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With 27 years of experience teaching, tutoring, and creating custom math curriculum, I’ve worked in both traditional classrooms and Montessori school settings, guiding students from upper elementary through advanced high school math. I hold a Master’s in Secondary Education with a focus on Mathematics, Cognition, and Motivation, as well as AMI Adolescent Certification. I’m a Certified Secondary Math Teacher and a Certified Montessori Generalist for Adolescents, blending the best of both structured and student-centered approaches. My professional background includes extensive training in neurodivergent learning styles and classroom adaptations, along with expertise in project-based curriculum writing and teaching. Over the years, I’ve served as a Curriculum Writer, Director of Montessori Middle Schools, and Homeschool Parent Consultant, specializing in helping students succeed at every level — from catching up to moving ahead. Every resource I create reflects this balance of rigor, flexibility, and personalization so every learner can find “whatever works” for them.
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Preview of 3D Shapes Nets and Slices Lesson Hands on Activities Quiz

3D Shapes Nets and Slices Lesson Hands on Activities Quiz

It’s hard to visualize the shapes inside of 3D solids! This three-part activity keeps students engaged and working with their hands to discover these shapes for themselves! The quiz tells you whether they’re able to “see it” in their mind. Solids included in this resource are: ·CubeCylinderConeRectangular PrismTriangular PrismPyramidTetrahedron (triangular pyramid) But each activity can be extended to as many complex solids as the students would like! This resource has 4 components for stude
Preview of 3D Geometry Lesson Bundle Geometric Solids Shapes Surface Area and Volume

3D Geometry Lesson Bundle Geometric Solids Shapes Surface Area and Volume

Complete your unit lessons with this Three-Dimensional Geometry Lesson Bundle. Students begin with fantastic hands-on activities like cutting clay and wrapping cubes. With this foundation, they continue to surface area and volume using fillable solids and nets. This lesson bundle includes plenty of hands-on learning, worksheets for class and home, and quizzes to determine mastery. There are practice cards and a Playing Card deck of games for extra practice or as anchor work for students who a
Preview of 3D Shapes Nets and Slices Lesson Hands on Activity Quiz

3D Shapes Nets and Slices Lesson Hands on Activity Quiz

It’s hard to visualize the shapes inside of 3D solids! This three-part activity keeps students engaged and working with their hands to discover these shapes for themselves! The quiz tells you whether they’re able to “see it” in their mind. Solids included in this deck of cards are: CubeCylinderConeRectangular PrismTriangular PrismPyramidTetrahedron (triangular pyramid) But each activity can be extended to as many complex solids as the students would like! This resource has 4 components for s
Preview of Surface Area and Volume 3D Geometry Project

Surface Area and Volume 3D Geometry Project

Complete your classroom resources with this stand-alone key lesson in 3D Geometry. This lesson with graphic organizer helps students learn different formulas and steps on computing the surface area and volume of solid figures. Through the process they will be able to recognize how nets of solids are related to getting the surface area and finally the volume. Moreover, this project aims to have students master and become fluent in remembering and creating formulas without the need of tedious memo
Preview of Surface Area and Volume Project Archimedes Bathtub

Surface Area and Volume Project Archimedes Bathtub

Students take a journey into history and the fascinating world of Archimedes. They follow his footsteps as he determines the ratio “pi”, discovers the relationship between a sphere and a cylinder, and helps King Hiero determine the density of his crown! This project integrates history, physics, and mathematics. This project is perfectly suited for your scientific students who are interested in answering the questions “why” and “how” does that work!?! This is a Project Steps Only Resource that
Preview of Fractions Ratios Formulas Shapes and Solids Bundle of Math Lessons

Fractions Ratios Formulas Shapes and Solids Bundle of Math Lessons

Integrate geometry and algebra in this mini-unit, key lesson bundle. Students learn: · How to evaluate formulas with value substitution · How to convert fraction and ratios to unit rates through simplification · How to evaluate area, perimeter, circumference, volume, and surface area formulas of shapes and solids Included in this bundle are: · Teacher tips and lessons · Graphic organizers for fractions and ratios · Plenty of practice worksheets · A quiz for each of the three lessons · Practice
Preview of Ratios Proportions Fractions Circles Project with Bicycle Gears

Ratios Proportions Fractions Circles Project with Bicycle Gears

Middle school students learn the concepts of Algebra and Geometry to understand bicycle gears, ratios and unit rates. What could be more fun than inspecting a real bicycle and figuring out the mathematics involved? In this project, your students apply Mathematics, Engineering and Physics skills to calculate, analyze and solve problems on gears. **Note: Students WILL need an actual bicycle and space to ride it to perform this project. They will also need loose bicycle gears that you can usu
Preview of STEAM Project on Pendulums and Spirographs

STEAM Project on Pendulums and Spirographs

Middle school students create art using pendulums and spirographs. This activity is a part of a bundle: “Ancient Time Bundle”. Art expression can even be more interesting and engaging once added with scientific and mathematical concepts. In this project, students will experience the science behind the geometrical patterns created using a swinging pendulum and rotating spirographs. The resource includes: · Independent Student Project Guide · Creative and Interactive Hands-on Art Activity
Preview of Archimedes Bathtub A Full Unit 3D Geometry Project on Surface Area and Volume

Archimedes Bathtub A Full Unit 3D Geometry Project on Surface Area and Volume

Description: Journey into history and the fascinating world of Archimedes’. Follow his footsteps as he determines the ratio “pi”, discovers the relationship between a sphere and a cylinder, and helps King Hiero determine the density of his crown! This project integrates history, physics, and mathematics. It is perfectly suited for your scientific students who ask “why” and “how” does that work!?! Full of hands-on learning, concrete learning and abstract practice through lessons, cards, and
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With 27 years of experience teaching, tutoring, and creating custom math curriculum, I’ve worked in both traditional classrooms and Montessori school settings, guiding students from upper elementary through advanced high school math. I hold a Master’s in Secondary Education with a focus on Mathematics, Cognition, and Motivation, as well as AMI Adolescent Certification. I’m a Certified Secondary Math Teacher and a Certified Montessori Generalist for Adolescents, blending the best of both structured and student-centered approaches. My professional background includes extensive training in neurodivergent learning styles and classroom adaptations, along with expertise in project-based curriculum writing and teaching. Over the years, I’ve served as a Curriculum Writer, Director of Montessori Middle Schools, and Homeschool Parent Consultant, specializing in helping students succeed at every level — from catching up to moving ahead. Every resource I create reflects this balance of rigor, flexibility, and personalization so every learner can find “whatever works” for them.

My own education history

Master's of Secondary Education with emphasis on Mathematics, Cognition, and Motivation. Bachelor of Arts in Educational Psychology with a Minor in Research Statistics AMI/NAMTA Montessori Adolescent Certification Professional Development in Neurodivergent Learners, Project Based Learning,