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Over 35 years ago I began this adventure called 'teaching'. I started out with my Special Education credential and began in a small country school (K-8) as a Resource Teacher. It was an amazing introduction to the world of teaching. Crazily, I found myself crying at the end of year one, watching all those buses heading out of our parking lot. After 3 years in resource, I was hired as a bilingual kindergarten teacher (at a larger school district close by). Since that time, I have taught in First, Second, and Third grades. I've served on leadership teams, created curriculum, and helped create (and recreate) benchmark tests for our grade level. Teaching is a wonderful profession'...but also a calling... and a 24/7 way of life! You need a balance, of course, but you will always be accountable for how you 'live' in front of your students. 'You made a difference,' phrase (shared by parents years later) was the best compliment ever! Teachers do make a difference!!!
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Christmas Thank You Cards | Holiday Thank You Notes
Here is a collection of pre-made Christmas/Holiday thank you cards to save you time this holiday season. They were created to meet the needs of a busy teacher. These cards are perfect if you're looking for quick & easy ways to thank students and parents (for their thoughtfulness) during this Christmas/winter season. ♥make sure to watch the video preview to see all the choices included What’s included:♥13 beautiful watercolor design choices ♥A variety of messages (Merry Christmas, Happy Holida
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Back to School Set Up - Classroom Organization Hawaiian/Tropical
This resource has everything you need to organize and set up your classroom! From classroom letters to motivational ideas for your students, you will find a huge variety of helpful resources included in this over 100 page packet! Loving the bright colors in this tropical Hawaiian themed classroom decor!Lots of the work has been done for you! If you’re a brand NEW teacher or Veteran, your job has been made easier! This packet has just what you need to get your room ready and organized for your n
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Character Education
Also included in: Hawaiian | Tropical Classroom decor | Theme
Templates for Sunday School Bible Lessons Editable
I created this as a fast tool to help streamline my Sunday School lessons. These templates were created as a time saver! There are memory verse templates, one to post and one for students to glue in their Bible journals. A v ocabulary word template to help go over words students may need clarification on. Blank templates to use for note taking or scripture text (we like to underline or highlight key ideas in the text). What's IncludedEditable templates for: vocabulary words memory ve
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Religion
Back to School Start up - Classroom Management Polka Dot Decor
Let's Get Organized! From Behavior Management charts & ideas to Motivational helps, you will find a huge variety of helpful resources included in this 100 page packet! Lots of the work has been done for you! If you’re a brand NEW teacher or Veteran, your job has been made easier! This packet has just what you need to get your room ready and organized for your new school year!What’s included:Labels for classroom Supplies: Scissors, glue, crayons, pencils, markers, highlighters, erasers, push pin
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Character Education
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Over 35 years ago I began this adventure called 'teaching'. I started out with my Special Education credential and began in a small country school (K-8) as a Resource Teacher. It was an amazing introduction to the world of teaching. Crazily, I found myself crying at the end of year one, watching all those buses heading out of our parking lot. After 3 years in resource, I was hired as a bilingual kindergarten teacher (at a larger school district close by). Since that time, I have taught in First, Second, and Third grades. I've served on leadership teams, created curriculum, and helped create (and recreate) benchmark tests for our grade level. Teaching is a wonderful profession'...but also a calling... and a 24/7 way of life! You need a balance, of course, but you will always be accountable for how you 'live' in front of your students. 'You made a difference,' phrase (shared by parents years later) was the best compliment ever! Teachers do make a difference!!!
Teaching style
A snapshot of my classroom would have revealed a positive, well disciplined learning environment. I was always ready to learn and willing to implement new teaching strategies. I had high expectations of all my students. We learned together in an environment that encouraged critical thinking and synthesizing of the curriculum.
Awards & shining teacher moments
District Teacher of the Quarter,
Mentor Teacher,
Master Teacher,
Grade Level Chair,
Lead Teacher &
Lead in Curriculum Development
My own education history
I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fresno State and went on to finish my fifth year at Fresno Pacific. I finished with a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential as well as a Learning Handicap Credential. Since that time, I have been trained in Guided Reading, Reciprocal Reading, SB1969 ELD SDAIE, Writers Workshop, EDI, Target Teaching, Close Reading Strategies along with many others too numerous to list. If you teach long enough, you'll be trained in it...lol.
My favorite teaching styles were an inquiry, project-based learning, and always 'trying' to differentiate lessons for students success.
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