Having accumulated 20 years of experience as a special education teacher, as well as 2 years in general education, I have had the privilege of teaching K-12 students from a diverse range of socio-economic backgrounds
Looking to spice up your classroom activities? Look no further than word searches! Perfect for students who might find crossword puzzles too challenging, this fun and engaging activity will have them searching for key vocabulary words in all directions. And the best part? Not only is it a blast, but it's also a great way to reinforce important concepts and help non-reading students recognize key words. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to bring a little extra excitement to your lesson
MesoAmerica Choice Project: Unleashing Creativity and MasteryThe MesoAmerica Choice Project is an engaging and inclusive learning experience designed to empower students to demonstrate their understanding of the rich history and culture of MesoAmerican civilizations. This project offers multiple creative avenues for students to showcase their mastery, catering to diverse learning styles and strengths. Project Choices:1. Venn Diagram 2. Comic Strip 3. Essay 4. Timeline 5. Travel Brochure Rubric f
Rediscover the Joy of Teaching with "I Can/I Am Affirmations" Workbook!Empower Your Students and Transform Their LearningAre you looking for a way to make teaching more engaging and empowering for your students? Look no further than the "I Can/I Am Affirmations" workbook! This innovative resource is packed with activities that will help your students build confidence, develop positive self-images, and improve their academic skills. Here are just a few of the benefits of using the "I Can/I Am Aff
Looking for a simplified version of the TCI textbook to discuss Athens and Sparta in Ancient Greece. This reading selection is specifically designed for students who are struggling to read at grade level and may find it difficult to comprehend the topic in the textbook due to the overwhelming amount of information. We have distilled down the main points of Athens and Sparta in Ancient Greece into a concise reading selection that is easy to understand. This reading selection is perfect for stude
Make learning figurative language a breeze for your special education students with our comprehensive Guided Notes. These notes are designed to accompany our engaging slide deck, providing students with a structured and interactive learning experience. Let's explore the features of our Guided Notes: Aligned with Slide Deck: Our Guided Notes perfectly complement the content covered in the slide deck, ensuring a seamless learning experience for your students.Note-Taking Prompts: Each section of th
Are you ready for a game-changing teaching strategy? African StoryboardI’ve broken down the storyboard activity into two options that are design to help all students, including those with special education needs, access grade-level content. Option 1: Let students tap into their inner artist by creating drawings based on a given description. By doing so, they not only display their creative side, but also demonstrate comprehension of the sentence they read. This option is especially great for st
Improve Your Grammar and Writing Skills with This Digital Resource!This digital resource includes two worksheets that will help you improve your grammar and writing skills. The first worksheet covers the basics of grammar, such as parts of speech, sentence structure, and punctuation. The second worksheet focuses on parts of speech, and includes a variety of exercises to help you practice identifying and using different parts of speech. Both worksheets include an answer key, so you can check your
Are you ready for a game-changing teaching strategy? African StoryboardI’ve broken down the storyboard activity into two options that are design to help all students, including those with special education needs, access grade-level content. Option 1: Let students tap into their inner artist by creating drawings based on a given description. By doing so, they not only display their creative side, but also demonstrate comprehension of the sentence they read. This option is especially great for st
Get ready to boost your self-belief and enhance your language skills with our empowering fill in the blank worksheet! This engaging activity is designed to help you reinforce your understanding of "I can/I am" affirmations while expanding your student's vocabulary and grammar proficiency. By actively participating in this exercise, students strengthen their ability to express positive thoughts and cultivate a growth mindset. Directions I use with my own classroom. Instructions: Read each senten
Designed with simplicity in mind, this worksheet is a great way for students to track their reading progress without feeling overwhelmed. The worksheet only asks a few key questions, such as how well the student understood the book and what the book was about in one sentence latter in the page. The clear and concise design of the worksheet helps students focus on their reading comprehension and summarizing skills, while keeping the task manageable and enjoyable. Whether it's a picture book or a
This worksheet is your secret weapon to create a dynamic and student-centered learning environment! By integrating this engaging activity into your teaching approach, you can gain valuable insights into each student's learning style, strengths, emotions, and challenges. Here's what you can hope to gain: Personalized Learning: Understand each student's preferred learning style and adapt your teaching methods to cater to their unique needs.Identifying Strengths: By knowing what they excel at, you
Having accumulated 20 years of experience as a special education teacher, as well as 2 years in general education, I have had the privilege of teaching K-12 students from a diverse range of socio-economic backgrounds
Teaching style
Showing students it’s ok to make mistakes and how to best learn from them, in real time.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher Specialist
Teacher of the Year
Mentor Teacher
Department Chair: General Education History and Special Education
My own education history
BA Social Science
Masters in Education - Emphasis in Teaching
Masters in Special Education - Autism certification
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