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I am a middle school educator with over 10 years of classroom experience teaching grades 6–8. My primary focus has been English Language Arts and science, with extensive experience teaching reading comprehension, vocabulary development, research skills, and analytical writing aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse learners in both general education and intervention settings. I regularly design targeted instructional materials to support struggling readers, accelerate progress for advanced students, and provide meaningful practice for whole-class instruction.
In addition to classroom teaching, I have developed assessments, remediation materials, and differentiated resources to help students prepare for high-stakes assessments. My materials emphasize clear structure, engaging topics, and skills that students can apply across subjects.
All resources in my store are classroom-tested, student-centered, and designed to save teachers time while maintaining rigorous instruction.
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Creative Writing Projects Bundle | Fairy Tale, Folktale, Memoir, Comic, 6-8
Four engaging narrative writing projects in one discounted bundle. It's everything you need to take students through a full writing process from mentor text to final product. Each project includes step-by-step teacher directions, student planning pages, and a structured final draft format. Students choose their story, plan their structure, and produce a polished piece of writing while you stay in control of the process. What's included:Fairy Tale Retelling Writing Project ($9.50 value) Students
6th - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
Active Note Taking + Review System | Middle School Study Skills Bundle
Students don't opt out of notes because they hate learning. Students don’t forget because they didn’t take notes. They opt out because it's tedious and often requires little cognition or interaction. They forget because nothing happens after. This system fixes both. This bundle gives you a complete, research-based system for: ✔ How students take notes (Part 1) ✔ How students revisit and retain them (Part 2)Together, these create a classroom routine where: Students process information durin
6th - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Other (ELA)
Fairy Tale Retelling Writing Project | Narrative Writing | Creative Writing
This fairy tale retelling project gives students creative freedom with structure built in — so you’re not chasing missing work, and students aren’t asking “what do I do next?” 📦 DESCRIPTION This complete narrative writing project walks students step-by-step through planning, drafting, revising, and publishing an original fairy tale retelling. Students choose a familiar fairy tale and transform it using a creative lens: Different point of view Modern setting Alternate ending Genre twist E
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+83
Active Note Taking System | 10 Structured Note Formats | Middle School
Students don’t struggle because they won’t take notes. They struggle because they don’t know how to think while they take them. This system fixes that — during the lesson, not after. This resource gives you 10 structured note-taking formats that require real thinking in real time. Instead of copying information, students: Build arguments Track reactions Explain ideas in their own words Make connections as they learn Every format is designed to force a specific cognitive move — so notes b
6th - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Other (ELA)
Poetry Analysis Test Prep | 7th Grade Virginia SOL Reading Practice | POV, Theme
Help students master poetry analysis with this rigorous, standards-aligned resource designed specifically for seventh grade Virginia SOL Reading review. This printable and digital-ready activity includes two original poems paired with SOL-style multiple choice questions focused on point of view, theme, figurative language, tone, and word choice. Perfect for: SOL test prep Independent practice Small group instruction Homework Stations Sub plans Review before state testing What’s Include
7th
ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Reading
VA SOL
R.7.5.g
, R.7.5.d
, R.7.4.d
+4
Active Note Review System | 10 Strategies Retention | Middle School | 6-8
Your students took the notes. Now they need to actually remember them. This resource gives you 10 structured strategies for sending students back to their notes in short, powerful bursts. Each routine takes 3–8 minutes and fits into: Bell ringers Transitions End-of-class review But here’s the difference: Every strategy uses a different type of thinking, so review never feels repetitive — and learning actually sticks. 📋 WHAT’S INCLUDED ✔ 10 teacher strategy cards (how to run + script
6th - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Other (ELA)
Grade 7 Reading | Author's Craft & Figurative Language | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one poem and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔A poem ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across district and standardized
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Poetry
Grade 7 Reading | Point of View & Story Element Interaction | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one passage and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔A fictional passage ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across district a
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Short Stories
VA SOL
R.7.5.d
, R.7.5.a
Grade 7 Reading | Author's Perspective & Vocab in Context | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one passage and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔An informational passage ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across distr
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
Grade 7 Reading | Compare and Contrast & Author's Style | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one paired passage set and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔Paired passage: one fictional passage, one poem ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills
7th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Short Stories
Grade 7 Reading | Character Roles & Conflict/Story Elements | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one passage and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔A fictional passage ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across district a
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Short Stories
Grade 7 Reading | Author's Craft & Author's Purpose | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one passage and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔An informational passage ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across distr
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Short Stories
Grade 7 Reading | Connotations & Adjectives and Adverbs | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one passage and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔A fictional passage ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across district a
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Short Stories
Grade 7 Reading | Character Roles & Figurative Language | SOL-Style Q & A
Description:This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one poem and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔A poem ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across district and s
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Poetry
Grade 7 Reading | Author's Craft & Point of View | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one passage and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔A fictional passage ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across district a
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Short Stories
VA SOL
R.7.5.g
, R.7.5.d
Grade 7 Reading | Analyze Lines or Sections & Context Clues | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one paired passage set and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔Two informational passages ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
Grade 7 Reading | Tracing Claims & Word Relationships | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one passage and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔A single passage ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across district and
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep
Grade 7 Reading | Text Features & Sentence Variety | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one passage and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔An informational passage ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across distr
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
Grade 7 Reading | Conflict Story Elements & Roots | SOL-Style Q & A
Description:This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one passage and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔A fictional passage ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear acros
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Short Stories
Grade 7 Reading | Text Analysis & Text Structure | SOL-Style Q & A
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned passage set includes one passage and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A teacher key is also included with answers and standard-alignment. This passage set includes ✔An informational passage ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions ✔ Teacher answer key (with question-by-question standard alignment) ✔ Standards-aligned skills with both focus and review skills that commonly appear across distr
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
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About the store
Experience
I am a middle school educator with over 10 years of classroom experience teaching grades 6–8. My primary focus has been English Language Arts and science, with extensive experience teaching reading comprehension, vocabulary development, research skills, and analytical writing aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse learners in both general education and intervention settings. I regularly design targeted instructional materials to support struggling readers, accelerate progress for advanced students, and provide meaningful practice for whole-class instruction.
In addition to classroom teaching, I have developed assessments, remediation materials, and differentiated resources to help students prepare for high-stakes assessments. My materials emphasize clear structure, engaging topics, and skills that students can apply across subjects.
All resources in my store are classroom-tested, student-centered, and designed to save teachers time while maintaining rigorous instruction.
Teaching style
My teaching style centers on clarity, engagement, and purposeful practice. I believe students learn best when lessons balance direct instruction with meaningful application.
In my classroom, I focus on:
Building strong vocabulary and academic language
Teaching students how to analyze texts and think critically
Using structured practice that gradually builds independence
Connecting reading and writing to real-world topics
Providing clear scaffolds that support all learners
I design materials that help teachers move efficiently between instruction, guided practice, and independent application while keeping students actively involved in the learning process.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Educator
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Psychology
Master of Science in Elementary Education, PK-6
Additional Certifications:
English (Middle School), English (High School)
Science (Middle School)
My educational background in both social sciences and education informs the interdisciplinary approach I use when creating instructional resources.
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