The Teaching Zone
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Ocala, Florida, United States
About the store
I am currently an ESE Specialist for my district. Prior to this, I taught Gifted students (GATE) at four schools in Florida for several years. Prior to that, well, I spent more than 20 years during which I taught almost all grade levels, special needs and general education, and worked as a reading coach, an instructional coach and an assistant principal. I've been working in the school system since 1998.
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Punchy Polka Dot Dismissal Banner
I don't know about you, but I got really tired of kids trying to line up to leave my classroom with bits of paper on the floor, books to be put away, the computer station in disarray. It had to stop. So, I made this banner and hung it on the wall, and now when I say, "Time to tidy up and get ready for dismissal!" instead of watching my little angels grab their stuff and march toward the exit, I can raise one eyebrow and point to this banner, and miraculously, I get to leave work 15 minutes ear
2nd - 8th
For All Subjects
PEMDAS Order of Operations Signs
My students have no trouble remembering PEMDAS, and they have no trouble remembering " Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally." But some of them have a TERRIBLE time remembering what those letters stand for. So I made these signs which incorporate the operator into the visual, to help them connect PEMDAS to its actual purpose. You could easily make this yourself, but why bother when I've already done it? It's helped me, and I hope it helps you too! This is just a small thing, and so it's free.
5th - 12th
Math, Order of Operations
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About the store
Experience
I am currently an ESE Specialist for my district. Prior to this, I taught Gifted students (GATE) at four schools in Florida for several years. Prior to that, well, I spent more than 20 years during which I taught almost all grade levels, special needs and general education, and worked as a reading coach, an instructional coach and an assistant principal. I've been working in the school system since 1998.
Teaching style
I believe the key to being an effective teacher is the relationship you develop with your students. To that end, I worked hard to create a classroom that was a warm, welcoming, colorful and happy environment, and I strived to develop lessons and activities that were fun and engaging, which made students want to come to my class. Then, I topped it off with exciting novels which we read together and talked about. I had a lot of fun teaching, and loved my job. I hope that the activities I have created will help you love yours too.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Hmm. I was runner-up for teacher-of-the-year once. Does that count?
Even better - I had a middle school student come to Open House at my elementary school just to see me and say, "What you taught me has really helped me a lot!" That was a big honor!
My own education history
K-12, Baker School, Baker, Florida
BA - PreK/Primary Education, University of West Florida
MA - Exceptional Student Education, University of Central Florida
EdS - Educational Leadership and Administration, National Louis University
Additional biographical information
I am an empty-nester single mom, with two children in college, currently working as an ESE Specialist, and treasurer of the local teacher's association, in addition to teaching the 9-10 year old primary class in church. I don't have a lot of time to add to my TPT store these days, but I'm happy to do anything I can to support the folks that are still buying the things I've created. I sincerely hope one day I'll have the opportunity to add a lot more to my offerings.
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