SPEDvolution
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Miami, Florida, United States
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As an eight-year teacher in special education, I am dedicated to supporting students with intellectual disabilities and autism. I work as a self-contained teacher, providing a modified curriculum that meets the unique needs of each student. I’m also a doctoral student, National Board certified, and take great pride in my role as the site coordinator for the Special Olympics at my school. My goal is to create an inclusive, engaging environment where all students are empowered to reach their fullest potential.
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Frustration Pattern Tracker
Help your child navigate big feelings with Frustration Pattern Tracker—a fun and easy-to-use frustration tracker designed just for parents and caregivers! ☑️ Spot the Patterns: Track when, where, and why frustration happens to uncover hidden trends. ☑️ Easy Checkboxes: No long writing required—just check the boxes! ✅ ☑️ Parent-Friendly & Fun: Simple, engaging, and filled with cute icons to make tracking a breeze. ✨ ☑️ Support Your Child: Understand what triggers frustration and create a p
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Student Fidget Contract
This Fidget Usage Agreement outlines how the fidget tool will be used to help the student stay focused and engaged during school activities. It involves the student, parent/caregiver, and teacher working together to ensure the fidget is used appropriately. This agreement helps ensure that the fidget tool is used in a way that benefits the student's learning while maintaining a positive classroom environment. ✅ Student SectionThe student agrees to use the fidget tool during appropriate times to h
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Growth Mindset Adventure Sheets
These double-sided activity pages feature 9 interactive squares where kids and teens can write or draw their thoughts. Designed to boost confidence and self-esteem, they're perfect for all young explorers, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. With 18 fun and thought-provoking questions, these sheets encourage kids to: Reflect on their daily adventuresDiscover their unique strengthsTackle challenges with creative problem-solvingBy engaging with these prompts, young
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Writing
Lunchbox Notes for your Child
Make your child’s day brighter with these 48 adorable lunchbox notes! Each note features a sweet, inspiring, or funny message—including a few with cute animal themes—to bring a smile to their face. The notes are printed single-sided for easy use, and a few blank notes are included so you can add your personal touch. Print, cut, and tuck them into a lunchbox, backpack, or notebook for extra love and encouragement! Perfect for kids of all ages.
PreK - 5th
Anxiety Tracker
This Anxiety Tracking Chart helps you identify patterns and triggers for your child’s anxious feelings, providing a clear way to track their reactions and effective strategies for calming down. Use it to record key details like timing, setting, physical or verbal signs of anxiousness, and any actions you or your child take to prevent escalation. By consistently filling it out, you can gain valuable insights into your child’s needs and develop strategies to better support them. Perfect for creat
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Visual Daily Schedule Set (For Parents)
This Visual Daily Schedule Set is designed to help kids stay on track with their morning, evening, study, and clean-up routines in an easy and engaging way! Each schedule includes clear visuals and extra space to customize tasks based on your child’s needs. For best use, print single-sided and laminate for dry-erase compatibility, allowing kids to check off tasks as they complete them. This interactive approach fosters independence, builds responsibility, and makes daily routines more mana
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200 Star Wars Quotes for Resilience, Excellence, and Growth Mindset
A collection of 200 carefully selected Star Wars quotes, providing daily doses of motivation and guidance on resilience, hard work, personal excellence, and a growth mindset. Available in both full-size and wallet-sized formats, these quotes serve as beacons of wisdom, encouraging students to never give up, strive for greatness, and embrace the journey of self-improvement. With each quote, they can reflect on its relevance to their lives, fostering a mindset of determination and empowerment insp
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Classroom Community
STEM Phases of the Moon Oreos (K-5 Grade)
Elevate your science curriculum with the Oreo Moon Phases Activity! This product is designed to turn the study of lunar phases into an exciting, hands-on experience. Students will simulate the moon's phases using Oreo cookies, making learning fun and delicious. With this comprehensive lesson plan and template, you'll receive clear, user-friendly instructions, allowing educators to seamlessly guide students through the lesson. The activity is conveniently designed with readily available materials
K - 5th
Math, Performing Arts, Science
STEM Hot Chocolate Science (K-5 Grade)
Unleash STEM excitement with our Marshmallow Melt Experiment! This product guides students in a hands-on exploration of heat and temperature, as they measure marshmallow melting times in cold, room temperature, and hot beverages. Easy instructions, readily available materials, and room for collaborative teaching. Turn your classroom into a captivating scientific laboratory – where learning is both fun and delicious!
K - 5th
Art, Math, Science
Distance Learning: Adapted Daily Living Journal (50 Pages)
Social Skills Journal for Daily Living and School ActivitiesThese social skills journals are designed to help students navigate real-life social situations, daily living skills, self-help skills, and school activities. Perfect for young students or students with disabilities, these journals cover essential topics such as toileting, grooming, hygiene, conflict resolution, and basic social interactions. The journal entries can be completed in order or customized to address specific skills and conc
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Creative Writing, English Language Arts
Distance Learning: Adapted Daily Living Journal (30 Pages)
Social Skills Journal for Daily Living and School ActivitiesThese social skills journals are designed to help students navigate real-life social situations, daily living skills, self-help skills, and school activities. Perfect for young students or students with disabilities, these journals cover essential topics such as toileting, grooming, hygiene, conflict resolution, and basic social interactions. The journal entries can be completed in order or customized to address specific skills and conc
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Creative Writing, English Language Arts
Self- Monitoring Checklist
Executive Functioning and Self-Monitoring ChecklistEvery child, especially those with special needs, needs strong executive functioning and self-monitoring skills to complete tasks independently with minimal prompts and cues. This checklist is designed to help ensure the transfer of these skills, guiding students through their morning routines, lunch time routines, and dismissal routines for every day of the week. It includes basic tasks to help children effectively begin and end their day. T
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About the store
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As an eight-year teacher in special education, I am dedicated to supporting students with intellectual disabilities and autism. I work as a self-contained teacher, providing a modified curriculum that meets the unique needs of each student. I’m also a doctoral student, National Board certified, and take great pride in my role as the site coordinator for the Special Olympics at my school. My goal is to create an inclusive, engaging environment where all students are empowered to reach their fullest potential.
Teaching style
I’m a strong advocate for student-led discovery learning. As a child, I didn’t enjoy feeling that all lessons were teacher-led and lecture-based, so I focus on creating a more engaging and interactive classroom. My space includes a variety of centers- sensory, reading, computer, and quiet corners—where students can explore, learn, and grow in ways that work best for them. I teach whole-group lessons to foster discussion and active participation, followed by differentiated instruction groups to ensure every student is supported at their own level.
Awards & shining teacher moments
As a dedicated educator, I am proud to have achieved several milestones in my career. I hold National Board Certification (2025-2030) and served as Special Education Department Chair in 2019. I was honored to be named Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2018 and awarded the Project TEACHLAB grant to pursue my master's in Special Education. I am also a published author with 11 scholarly articles focused on students with disabilities and have had the privilege of guest lecturing at Florida International University. Over the years, I've facilitated student success by helping them become published authors and served as the Special Olympics Site Coordinator at my school. Additionally, I have received multiple grants, including the McDonald's Golden Grant and the United Teachers of Dade Presidents Grant, to further enhance my students' learning experiences.
My own education history
I graduated from Florida International University (FIU) with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, complemented by reading, ESOL, and autism endorsements. I obtained my master’s degree in Special Education at FIU and currently I'm furthering my academic journey as a doctoral student in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. My passion for education drives me to continuously grow and improve as both an educator and a leader.
Additional biographical information
I chose to remain in special education because I saw how my students were often limited by the low expectations of others. I believed it was my responsibility to assume that they could succeed, as long as the tools and resources I provided were appropriate for them. My goal is to help all students reach their full potential, and with their own self-determination, I hope they continue to progress and make meaningful learning gains.
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