-Cen
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Importance of Prenatal Care
In this product, students will learn the importance of good health habits both prior to and during pregnancy by taking detailed fill-in-the-blank notes that includes an easy-to-grade exit ticket! Students will also analyze how different maternal health habits can affect prenatal development by reading 4 different profiles of pregnant mothers and identifying the risks their lifestyle poses to baby & mom, needed care or interventions, and possible outcomes of the pregnancy based on habits & health
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Big Movie Guide - Middle Childhood & Early Adulthood Development Analysis
This movie guide is perfect to use after ending an Early Adulthood Unit, as a review for Middle Childhood, as an introductory activity for either unit, or if you just need a quick sub plan or a day for grading. Students will complete 3 short "pre-watching" tasks to quickly activate the learning that will occur while watching the movie and answering questions. During the viewing, students will analyze the physical, cognitive, and social emotional development of Josh (a child in an adult's body)
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences
Andragogy vs. Pedagogy
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to explain the difference between pedagogy & andragogy. This resource includes:Step-by-step teacher pacing guide Notes presentationStudent fill-in-the-blank notesSorting activity Individual Google Doc Activity - check for understandingExit ticketPossible Grade Opportunities: Individual Google Doc ActivitySorting activity Exit ticketYou can use this resource for any class that requires students to understand the difference between pedagogy & andra
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Managing Teacher Heath & Wellness - Teacher Wellness Toolkit
In this lesson, students will create a personalized "Teacher Wellness Toolkit" with strategies to manage health & wellness. This lesson includes the following: Lesson Layout with step-by-step instructions, timing suggestions (for a 90 minute class period), and options for a graded componentHook: a Google Form "stress check" & reflectionMini Lecture & Notes: Teacher explains wellness strategies while students take notes (notes presentation & fill-in-the-blank guided notes included)Mini-Activity:
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in: Educator Health & Wellness Unit
Impacts of an Education Career on Lifestyle - Great Observation Lesson!
In this lesson, students will analyze how teaching affects lifestyle factors and present findings to peers. This lesson includes the following: Lesson Layout with step-by-step instructions, timing suggestions (for a 90 minute class period), and options for a graded componentHook: a quick write question that relates to the day's lessonClass Anchor Chart Creation/Discussion: Teacher + students discuss the pros and cons of teaching (includes classroom artifact visual + discussion points)Group Jigsa
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in: Educator Health & Wellness Unit
Work-Life Balance and Boundaries in Education
In this lesson, students will design a balanced teacher schedule that demonstrates appropriate boundaries between work and personal life. This lesson includes the following: Lesson Layout with step-by-step instructions, timing suggestions (for a 90 minute class period), and options for a graded componentHook: a poll question you can decide how to deliver to studentsDiscussion/Handout: Explores examples of healthy vs. unhealthy teacher boundariesMini-Activity: Students design a weekly schedule us
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in: Educator Health & Wellness Unit
Supporting Teacher Wellness - Digital Case Study & Assessment
In this lesson, students will act as a teacher "wellness coach" and use the knowledge gained over the unit to advise teachers on the signs of stress & anxiety, work-life balance and boundaries to put in place, and wellness strategies to improve their stress & anxiety levels. This lesson includes the following: Lesson Layout with step-by-step instructions, timing suggestions (for a 90 minute class period), and options for a graded componentHook: A digital "Would You Rather" Game Digital Case Stud
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in: Educator Health & Wellness Unit
Recognizing Stress and Anxiety in Educators
In this lesson, students will explain and identify common signs of stress & anxiety and connect them to teaching-related scenarios. This lesson includes the following: Lesson Layout with step-by-step instructions, timing suggestions (for a 90 minute class period), and options for a graded componentHook: a short video that explains why teachers are "stressed" as well as a pre-viewing writing promptMini-Lecture & Notes: Explains the signs of stress & anxiety and how they apply to teachers (includ
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in: Educator Health & Wellness Unit
Cost of Raising a Child
Students will deep-dive into the costs behind being a parent to a small child using this resource paired with a Lending Tree webpage. They will compare the cost of being a parent in 2025 as compared to 2023 (spoiler alert - there's a huge difference in price and not in the good direction). They will compare the highest cost states to lowest cost states, and the places they may like to live one day. Some of the aspects of the cost of parenting they'll look into are rent, food, day care costs, ap
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Drag Paths: Character Analysis Using Symbolism
I thought of this activity after watching videos of the TikTok trend "A drag path but it's..." However, a drag path is not just a viral song/TikTok trend. It has a deep meaning that can be applied to any person who has ever traveled down a path of struggle or resilience and left behind the evidence of that trial in hopes of being rescued or remembered. For this project, students will look at a character that they have studied and determine what their “drag path” would look like if it was a tang
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
Assessing Student Learning (Education and Training Resource)
In this resource, students will learn fundamentals of assessing students' learning after a unit is taught. In particular, the difference between performance-based and traditional assessments & when each is best to use for collecting student data. The resource includes the following: Notes Portion:An aesthetically pleasing Google Slides presentation with embedded timers, discussion prompts, and animations to make your lesson seamless. A student handout with ultra organized fill-in-the-blank notes
11th - 12th, Adult Education
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Effective Learning Environments - Digital & Note Taking Activity
This digital/interactive notebook friendly activity will guide students through what makes a learning environment effective. Students will move through an interactive Google Slides presentation while taking fill-in-the-blank notes to learn about: · What a safe, inclusive learning environment involves · The principles of universal design both in and out of the classroom · Differentiated and strategic student grouping techniques They will explore what the principles of universal design are, where
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Classroom Community
Digital Menu-Design for Preschoolers
In this "assign and go" activity, students will explore the ins and outs of a Preschool Aged (3-5) child's mealtime and dietary needs in a variety of different digital, interactive activities. This resource includes the following: Children's Plate & Flatware Choice - a fun "drag and drop" activity Visual Hand Guide to Portion Sizes Sort Healthy Lifestyle Choices from Yesterday Reflection - students will consider their food choices, water intake, and physical activity from the previous day Pers
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Family Consumer Sciences
Swaddling 101 for Child Devel. or Human Growth & Devel.
Introduce your students to swaddling with this fun activity that is interactive notebook friendly! Students will learn the benefits of swaddling, how to swaddle, and will gain knowledge of the different types of swaddles all in this easy-to-use activity that is both hands-on as well as digital. This resource includes: - Step-by-step instructions for the teacher along with different options for executing the lesson - A handout that uses minimal paper (includes baby cut out, notes, and a step-by
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences
Educator Professionalism Analysis Using Matilda - Movie Guide
UPDATE: There are now guided questions to go along with the movie. You can assign all of them, or just a few. These are thought-provoking questions that deal with the teaching & training field. We all have a teacher that inspired us to educate, some of them were real-life humans we interacted with daily, and some of them we only knew from movies and TV shows. Matilda's Ms. Honey is the inspiration for educators all over the world. However, when you really take a look at the iconic teacher, her
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Classroom Community
The Price is Right for Human Growth & Devel. & Child Devel.
This game is a fun and engaging way for students to become aware of the cost of basic necessities of a baby as well as the cost of the luxury items as well. This resource includes: Google Slide "Price is Right" Style Presentation - 15 slides/15 baby products and their current price points as of October 2022 + 1 blank template slide (animations are triggered with "clicks" and are sequenced in a logical order that makes the game engaging, fun, and informative)."The Price is Right" Record Sheet + D
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
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About the store
Experience
I'm in my 12th year teaching. I am in my 4th year teaching in the education and training concentration of a career and technical education pathway at the high school level which includes a future teacher internship program that I coordinate, human growth and development, principles of education. I am also a teacher leader of our school's TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) chapter. In the past, I have taught 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade ELAR. I also have experience in journalism and yearbook.
I am a 200-hour certified yoga and SEL facilitator as well.
Teaching style
- Interactive Notebooks
- Problem and Project-Based Learning
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education from the University of Louisiana at Monroe; Breathe for Change 200-hour Certified Yoga and SEL Facilitator
Additional biographical information
I have a passion for my family which includes my husband, two daughters, and our dog. I love fitness and working out, cooking, reading, learning, organizing, and creating are all passions of mine.
It's my life's mission to figure out Britney Spears.
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