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High school Special Education (current) 8th Grade RLA teacher (1 year) 6th Grade RLA Teacher (4 years) 4th Grade RLA Teacher (2 years) Homeless Children's Education Fund (Intern, 1 year) Daycare Teacher (4 years) Jumpstart (1 year)
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Preview of Environmental Science Choice Board Bundle

Environmental Science Choice Board Bundle

Engage your students with this comprehensive Environmental Science Activities Bundle! Perfect for high school special education, middle school, or upper elementary classrooms, this bundle includes a variety of hands-on, low-prep activities designed to make learning about the environment fun and accessible. What’s Included: Sort and Match activities True/False worksheets Daily Water and Weather Trackers Comic Strip Activities T-Charts and One-Pager Posters And more interactive activities to reinf
Preview of Using Data as Change | Data Literacy Worksheets & Google Activities

Using Data as Change | Data Literacy Worksheets & Google Activities

Help students move beyond numbers and use data as a tool for understanding, voice, and change. This Using Data as Change resource includes scaffolded worksheets and interactive activities designed for special education high school students, middle school students, and late elementary learners. Students analyze data, identify missing perspectives, create data-driven stories, and develop action plans—all in an accessible, student-friendly format. These activities are perfect for independent wo
Preview of Self-Awareness SEL Journal Prompts | Quarter 1 | Secondary SPED & Intervention

Self-Awareness SEL Journal Prompts | Quarter 1 | Secondary SPED & Intervention

Support student self-awareness through consistent, trauma-informed reflection! This Quarter 1 SEL Journal Prompts resource focuses on self-awareness skills for middle and high school students, including those with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health needs. Prompts are written in clear, simple language appropriate for students with reading levels between 3rd–7th grade. This resource is ideal for secondary SPED, intervention classrooms, alternative settings, and
Preview of Ecosystems & Food Chains 8 Independent Activity Packet - Week One

Ecosystems & Food Chains 8 Independent Activity Packet - Week One

Ecosystems & Food Chains Choice Packet – Week-Long Independent ActivitiesThis engaging ecosystems and food chains packet is perfect for middle school, upper elementary, or high school special education classrooms. Designed for independent learning, this resource includes 8 different activities that allow students to explore food chains, food webs, producers, consumers, decomposers, and the balance of ecosystems in a variety of fun and accessible ways. Students can choose one activity to comp
Preview of Environmental Science Biome Research Project/PBL

Environmental Science Biome Research Project/PBL

Explore the World's Biomes! | Engaging Biomes Project for Grades 4–8Bring ecosystems to life with this interactive Biomes Project! Perfect for science, geography, or cross-curricular lessons, this resource guides students through researching, designing, and presenting a biome of their choice. Whether you're teaching in person or virtually, this project encourages creativity, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry. Includes: Research template Student directions Project rubric Presentation &
Preview of Natural Resources Independent Work Packet - Environmental Science Daily Work

Natural Resources Independent Work Packet - Environmental Science Daily Work

Make learning about natural resources engaging and accessible with this Natural Resources Packet! This resource includes 8 activities designed to support a wide range of learners, making it perfect for elementary, middle school, and high school special education classrooms. Students will explore renewable and nonrenewable resources, conservation, and why it’s important to protect the Earth through a variety of interactive activities. Inside, you’ll find: Sorts to build understanding and practic
Preview of Habitats & Biodiversity | 8 Independent Activity Packet - Week Two

Habitats & Biodiversity | 8 Independent Activity Packet - Week Two

Habitat & Biodiversity Independent Work Packet – 1 WeekEngage your students with this week-long environmental science packet all about habitats and biodiversity! Perfect for middle and elementary students as well as high school special education, this packet is designed for independent work, homework, or learning centers. Includes: Word search Flipbook Matching activities Picture activities T-Charts Simple, student-friendly, and ready to use to reinforce key concepts about habitats and the vari
Preview of Sustainability Sort | Environmental Science

Sustainability Sort | Environmental Science

Help your students explore sustainability with this hands-on sorting activity! Students will sort sentences and pictures into a T-chart to identify sustainable and non-sustainable practices. Instructions for students are included, making it easy to use in class or for independent work. Perfect for reinforcing environmental science concepts in a visual and interactive way.
Preview of Bop or Flop Bundle---Classroom Music Games Fun Friday Slides

Bop or Flop Bundle---Classroom Music Games Fun Friday Slides

Includes Bop or Flop: Current Hits Bop or Flop: Hispanic Heritage Edition Bop or Flop: 90's Edition Bop or Flop: KPop Edition
Preview of Bop or Flop: Throwback Hits Edition --- Classroom Fun Music Games, Brain Breaks

Bop or Flop: Throwback Hits Edition --- Classroom Fun Music Games, Brain Breaks

Throwback hits from Early 2000s, 90s, 80s, 70s, and 60s! A quick fun game to use as a Fun Friday activity or a brain break!
Preview of Guess That Jingle Classroom Music Game/Brain Break

Guess That Jingle Classroom Music Game/Brain Break

Give students the chance to break away from academia and rely on their TV knowledge! Students will be shown a jingle/slogan and need to guess what the brand is! This is a great way to include music into a brain break and give students some simple competition! Sing or read the slogan and guess what brand it matches! Click the slide to see the answer. Advance through all 4 levels of the game. Easy to add points to and determine a winner.
Preview of Pollution Picture Sort

Pollution Picture Sort

Pollution sort for Environmental Science class. Geared towards younger students, special education, or a quick Do Now. Easy to include in student journals
Preview of Bop or Flop: Hispanic Heritage Edition

Bop or Flop: Hispanic Heritage Edition

Another edition of Bop or Flop to add to your classroom games! This one includes 8 songs by Hispanic artists and can be used for Hispanic Heritage Month or all year round!
Preview of Figurative Language & Poetry Song Lyric Analysis Activity

Figurative Language & Poetry Song Lyric Analysis Activity

Engaging Poetry & Figurative Language Activity – Song Lyrics AnalysisMake figurative language come alive for your students with this interactive poetry lesson! In this activity, students will read and listen to popular song lyrics while identifying figurative language devices such as metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, and imagery. They’ll also analyze why the artist chose those devices and how they impact meaning, mood, and tone. What’s Included: 12 interactive slides with song lyr
Preview of Community/Morning Meeting Slides | Weekly SEL, Sharing, & Games (Growing Bundle)

Community/Morning Meeting Slides | Weekly SEL, Sharing, & Games (Growing Bundle)

Want to build a stronger class community while saving prep time? Bring the joy of Community Friday Meetings into your classroom! This resource is designed to help you create a consistent, positive routine that builds connection, restores peace, and strengthens classroom community. Each week, students engage in mindfulness practices, sharing circles, community discussions, and fun games that encourage teamwork and laughter. This growing bundle includes: ✔ Morning meeting slides ✔ Mindfulness a
Preview of Weather Observation Chart | Environmental Science

Weather Observation Chart | Environmental Science

Track and analyze daily weather with this easy-to-use observation chart. Perfect for secondary science labs, class activities, or independent study.
Preview of Small Group Planning Guide

Small Group Planning Guide

A short planner for small group (also works for tutoring). I use this when I need to pull students for small group. My most used section is the notes section so I can keep track of student data. I keep these to track data over the year.
Preview of Bop or Flop: Decades Bundle

Bop or Flop: Decades Bundle

Bop or Flop games included: Throwback Hits Y2K 90's Edition Perfect for Brain Breaks or Fun music games
Preview of Guess That Jingle 2 ---- Fun Classroom Music Games or Brain Breaks

Guess That Jingle 2 ---- Fun Classroom Music Games or Brain Breaks

Students will see part of a jingle and have to guess the brand or commercial that it is from! Perfect for quick brain breaks or a class game!
Preview of Syllabus (Designed for Middle Grades)

Syllabus (Designed for Middle Grades)

A syllabus designed with 6th-8th grade in mind, but it could also work for high school! I teach reading so all of the content on the syllabus is geared towards reading, but it is editable! I plan on using this for my 6th grade class to refer back to for assignments and other class policies. They will keep it in their class binders.
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Experience

High school Special Education (current) 8th Grade RLA teacher (1 year) 6th Grade RLA Teacher (4 years) 4th Grade RLA Teacher (2 years) Homeless Children's Education Fund (Intern, 1 year) Daycare Teacher (4 years) Jumpstart (1 year)

Teaching style

My teaching style is rooted in trauma-informed care, restorative justice, and community building, with a strong foundation in psychology and child development. I believe that learning happens best in safe, supportive environments where every student feels seen and valued. I also love bringing a little weirdness and humor into my lessons to spark curiosity, lower barriers, and make the classroom a place where students can relax and engage. My resources are designed to foster connection, creativity, and critical thinking while keeping things fun and meaningful.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year 22-23 Teacher of the Month

My own education history

Masters in Elementary Education from Johns Hopkins University Bachelors in Applied Developmental Psychology from University of Pittsburgh