TEACHING EXPERIENCE I started teaching in 2010 and have a Master's degree in Education and Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Special Education. While a majority of my teaching experience took place in middle school grades. I also have experience teaching 3rd and 4th grade as a RTi intervention teacher. During my time as a support teacher, I was able to enhance my skills in teaching standards to struggling students. My passion is in developing classroom resources that will enhance student learning and engagement. My mission is to give teachers the tools to create a classroom environment where students are able to thrive and grow as learners. MY TEACHING STYLE ✎Reader's and Writer's Workshop ✎Guided Math ✎Anything and Everything Hands-on and FUN HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT ✔ Undergraduate degree: Summa Cum Laude ✔ Graduate degree: Summa Cum Laude MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY Master's Degree in Educational Administration with a concentration in Special Education. Certified EC-12 Principal Certified Generalist 4-8 and EC-4 ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION I began selling my classroom resources on Teachers Pay Teachers in 2012. I pride myself on offering quality resources and continue to enhance and improve my work as education evolves.
Every class is different and every day is different. However, the promotion of a love of learning in all curriculum areas is so important. So, above all, it is imperative to find ways to motivate students, by creating activities that will entice students to learn.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT ✔ Undergraduate degree: Summa Cum Laude ✔ Graduate degree: Summa Cum Laude Teacher of the Year Awards:2011,2013,2016,2018
I went to the University of Texas at San Antonio. Go Roadrunners!!! Master's Degree in Educational Administration with a concentration in Special Education. Certified EC-12 Principal Certified Generalist 4-8 and EC-4
Teaching Today Touches Tomorrow Check out my blog! www.theturtledoveclassroom.com Search for me on Facebook @theturtledoveclassroom On Instagram the_turtledove_classroom
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Physical Education, Computer Science, Special Education, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Business, School Counseling, Psychology, Economics , Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Dance, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Vocational Education, Coaching, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning