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I am a dedicated fourth-grade teacher with six years of classroom experience, committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all students. Throughout my teaching career, I have worked extensively with special education students and have strong experience collaborating with co-teachers to meet diverse learning needs. I value teamwork, flexibility, and intentional planning to ensure every student receives the support they need to be successful.
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Preview of St. Patrick’s Day ELA  Review Escape Room l 3rd 4th 5th l Edible Challenge

St. Patrick’s Day ELA Review Escape Room l 3rd 4th 5th l Edible Challenge

Perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Looking for a FUN, hands-on way to review ELA skills in March? 🍀 This St. Patrick’s Day Escape Room gets students moving, thinking, and collaborating while reviewing key reading and language standards — all while earning pieces to build an edible rainbow! Students solve 9 ELA challenges to earn: 🌈 12 Froot Loops 🌈 1 Pipe Cleaner 🌈 2 Marshmallows Once all tasks are complete, they assemble their rainbow and ESCAPE! ✨ Skills Covered This resource reviews i
Preview of Easter Challenge Peeps l ELA Review Escape Room l 3rd -5th  l Edible Easter STEM

Easter Challenge Peeps l ELA Review Escape Room l 3rd -5th l Edible Easter STEM

Bring excitement, teamwork, and rigorous learning to your classroom with this Easter / Spring ELA Escape Room + Edible STEM Challenge designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students! In this highly engaging activity, students complete 6 ELA standard skill based missions to earn materials needed to build and save their Peep in a hands-on STEM challenge. Perfect for: ✔ Spring parties ✔ Easter classroom activities (no religious aspects included) ✔ Test prep review ✔ Cooperative learning ✔ Fun
Preview of 4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 5: The Art of Poetry Extension Activities

4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 5: The Art of Poetry Extension Activities

Enjoy this poetry extension activity designed to pair perfectly with your HMH Into Reading – 4th Grade Module 5: The Art of Poetry!This engaging resource helps students break down and better understand each poem in the module. Every page includes a kid-friendly explanation of the poem’s meaning, structure, and poetic elements, supporting students as they develop confidence reading and analyzing poetry. Students will work through a variety of activities that encourage close reading, reflection,
Preview of Unleash Your Inner Artist Module Opener- HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 5

Unleash Your Inner Artist Module Opener- HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 5

James Rizzi Art Extension Activity – HMH Into Reading Module 5Kick off Module 5 Art Is All Around Us with this engaging and creative extension activity inspired by the iconic pop artist James Rizzi. This resource introduces students to Rizzi’s playful, vibrant style and guides them in creating their own artwork modeled after one of his famous cityscape pieces. This activity can be used as a module launch, literacy connection, art integration lesson, or a stand-alone creative project. Perfect f
Preview of 4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 6: Nature's Wonders Extension Activity

4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 6: Nature's Wonders Extension Activity

🌌 Poetry Analysis & Creative Writing Into Reading Module 6: Marvels of Nature – Nature’s Wonders Bring poetry to life with this engaging extension pack designed to pair seamlessly with HMH Into Reading Module 6: Marvels of Nature – Nature’s Wonders. Each activity is aligned to a poem from the module and focuses on deep comprehension, author’s craft, and creative expression. Perfect for Into Reading Module 6 extension, literacy centers, small groups, or enrichment, this resource helps students a
Preview of Escape Room ELA Review Summer Edible Beach Snack Extension  3rd 4th 5th

Escape Room ELA Review Summer Edible Beach Snack Extension 3rd 4th 5th

Looking for a fun and engaging way to review important ELA skills at the end of the year? This Summer Beach themed ELA activity pack is the perfect way to keep students learning while celebrating summer! Students will complete 6 interactive task card activities focused on key reading and language standards. An optional edible extension activity is also included for extra fun! This resource is perfect for: ⭐ End of year review ⭐ Summer themed literacy centers ⭐ Small groups or partner work ⭐ E
Preview of 4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 6: End of Unit Writing Extension

4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 6: End of Unit Writing Extension

Wrap up Module 6 with this engaging and creative writing extension activity designed to pair perfectly with your HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 6 theme: Marvels of Nature!This end-of-unit writing project invites students to explore an exciting, unique, or extreme natural location. Using structured organizers and student-friendly tools, learners will research, plan, and write an informational piece that showcases what makes their chosen place truly extraordinary. Students will work through e
Preview of ELA Graphic Organizers l Scaffolded l Fiction l Non Fiction l 3rd l 4th l5th

ELA Graphic Organizers l Scaffolded l Fiction l Non Fiction l 3rd l 4th l5th

Make teaching reading and writing skills a breeze with this comprehensive ELA Graphic Organizer Bundle! Perfect for grades 3-6, this resource includes everything students need to analyze, organize, and respond to texts—both fiction and nonfiction. This bundle includes graphic organizers for: 👀 5 Senses – Engage with text through sensory details ⚡ Cause & Effect – Identify and explain relationships 📌 Main Idea & Theme – Summarize and interpret text ✏️ RACCE Writing Strategy – Restate, Answ
Preview of 4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 6 Extension Activities

4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 6 Extension Activities

Into Reading Module 6: Marvels of Nature Extension Activities Strengthen student comprehension with these rigorous written-response extension activities designed to pair perfectly with Into Reading Module 6: Marvels of Nature. This resource focuses on going back into the text, identifying key ideas, and supporting answers with clear text evidence—just like state assessments require. Ideal for independent practice, small groups, test prep, or enrichment. 📘 What’s Included 🐙 Mariana Trench — Cau
Preview of HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 5 Extension: How Photos Take Us Back In Time

HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 5 Extension: How Photos Take Us Back In Time

📸 Capturing the Past: How Photographs Take Us Back in Time An Extension Activity for HMH Into Reading – Module 5 Looking for an engaging extension activity to deepen students’ understanding of how photographs connect us to the past? Capturing the Past is a meaningful, creative resource designed to complement HMH Into Reading Module 5: How Photographs Take Us Back in Time. This activity helps students connect informational text, video analysis, and personal narrative writing in a way that feels
Preview of HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 7 Extension: In the Days of King Adobe

HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 7 Extension: In the Days of King Adobe

Enhance your HMH Into Reading lesson with this engaging and skill-focused extension designed to pair perfectly with your 4th Grade story, In the Days of King Adobe! This resource guides students through meaningful character analysis, vocabulary development, plot structure, point of view, and visual interpretation. Through structured organizers and thoughtful response activities, students will dig deeper into the characters, reflect on the plot, and explain what is happening in key sketches from
Preview of 3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA State Test Motivation State Testing Strategies TEXT STRUCT

3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA State Test Motivation State Testing Strategies TEXT STRUCT

Need an engaging way to teach text structure without another worksheet? Great for test prep, standards-based learning, identifying text structures, and finding evidence using signal words!This 4 Corners movement activity gets students up, thinking, and citing text evidence while practicing a key reading comprehension skill— identifying text structure. Students listen to or read a short passage, determine the text structure (such as cause/effect, compare/contrast, problem/solution, sequence, or
Preview of 4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 5 Extension: The Beatles

4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 5 Extension: The Beatles

Module 5: The Beatles – Extension ActivityLooking for an engaging and meaningful extension to your Module 5: The Beatles lesson? This low-prep writing activity helps students deepen their understanding of musical talent, accomplishments, and impact—while practicing strong written responses and editing skills. This resource is perfect for small groups, centers, early finishers, enrichment, or whole-class extension work. What’s Included:✔️ Guitar-themed writing craft for a fun and creative fin
Preview of 3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA State Test Motivation State Testing Strategies 4 Corners

3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA State Test Motivation State Testing Strategies 4 Corners

Need an engaging way to teach theme without another worksheet? Great for test prep, standards based learning, finding evidence, and reviewing theme!This 4 Corners movement activity gets students up, thinking, and citing text evidence while practicing one of the most important reading comprehension skills— identifying theme. Students listen to or read a short passage, determine the theme, and move to the corner of the room that represents their answer choice. Once there, they work with a partner
Preview of 3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA State Test Motivation State Testing Strategies THEME

3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA State Test Motivation State Testing Strategies THEME

Looking for a structured, low-prep way to strengthen theme skills this spring? Great for standards test prep, finding evidence to support theme, and review!These intentionally short, skill-focused passages allow students to focus on identifying and supporting the theme without feeling overwhelmed by lengthy text. This targeted practice builds confidence, strengthens text evidence skills, and creates a strong foundation for applying theme to longer, more complex texts. This Spring Theme set inc
Preview of 3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA State Test Motivation State Testing Strategies TEXT STRUCT

3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA State Test Motivation State Testing Strategies TEXT STRUCT

Looking for a structured, low-prep way to strengthen text structure skills this spring? Great for standards test prep, identifying text structure, and finding evidence to support understanding!These intentionally short, skill-focused passages allow students to focus on identifying and analyzing text structure without feeling overwhelmed by lengthy text. This targeted practice builds confidence, strengthens comprehension skills, and creates a strong foundation for applying text structure to long
Preview of HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 7 Extension: Ten Suns A Chinese Legend

HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 7 Extension: Ten Suns A Chinese Legend

🌞 Ten Suns: A Chinese Legend Extension Activity HMH Into Reading – Module 7 | 4th Grade Looking to extend your HMH Into Reading Module 7 lessons with meaningful, skill-focused activities? This Ten Suns: A Chinese Legend extension resource helps students deepen comprehension while practicing essential 4th grade reading standards. This engaging resource supports students in analyzing plot, theme, sequencing, vocabulary, and understanding the characteristics of a legend — all in one organized, eas
Preview of HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 7 Extension: A Pair of Tricksters

HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 7 Extension: A Pair of Tricksters

Enhance your HMH Into Reading lesson with this engaging and purposeful character analysis extension designed to pair perfectly with your 4th Grade trickster story featuring the crayfish and the fox! This resource helps students dive deep into indirect characterization by analyzing both tricksters through their actions, dialogue, thoughts, and motivations. Before reading, students build background knowledge with a short, student-friendly summary explaining what a trickster is and why tricksters a
Preview of 4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 7 Thunder Rose Extension

4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 7 Thunder Rose Extension

Enhance Module 7 with this engaging and creative reading extension activity designed to pair perfectly with your HMH Into Reading 4th Grade Module 7 story: Thunder Rose! This resource invites students to dive deep into the story by analyzing character traits, identifying figurative language, and answering close reading questions. Using structured organizers and student-friendly tools, learners will explore Rose’s character, her motivations, and the story’s rich language, helping them think crit
Preview of Into Reading 4th Grade l Module 8 l To Your Health Extension Activity

Into Reading 4th Grade l Module 8 l To Your Health Extension Activity

Extend your HMH Into Reading Module 8: To Your Health lessons with this engaging, hands on activity that helps students analyze real nutrition labels while practicing compare and contrast skills and opinion writing. Students become nutrition detectives as they examine and compare the nutrition labels for Veggie Straws and Nacho Cheese Doritos. This interactive task card activity encourages movement, critical thinking, and evidence-based writing. Perfect as a literacy center, gallery walk, s
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Experience

I am a dedicated fourth-grade teacher with six years of classroom experience, committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all students. Throughout my teaching career, I have worked extensively with special education students and have strong experience collaborating with co-teachers to meet diverse learning needs. I value teamwork, flexibility, and intentional planning to ensure every student receives the support they need to be successful.

My own education history

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education with a Special Education extension, as well as a Master’s degree in TESOL. This educational background has strengthened my ability to support students in resource settings and meet the needs of English language learners. My training allows me to differentiate instruction effectively, scaffold learning, and use strategies that support language development alongside grade-level content.

Additional biographical information

In addition to my role as an educator, I am also a mom of four, which has deeply shaped my perspective as a teacher. Balancing motherhood and teaching has reinforced my belief that every child deserves patience, understanding, and high expectations paired with meaningful support. Because I understand the realities of teaching on a limited budget, I am passionate about creating high-quality, affordable resources for teachers. My goal is to design content that is engaging, purposeful, and accessible for all learners, including students with diverse learning needs. These resources are intentionally created to be flexible and adaptable, allowing teachers to use them in a variety of settings and instructional formats to best support their students.