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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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Lexia Minutes Tracker & Leaderboard | Student Progress Data Spreadsheet | Readin
Product Description Lexia Leaderboard & Minutes Tracker Track student progress in Lexia quickly and visually with this easy-to-use spreadsheet system. This tool automatically organizes student data so teachers can quickly identify who is meeting their Lexia goals and who needs additional support. Perfect for reading teachers, interventionists, and classroom teachers who want a simple way to monitor Lexia minutes and motivate students. What This Resource Includes ✔ Lexia Minutes Leaderboard Sp
3rd - 8th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Narrative Writing | Folktale Writing Project | Middle School | Print & Go ELA
Your students know how stories end. Now they need a system to build one from the beginning. This print-and-go folktale writing project gives middle school students clear structure, guided prompts, and built-in scaffolding to write a complete original narrative — without you planning a full unit. WHAT THIS ISThis is a fully scaffolded narrative writing project where students: Choose a folktale type Plan with structured supports Draft using guided prompts Publish with illustrations + reflec
6th - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
W.6.3
, W.6.3a
, W.6.3b
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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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