The Southern Teach

I started my teaching career in 2014 after graduating with a Master's degree in Elementary Education. Over the past 8 years I have taught Kindergarten, 3rd, and 5th grade, with a focus in ELA and Social Studies. In my time as an educator, I have taught a variety of learners, including Gifted and Talented, English as a Second Language, 504, SPED, and at-risk students. I continually strive to meet the needs of all of my learners through a variety of research-based strategies.

In my classroom, I believe that relationships come before rigor!

I believe in building a positive and safe classroom community where students feel heard, accepted, and appreciated is integral to a successful learning environment. I also love to have fun and incorporate engaging activities and projects that students enjoy. Additionally, I love to utilize technology and digital activities into instruction as much as possible.

✦Master's Degree: 4.0 GPA

✦Teachers Pay Teachers Seller Spotlight (August 2020 and February 2022)

✦TPT Forward Conference 2021 Presenter

✦ TPT Forward Conference 2022 Presenter

✦ TPT Forward Conference 2023 Presenter

✦ Cheerful ELA Education 2023 Presenter

✦linked Conference 2023 Presenter

DEGREES

✦ B.S in Psychology

✦M.Ed in Elementary Education


CERTIFICATIONS

✦Early Childhood through 6th grade

✦English as a Second Language

✦Gifted and Talented

When I am not teaching, I love to run, travel, cook, eat Tex-Mex, and spend time with loved ones!