the STEM Professor
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I have been an educator for 23 years. My passion for teaching has never waned. I taught 13 years in the inner-city of Los Angeles, where I taught many grade levels, was a curriculum coach, administrator, and director. All of my students were considered English language learners or Standard English learners. My true heart was in the areas of math and science, now STEM/STEAM. I truly believe that STEM education provides experiences and opportunities for all students to be successful.
I have been teaching in higher education teacher preparation programs and other education programs for 14 years, 10 being in a full-time capacity. I am currently a professor and lead of math and science methods courses in the teacher credentialing programs, and manage and develop the STEM undergraduate courses. I find great pleasure in introducing pre-service teachers to STEM and helping spark their love and enjoyment for math and science.
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Differentiated Instruction CCSS STEM Choice Boards & Extension Menus K-8
Teachers, meeting the needs of all learners through differentiated instruction is more important now than it ever was. With the transition to the Common Core, more English language learners, and differing learning styles and abilities makes it pertinent for teachers to offer activities that appeal to each and every student. This is a collection of choice boards, extension menus, and Think-Tac-Toe boards for all grade levels and content areas. These will allow you to reach all students, ensure th
K - 8th
For All Subjects
If You Hopped Like a Frog-Grades K-6 , Thematic, Interdisciplinary Unit
This is an amazing thematic unit that connects English language arts, science, and mathematics in a very fun and exciting way. The book, If You Hopped Like a Frog by David M. Schwartz, is the primary motivation for this unit. This unit has activities, lessons, and ideas for Grades Kindergarten through 6 and is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, as well as California Standards for each grade level, K-6. In addition, there are differentiated activities to meet the needs of your GATE and E
K - 6th
English Language Arts, Math, Science
Differentiated Instruction and Common Core Supported Lesson Planner K-12
Have you thought about how you can make your lesson planning more effective, while meeting the needs of individual students? Look no further! This is an interactive lesson planner that focuses on differentiating instruction through the Multiple Intelligences, Bloom's Taxonomy, and the different Modalities of Learning. There are some great tools, including my Differentiated Instruction templates. You can print out your lesson plan templates and fill them in by hand, or complete them right on the
K - 12th
For All Subjects
The Gruffalo: An Engaging ELA Resource (K-2) with Great Activities
The Gruffalo activity book that I have created takes students into the deep, dark forest where the Gruffalo lives. This activity packet/book is filled with 17 complete activities (44 pages). You will get:
1. The Gruffalo: Complete the Sentences
2. The Gruffalo Sentence Mix-up and Key
3. The Gruffalo Word Sort
4. The Gruffalo Sentence Sequencing
5. The Gruffalo Characters (Describe)
6. The Gruffalo-Name My Features
7. A Tricky Little Mouse
8. The Gruffalo Comprehension
9. The Gruffalo Word Searc
K - 2nd
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Differentiated Instruction Templates for Math and ELA
Teachers...being able to meet the needs of every learner in the classroom is essential. Authentic differentiation is time consuming and takes a great deal of organization and understanding of how students learn. These templates for differentiation in math and ELA will ensure that your lesson plans are designed to meet the needs of all your students. The template provides a place for your activities for each day for all levels of learners (i.e. Advanced, below basic). Additionally, it provides a
K - 8th
For All Subjects
Open Court Lesson Plan Template-Interactive
This is an interactive Open Court formatted lesson plan template. It is designed to highlight the green, red, and blue sections for every lesson (Phonics, Reading/Comprehension, and Writing). It is a great way to include your vocabulary, reading strategies, assessments, and much more. In addition, there is a differentiated instruction template for each lesson as well, so you ensure you are providing instruction that meets the needs of all your learners.
K - 5th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
One Duck Stuck and Splash! Math, science, and ELA integrated, hands-on fun!
This thematic unit combines activities for One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root and Splash! by Ann Jonas. These lessons bring these literature books to life and have students actively engaged and learning throughout the entire unit/lessons. Not only do you get the lessons and activity ideas, but you get the Splash! characters for your students to act out the story, various manipulatives, such as frog counters, and more. This thematic unit plan combines English language arts, math, and science together
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Math, Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
 +5
Brown Bear, Brown Bear How Many M&Ms Do You See?-Counting, Sorting, Graphing K-1
This 5E K-1 lesson plan combines the favorite story of Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle with the favorite M & M candies counting book by Barbara Barbieri McGrath. What will happen when Brown Bear meets M & Ms? Children will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on activities that teach them all about colors, sorting, graphing, and more. Watch the characters come to life while the students progress through Engage, Explore, Explain, Ev
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Graphing, Math
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
 +15
Frog and Toad Life Cycle PowerPoint Presentation (Amphibians)
This awesome, interactive PowerPoint on the Frog and Toad Life Cycle is just what you need to teach your students all about the life of a frog and a toad. This presentation allows students to learn similarities and differences, facts, and much more. Enjoy this Amphibian presentation for free.
K - 3rd
Biology, Other (Science), Science
How am I Smart? Multiple intelligences-Set of 10 Posters
Gardner's Multiple Intelligence theory created a gateway for people to determine how they learn best. With this information, teachers are able to differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Help your students discover the most effective way that they learn with these beautiful, colorful 8x10 posters. There are 10 posters in all. These will add to your content rich environment. Laminate them for use over and over again!
PreK - 8th
Art, For All Subjects
Life Cycle of a Frog 5E STEAM Lesson-K-3
This is a 5E STEAM lesson plan designed to offer students hands-on learning and inquiry opportunities to make connections to and learn all about the life cycle of a frog. Science, math, art, and English language arts come together as students explore different activities, such as singing the Frog Song, creating a graphic organizer (Circle Map), and participating in Total Physical Response (TPR). This lesson is awesome for English language learners and for implementing student discourse in the cl
K - 3rd
Math, Science
Drop and Catch: A Hands-On Math Lesson for Grades 6-8
This hands-on, inquiry based pre-algebra/algebra Common Core math lesson exposes to students to functions in algebra. Students will collect, organize, and analyze data using tables and graphs. Students will find the mean of the data collected. Students will plot data into appropriate graphs. All of these objectives will be met through use of bouncing balls. Also included with the lesson is a PowerPoint on the various types of graphs. It is a fun, exciting way to help students master many of the
6th - 8th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
Spelling Word Bonanza: 72 Fun and Exciting Spelling Word Activities
Your students will never get bored with spelling word practice again! This document contains 72 different, fun and exciting ways for students to practice their spelling words to ensure mastery by the end of the week or before the spelling test. Change the activities each week to keep students engaged and motivated. You can also use these at spelling centers throughout each week. These are all interactive and have students fully engaged with their spelling word lists. Appropriate for grades K-5.
K - 5th
Performing Arts, Spelling
The Gruffalo-ELA Packet of Activities
What exactly is a Gruffalo? Do you like the Gruffalo? Then you will love this 16 page guide full of activities for English Language Arts. This guide reinforces skills such as comprehension, writing, parts of speech, story and character analysis, and so much more. It has wonderful color and is just right for students in grades K-2. Enjoy!
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
Pigs will be Pigs: An Interactive 5E Thematic Unit on Pigs, Money, and Graphing
This 15 page lesson is fun of interactive, fun learning that connects math through literature. Pigs will be Pigs by Amy Axelrod is the focus of this awesome math lesson that teaches students about adding money, graphing, and reading a menu. Kids love it and have so much fun engaging in the activities. This lesson is great for English language learners, as it incorporates Student-Talk Strategies to engage students in student discourse relating to math content.
2nd - 5th
Decimals, Graphing, Math
CCSS
2.MD.B.5
, 2.MD.C.8
, 2.MD.D.10
 +7
Can You Count to a Googol? STEM 5E Grades 3-5
This lesson was designed to be used with Can You Count to a Googol? by Eric G. Wells (read aloud link available). This is an engaging STEM lesson for grades 3-5. Students participate in hands-on learning to understand place value in the millions, billions, and beyond. This lesson incorporates Student-Talk strategies for your English language learners and Standard English learners. Students love the inquiry and project-based model of the 5E lesson.
3rd - 5th
Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.1
 +6
Student Home Reading Log-Super Cute!
Teachers...this is a fun and exciting way for students to keep track of their reading hours. In addition, it allows you to complete quick assessments of student comprehension, as students must write a summary of what they read each night. Great tool to use for Accelerated Reader points as well.
K - 6th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Reading
Amazing Graphic Organizers and Writing Projects Common Core Grades 3-8
Teachers, do you struggle with getting your students to transfer their thoughts and ideas onto paper? Do you have struggling students or English language learners? do you want to improve your students' writing skills? Do you want to bring the Common Core writing standards to life? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then this product is just right for you and your students. This 84 page document is packed full of Graphic Organizers and sample lessons taking your students through
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Expository
Matter Changes-Set of 10 Posters
Science is a difficult subject for many students, so why not make it fun by decorating your room with these beautifully colored 8x10 posters showing all the ways that matter changes. These are great to use as visuals, posters, science center activities, etc. Laminate them for use over and over again.
PreK - 5th
Science
Biggest, Strongest, Fastest: A Comparison of Animals 5E Science STEM Lesson
Biggest, Strongest, Fastest by Steve Jenkins is a book about animals that students absolutely love! The story lends itself to science, math, writing, and more. This 5E STEM lesson includes activities for science, math, writing, ELA, and more. This lesson brings the book, Biggest, Strongest, Fastest, to life in your classroom. Students will love completing the various engaging activities in this lesson, such as measuring animal lengths using their own feet, comparing two of their favorite animals
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Math, Science
NGSS
1-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, K-LS1-1
 +1
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Experience
I have been an educator for 23 years. My passion for teaching has never waned. I taught 13 years in the inner-city of Los Angeles, where I taught many grade levels, was a curriculum coach, administrator, and director. All of my students were considered English language learners or Standard English learners. My true heart was in the areas of math and science, now STEM/STEAM. I truly believe that STEM education provides experiences and opportunities for all students to be successful.
I have been teaching in higher education teacher preparation programs and other education programs for 14 years, 10 being in a full-time capacity. I am currently a professor and lead of math and science methods courses in the teacher credentialing programs, and manage and develop the STEM undergraduate courses. I find great pleasure in introducing pre-service teachers to STEM and helping spark their love and enjoyment for math and science.
Teaching style
Student-centered; Constructivism;
Flipped Teaching; Decentralized Teaching;
Blended/Hybrid Learning
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year 2012;
Lead Faculty Area Chair of the Year 2011
My own education history
EdD-Administration and Leadership;
MAED-Education; Curriculum Instruction;
MSPMBH-Psychology; Mental and Behavioral Health
BSED-Education; Teaching Mathematics
Additional biographical information
Some of my other skills/experience include:
Common Core District Lead
Curriculum Designer
Assessment and Data Analysis
Reading Specialist
ELD Specialist
MESA/STEM/STEAM Lead Teacher
Leadership
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