I have taught all grade levels between first and fifth. Most of the resources here are for third and fourth grades, but there are a few from past grade level experiences!
I teach primarily in small groups, with whole group mini lessons and one-on-one conferencing. I love sci-fi and enjoy bringing ideas from various geekery into my lessons, including the use of a variety of books, graphic novels, comic books, and allusions from television shows and movies that my students are familiar with and relate to. I am an avid reader and encourage my students to find books they enjoy and read, read, read! I also encourage a variety of writing formats within my classroom.
School-based Teacher of the Year, two years in a row Lead Teacher for three different student teachers Graduate with Honors Recognition for Service within our School Community
I graduated with honors from the University of Nevada, Reno. I am slowly but surely working toward certification in ESL.
I love photography, Doctor Who, and travel adventures!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Music, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Winter, Decimals, Spring, Phonics, Classroom Community