THINKology
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Richardson, Texas, United States
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I have been teaching since 2007 with some of the greatest teachers on the planet! I love learning new things every day from my fellow teachers.
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ESL Speaking Practice for TELPAS! (Teal Set)
***Updated with a bonus Google Slides version, QR Stations, & backup version of the audio files!*** Do you want to help your ESL students (“EBs” as we call them in Texas ;) with the Speaking portion of English Proficiency tests?Some students find the recording of their speaking uncomfortable and awkward – this product will help. For your EBs who are less nervous about recording themselves speaking – this product will help them score even better than they would without this specific, directe
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects
CCSS
SL.2.1
, SL.2.1b
, SL.2.1c
+32
ESL Listening Progress Check & Practice Sets for TELPAS! (Yellow Set)
***Updated with a Google Slides version AND an extra bonus PowerPoint version!*** Do you want to help your ESL students (“EBs” as we call them in Texas ;) with the Listening portion of an English Proficiency test? In Texas, the TELPAS test is our ESL progress measure. The Listening and Speaking test is on the computer for grades 2-12. To help our students get more comfortable and familiar with the Listening portion of this important state assessment, I created some fun practice sets and activit
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects
CCSS, TEKS
SL.1.2
, SL.2.2
, SL.3.2
+66
TELPAS Listening Progress Check & Practice Sets! (Green Set)
UPDATED with a Google Slides version and a special PowerPoint version A folder of backup media files is included to meet the needs of the wide variety of technology used by students today. I hope this is helpful! Do you want to help your ESL students (“EBs” as we call them in Texas ;) with the Listening portion of an English Proficiency test? In Texas, the TELPAS test is our ESL progress measure. The Listening and Speaking test is on the computer for grades 2-12. To help our students get more
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects
CCSS, TEKS
SL.2.2
, SL.3.2
, SL.4.2
+23
ESL Speaking Progress Check & Practice Sets for TELPAS! (Pink Set)
***Newly updated with a bonus Google Slides version!*** Do you want to help your ESL students with the Speaking portion of an English Proficiency test? In Texas, the TELPAS test is our ESL progress measure. The Listening and Speaking portion of the test is on the computer for grades 2-12. To help our students get more comfortable and familiar with the Speaking portion of this important state assessment, I created these fun Progress Check and Practice Sets! The online tutorial from TEA's testing
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects
CCSS, TEKS
SL.2.1
, SL.2.1b
, SL.2.2
+151
![Preview of ESL Vocab Bursts! Game SET 1- A, B, & C [All ages, All stages!]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/ESL-Vocab-Bursts-Game-SET-1-A-B-C-All-ages-All-stages--6340627-1656584356/750f-6340627-1.jpg)
ESL Vocab Bursts! Game SET 1- A, B, & C [All ages, All stages!]
Vocabulary games improve ALL the target ESL skills – Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing! My ESL students have started to beg to play these Vocab Bursts, so I've even started using them as a class reward for the last 5 minutes of class if everyone's on task during our daily intervention block. English Learners (ELs) actually ENJOY bolstering their vocabulary in these fun, visually-rich games. In these Vocab Burst games, it's a race to write down as many words as you can, based on wh
K - 12th
For All Subjects, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3a
, RF.2.3b
+218
ProTips for TELPAS Speaking: Posters & Bookmarks!
Help ALL your EBs score well on the online Speaking portion of the TELPAS Listening & Speaking test! TELPAS progress measures factor into each campus' & district's accountability ratings. Give your students a great resource for improving their Speaking scores & meeting (or beating!) their AYP! [Adequate Yearly Progress] Posters & bookmarks with specific TELPAS Speaking strategies as well as posters & bookmarks with those strategies in simplified language for Beginner & Intermediate
2nd - 12th
English Language Arts
TEKS
LA.5.1.A
, LA.9-12.E2.1.A
, LA.9-12.E2.1.B
+30
TELPAS Speaking - Progress Check & Practice Set (Red Set) for ESL
***UPDATED with a Google Slides version!*** Do you want to help your ESL students with the Speaking portion of an English Proficiency test? In Texas, the TELPAS test is our ESL progress measure. The Listening and Speaking portion of the test is on the computer for grades 2-12. To help our students get more comfortable and familiar with the Speaking portion of this important state assessment, I created these fun Progress Check and Practice Sets! The online tutorial from TEA's test provider does
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects
CCSS, TEKS
SL.2.1
, SL.2.1b
, SL.2.1c
+84
TELPAS Writing- A Collection of My Favorite Resources (2020-2021)
***This product was developed prior to the 2022-2023 announcement that 2nd-12th grade TELPAS Writing will be tested online instead of holistically rated collections. Please keep this in mind, as the writing collection information in this product will now only be applicable to K-1 and rare instances of 2-12 individuals not participating in online testing circumstances.*** PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS PRODUCT & REVIEW THE PRODUCT IMAGES SO YOU HAVE CORRECT EXPECTATIONS OF WHAT IS INCLUDE
K - 6th
TELPAS Listening Progress Check & Practice Sets (Blue Set) for ESL
Do you want to help your ESL students (“EBs” as we call them in Texas ;) with the Listening portion of an English Proficiency test?In Texas, the TELPAS test is our ESL progress measure. The Listening and Speaking test is on the computer for grades 2-12. To help our students get more comfortable and familiar with the Listening portion of this important state assessment, I created some fun practice sets and activities! The online tutorial from TEA's test provider does not record students' answers
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects
CCSS, TEKS
SL.2.2
, SL.3.2
, SL.4.2
+55
TELPAS Reflections & Goals - for STUDENTS!
I looked all over for a student version of TELPAS that my students could use themselves to reflect and make goals - needless to say - I didn't find any! So, I made these! I've already conferenced with some of my EBs using these resources. I hope you find them helpful, too! *TELPAS is our Texas assessment for ESL students, HOWEVER the resources can work for general ESL goals
K - 12th
![Preview of ESL Vocab Bursts! SET 2 - D, E, & F [All ages, All stages!]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/ESL-Vocab-Bursts-SET-2-D-E-F-All-ages-All-stages--6387390-1656584361/750f-6387390-1.jpg)
ESL Vocab Bursts! SET 2 - D, E, & F [All ages, All stages!]
Vocabulary games improve ALL the target ESL skills – Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing! My ESL students have started to beg to play these Vocab Bursts, so I've started using them as a class reward for the last 5 minutes of class if everyone's on task during our daily intervention block. English Learners (ELs) actually ENJOY bolstering their vocabulary in these fun, visually-rich games. In these Vocab Burst games, it's a race to write down as many words as you can, based on what you fi
PreK - 12th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.10
+72
Hexagonal Writing for Character Analysis
My 5th & 6th grade teachers love this twist on the traditional character analysis. Improved with more rigorous, higher-level thinking reflection questions, this Hexagonal Writing for Character Analysis facilitates the learner through an analytical journey with the main character of his/her independent reading book. This package is complete with a SmartBoard introduction/discussion facilitation and 2 styles of recording/planning sheets that will help your students produce character analysis ess
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.5.3
, RL.6.1
, RL.6.3
+3
![Preview of ESL Vocab Bursts! SET 3 - G, H, & I [All ages, All stages!]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/ESL-Vocab-Bursts-SET-3-G-H-I-All-ages-All-stages--6401413-1656584363/750f-6401413-1.jpg)
ESL Vocab Bursts! SET 3 - G, H, & I [All ages, All stages!]
Vocabulary games improve ALL the target ESL skills – Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing! My ESL students have started to beg to play these Vocab Bursts, so I've started using them as a class reward for the last 5 minutes of class if everyone's on task during our daily intervention block. English Learners (ELs) actually ENJOY bolstering their vocabulary in these fun, visually-rich games. In these Vocab Burst games, it's a race to write down as many words as you can, based on what you fi
PreK - 12th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.10
+72
Amazon Book Purchase Review!
Want something new & unique for student book reviews?! Your students will enjoy the authenticity of creating realistic-looking Amazon Book Purchase Reviews! Easily deploy the editable Google Slides version in Google Classroom or have students edit the Microsoft Word template version! Tired of tech-type? There's a printable paper version, too! This version is specifically designed for students to complete by hand on paper. My English Learners love the creativity of coming up with "Frequent
3rd - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+97
Paraphrasing, Summarizing, & Quoting - What's the Difference?!
My students & ELA teachers needed some visual supports to understand the difference between Paraphrasing, Summarizing, & Quoting. In multiple file formats (PDF, Word, & PowerPoint) you'll get: 5 different visual analogy large posters for paraphrasing3 different visual analogy large posters for summarizing3 different visual analogy large posters for quoting1 visual analogy large poster that shows all three on a page 3 regular size 3-per-page posters (each page shows all 3 analogies per con
2nd - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.5
+3
![Preview of ESL Vocab Bursts! SET 5 - M, N, & O [All ages, All stages!]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/ESL-Vocab-Bursts-SET-5-M-N-O-All-ages-All-stages--6446325-1656584368/750f-6446325-1.jpg)
ESL Vocab Bursts! SET 5 - M, N, & O [All ages, All stages!]
Vocabulary games improve ALL the target ESL skills – Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing! My ESL students have started to beg to play these Vocab Bursts, so I've started using them as a class reward for the last 5 minutes of class if everyone's on task during our daily intervention block. English Learners (ELs) actually ENJOY bolstering their vocabulary in these fun, visually-rich games. In these Vocab Burst games, it's a race to write down as many words as you can, based on what you fi
PreK - 12th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.10
+72
![Preview of ESL Vocab Bursts! SET 7 - S, T, & U [All ages, All stages!]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/ESL-Vocab-Bursts-SET-7-S-T-U-All-ages-All-stages--6600683-1665440175/750f-6600683-1.jpg)
ESL Vocab Bursts! SET 7 - S, T, & U [All ages, All stages!]
Vocabulary games improve ALL the target ESL skills – Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing! My ESL students have started to beg to play these Vocab Bursts, so I've started using them as a class reward for the last 5 minutes of class if everyone's on task during our daily intervention block. English Learners (ELs) actually ENJOY bolstering their vocabulary in these fun, visually-rich games. In these Vocab Burst games, it's a race to write down as many words as you can, based on what you fi
PreK - 12th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.W.10
+72
Readers Theater Reflection Rubric
Contrary to popular belief - we do not learn from experience. We only learn from REFLECTING on experience. Readers Theater is extremely valuable - that value increases immensely when students reflect on their experience with Readers Theater. This Reflection Rubric will guide students through thinking about their own, personal experience - what went well and specific areas for individual growth.
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.5
+8
Infer THEME with Art, Music, Comics, & Poetry
Your students ( & you!) will love to infer theme in the real world of art, music, comics, and poetry! This zipped product comes with 2 days of interactive experiences & activities your students will love. I designed this specifically for our intervention teachers so every piece is step-by-step with student question & collaboration time scripted in for easy use. Check it out in the Preview!
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.R.9
Author Study Project Menu, Choice Board, & Rubric!
Want to wrap up your Author Study unit in a fun, engaging, & NEW way?! Your students ( & administrators ;) will love these Author Study Project options! Even your most reluctant students won’t be able to resist the allure of choice when it comes to showing off what they discovered. The Choice Menu is also great for allowing students to engage with their own personal learning style. The Author Study Choice Board & Product Menu will give you confidence in the rigor, Depth of Knowledg
3rd - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.6
, RL.3.7
+37
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching since 2007 with some of the greatest teachers on the planet! I love learning new things every day from my fellow teachers.
Teaching style
Inclusive, constructive, but also test-score practical. I want them to be life-long learners who can also "play the game" within a school system culture that weights standardized tests.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2008 Rookie of the Year
2009 Teacher of the Year
2020 Bell Ringer
My own education history
Master's of Curriculum and Instruction with Literacy Focus - in progress [SMU and UTA]
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies for ESL Education K-6th [UNT]
Minor in Spanish [UNT]
Texas Certified:
Generalist EC-4th
ESL EC-4th
Generalist 4th-8th
ESL 4th-8th
Gifted and Talented Supplemental EC-8th
Additional biographical information
I love creating things that the kids find relevant. It's challenging but it meets their needs - which is a high-priority goal.
Education is my passion and pursuit. I live by & prioritize my professional life by three driving goals:
1. Advocate for ELs
2. Empower ELs
3. Support teachers of ELs
I am an English Learning Facilitator for Allen ISD. I teach English as a Second Language at both D.L. Rountree Elementary and Beverly Cheatham Elementary. I design accessible learning experiences for Pre-K through 6th grade Emergent Bilinguals and professional development for their teachers. My goals are to improve outcomes for both students and adults through small group instruction and weekly collaborative planning with grade level teams.
I hold Texas teaching certifications in Early Childhood through 4th Generalist and ESL, 4th through 8th Generalist and ESL, and Gifted and Talented.
I am currently finishing my Master's of Curriculum and Instruction with a Literacy Focus through the University of Texas at Arlington.
I graduated December 2007 from the University of North Texas summa cum laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies for Early Childhood - 4th grade ESL Education as well as a minor in Spanish.
I joined Allen ISD as an ESL teacher in January of 2008. Teaching English as a Second Language is an exciting and rewarding profession for which I am an avid advocate.
I believe that education plays a vital role in creating a better tomorrow, today.
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