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Professional Development-Trauma Informed Presentation w/ Handouts

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This resource is for professional development use for staff and the focus of this resource is to educate staff on the various types of trauma. This training can be led by a teacher, counselor, unit coordinator, or administrator. This resource

Subjects:

Professional Development, School Counseling, Coaching

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Reflective Journals for Teachers, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$9.99

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Literacy Professional Development

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Enhance your educators' expertise and empower their teaching practices with our comprehensive "Literacy Shifts" Professional Development! This engaging and insightful professional development is meticulously designed to guide teachers through the

Subjects:

Reading, For All Subject Areas, Professional Development

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$7.00

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Revolutionizing Education: Integrating AI in the Classroom

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Welcome to "Revolutionizing Education: Integrating AI in the Classroom," a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation designed to empower teachers with innovative AI solutions for instructional excellence. This resource is a treasure trove of insights,

Subjects:

Curriculum & Instruction, Professional Development, For Administrators

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$4.00

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ELA IEP Goals 9th Grade-12th Grade

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This resource is for teachers or administrators who need a resource to help them write appropriate, relevant, SMART goals for their student's IEP's. This resource is focused on English Language Arts goals.This resource includes the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Professional Documents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$3.00

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Career & Education Assignments (Financial Literacy/College & Career)

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Financial literacy provides a foundation for students to develop their understanding of real world skills like writing checks, paying bills, paying a rent/mortgage, etc. It allows for students to gain an understanding of how to make informed

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Career and Technical Education, Vocational Education

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$9.00

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Professional Development- Classroom Intervisitation & Co-Teaching Debrief Forms

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This professional development asks for staff to engage in visiting the classrooms of their colleagues and assessing what they see occurring in the classrooms.In order for this PD to work, administration has to support and implement interdisciplinary

Subjects:

Professional Development, For Administrators, Coaching

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Classroom Forms, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$9.99

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Unit: The Great Gatsby Chapter 1-7 (Lesson Plans, Assignments, & Powerpoint)

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Daily detailed lesson plans/agendas for chapters 1-7, student classwork assignments associated with each chapters, and powerpoint presentations for each assignment. This novel is taught in a variety of classrooms all around the nation and world due

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3...

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Board: Take What You Need, Give What You Can

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The idea behind the "Take What You Need, Give What You Can" board is that you take a positive message that you "need" to hear or "give" by completing a task to create a positive environment and pay it forward.Though this board idea is not new,

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

$6.00

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Board/Activity: Shakespeare vs. Hip Hop Quotes

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Pre-made board print outs for Shakespeare versus Hip-Hop quotes. This can also act as a classroom activity, integrating it into a lesson related to Shakespeare or Hip-Hop.Suggested Ideas for Setting up Your Board: You can fold them over. You can cut

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.99

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Argument Writing: Preparation for Standardized Assessments

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Help your high school and advanced middle school students truly understand and develop their analysis and writing skills in order to be able to compose an argument essay. This bundle is straight to the point and covers all the areas needed for a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1d, W.11-12.1e, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.5...

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Unit: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Chapters 1-7)

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2...

$17.00

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Professional Development-Equity Meeting Presentation

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This is a presentation that can be used for training related to equity. It can be used as a professional development training and/or presentation for staff. It is meant to encourage open conversations between staff members and act as a

Subjects:

Professional Development, Coaching, Classroom Community

Grades:

Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$4.00

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Example Staff Schedule for High School

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This resource is for teachers or administrators who need a resource to help them identify and create a work schedule for staff (teachers and paraprofessionals).This schedule is based on a departmentalized schedule in a standardized assessment

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Professional Development, Back to School

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Excel Spreadsheets, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$2.00

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Short Story Graphic Organizer & Project/Essay Options

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This assignment is meant to be implemented at the end of a short-story unit. It can also be used as a project/essay option after teaching has occurred regarding various literary elements and plot structure.The assignment is done and provides space

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.3b, W.11-12.3c, W.11-12.3d, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2...

$8.00

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Ideas for School Culture & Accountability (W/ Student Incident + Early Release)

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This resource is for administration or school based staff who are interested in getting ideas to alter the school environment/culture and create student accountability.A positive school atmosphere encourages student attendance, a factor that helps

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For Administrators, Classroom Community

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Staff

Types:

Professional Documents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$3.00

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Independent Reading Activities (5)

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Independent reading improves reading comprehension and helps develop students vocabulary. It can improve fluency by allowing students regular time to practice reading. Research shows independent reading helps with vocabulary growth, spelling

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$4.00

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The Great Gatsby-Project/Essay + Test/Quiz

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment

$3.99

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Teacher and Paraprofessional Preference Sheets

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This resource is for administration who desire to provide preference sheets to staff (teachers and paraprofessionals) to understand their desired placements, subject interests, and grade level interests.A preference sheet for staff provides a way to

Subjects:

Specialty, For Administrators, Classroom Community

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Professional Documents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$1.50

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Grade Breakdown

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"Grade Breakdown" focuses on breaking down the expectations and requirements for the course and classroom. It provides a clear understanding for students and parents/guardians of the way you grade and what exactly you will be assessing. It is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Classroom Management, Classroom Community

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Classroom Forms, For Parents

$1.00

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Editable Parent/Guardian Welcome Letter

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Editable "Welcome Letter" for parent/guardians.We all need resources to send home at the start of the year and one of those key resources is a welcome letter that is sent home to parents/guardians.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Professional Documents, Classroom Forms, For Parents

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Specializing in all things ELA, behavioral supports, and professional development. I am currently in my 9th year of teaching. I spent 9 years as an NYC-DOE Educator for in a 12:1+1 setting. Our focus is high need students in a specialized setting. I taught a variety of English Language Arts courses for grades 9-12, with students of varying abilities. Students in my classes read anywhere from 2nd grade-10th grade and are standardized assessed students. I was the Dean of Students for 2 years out of the 9 years. Teaching has always been my calling, and I absolutely LOVE my job!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love to bring things back down to the basics for our students. A lot of my material is cohesive and straightforward. It is broken down for my students to easily follow and engage. I sometimes think our students and us get lost trying to always incorporate the new fad, that is always ever-changing, and believe that sometimes paper and pen is the way to keep the mind truly flowing. I love creating innovative products to meet the needs of my students while fostering memorable and engaging learning experiences. Teaching is my true passion, and I cannot imagine doing anything else!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Associates Degree in Writing and Literature from BMCC Bachelor Degree in Psychology and English Language Arts from City College Masters in Secondary Education 7-12 and English Language Arts from Pace University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

NYC Teaching Fellows Cohort 2013