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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 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 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 Cinco De Mayo Activity Printable Low Prep Engaging Math and Literacy 3rd 4th 5th

Cinco De Mayo Activity Printable Low Prep Engaging Math and Literacy 3rd 4th 5th

3rd, 4th, 5th grade Cinco de Mayo History and Culture lessons that are engaging AND academically rigorous with this complete literacy + math bundle! This resource combines nonfiction reading comprehension activities, text dependent task cards, and a 4th grade math spiral review to give students well-rounded practice across subjects—all with a purposeful holiday connection. Perfect for 3rd–5th grade classrooms, this bundle helps students build critical thinking skills while learning the true
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 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
Preview of State Test Letter to Parents, Testing Motivation, Encouragement Note, Editable

State Test Letter to Parents, Testing Motivation, Encouragement Note, Editable

State Testing Family Engagement Bundle | Parent Brochure, Test Prep Strategies, Anxiety Support & Encouragement LettersPerfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, this parent-friendly state testing guide helps families feel informed while giving students the tools they need to feel prepared, confident, and successful. Boost student confidence and strengthen family engagement during state testing with this comprehensive test prep bundle for parents and students! This resource is designed to support sta
Preview of Memorial Day Passage & Comprehension Reading Craft Activity 3rd 4th 5th No Prep

Memorial Day Passage & Comprehension Reading Craft Activity 3rd 4th 5th No Prep

Honor Memorial Day in 3rd, 4th, and 5th in a meaningful and engaging way with this Memorial Day Reading Comprehension & Soldier Craft Activity! Students will read an informational passage about the history and importance of Memorial Day, answer comprehension questions, and complete an interactive soldier craft that makes learning memorable and hands-on. After reading the passage, students will answer comprehension questions directly on the soldier template. Then, they can decorate and color thei
Preview of 4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 3: Hurricanes: A Force of Nature Resource

4th Grade HMH Into Reading Module 3: Hurricanes: A Force of Nature Resource

🌪️ HMH Into Reading Resource: Module 3 Hurricanes: A Force of NatureInteractive Informational Text BrochureBring HMH Into Reading Module 3 to life with this interactive brochure activity designed to pair perfectly with the informational text Hurricanes: A Force of Nature. This resource can be used during reading or as a post-reading comprehension activity, making it flexible for whole group, small group, or independent work. 📘 What’s Included Students complete a foldable / brochure-s
Preview of 3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA State Test Motivation State Testing Strategies

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

Looking for a structured, low-prep way to strengthen main idea skills this March? These intentionally short, skill-focused passages allow students to zero in on identifying and supporting the main idea without feeling overwhelmed by lengthy text. This targeted practice builds confidence, strengthens text evidence skills, and creates a strong foundation for transferring the strategy to longer, more complex reading selections. This Main Idea set includes engaging spring themed nonfiction passages
Preview of Cinco de Mayo Informational Text Task Cards 4th Grade ELA Skills Review Activity

Cinco de Mayo Informational Text Task Cards 4th Grade ELA Skills Review Activity

New for May! Make your Cinco de Mayo lessons meaningful AND rigorous with these engaging nonfiction task cards! Students will read short informational passages and answer text dependent multiple choice questions focused on key reading skills. This resource goes beyond simple holiday activities by helping students practice important comprehension strategies while learning about the history and cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo. 📚 What’s Included:20 nonfiction task cards (4–5 sentence passag
Preview of 24 Football Themed Math Task Cards With Engagement Game

24 Football Themed Math Task Cards With Engagement Game

📘 24 Football Themed Math Word Problems + Engagement ActivityGet your students excited about math with these 24 football-themed task cards! This resource features a fun mix of one-step and multi-step word problems that build confidence and problem-solving skills across multiple math strands. Perfect for centers, morning work, Scoot, or small-group instruction. 🏈 ✨ What’s Included: • 🎯 24 high-interest football word problems — real-world style and grade-friendly • ➕ A mix of one-step and
Preview of 3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA State Test Motivation State Testing  Strategies

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

Need an engaging way to teach main idea without another worksheet? This 4 Corners movement activity gets students up, thinking, and citing text evidence while practicing one of the most important reading comprehension skills. Students listen to or read a short passage, decide on the main idea, and move to the corner of the room that represents their answer choice. Once there, they work with a partner to find a supporting detail from the text that proves their answer. This interactive format enco
Preview of Women’s History Month Reading Passages

Women’s History Month Reading Passages

This Women’s History Month Centers Bundle is designed to make planning for March meaningful, engaging, and easy to implement. It integrates reading, writing, and math skills while highlighting influential women—both modern and historical—to help students make connections across time. What educators will love:Low-prep, high-engagement centers that can be used independently, in small groups, or during rotation time Short, student-friendly passages that are easy to differentiate and fit well into
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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.