The Bouncing Owl
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Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States
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I have been a classroom teacher for 17 years. Most of that time has been spent working with Gifted & Talented students in Middle School English Language Arts. I have taught in grades 1-8, some of that time as a Gifted Specialist doing pull-outs for enrichment. I have also served as my district's Gifted Coordinator.
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Verbals and Appositives Presentation
This product is a Google Slides presentation that introduces students to verbals (infinitives, gerunds, and participles) as well as appositives using sentences about Romeo and Juliet. Appositives are included because they prevent the misunderstanding that can occur when students spot an appositive phrase and misidentify it as a verbal phrase. The presentation includes 22 slides and focuses on giving examples of each type of verbal and the different ways in which it can function in a sentence. I
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Literature
CCSS
L.8.1a
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Experience
I have been a classroom teacher for 17 years. Most of that time has been spent working with Gifted & Talented students in Middle School English Language Arts. I have taught in grades 1-8, some of that time as a Gifted Specialist doing pull-outs for enrichment. I have also served as my district's Gifted Coordinator.
Teaching style
My classroom encourages open and respectful dialogue that creates an energetic environment filled with engaged students who become confident participants in their own learning. I think of it as a structured yet flexible style that helps students learn to be risk-takers within a supportive space. My products aim to create a rigorous environment that empowers students to be self-aware and take responsibility for their learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year Nominee within my district 2011;
Faculty Merit Award Winner within my district 2011;
National Blue Ribbon School winner 2019;
Teacher of the Year Award within my district 2019;
My own education history
B. S. in Middle Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies;
M. A. in Literature;
Gifted Integration Specialist Certification;
currently working to obtain:
Administrative License,
Masters in Educational Leadership
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