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Performance Psychology Minicourse for Sport & Other Pursuits: 13 Lessons

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Performance Psychology Package for Sport and other Pursuits of Excellence: A Mini Course with 13 Lessons & Handouts Put on your Psychologist’s hat and teach your students how to reach excellence in their academic learning and in their personal

Subjects:

Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

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

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Free Solo & The Rescue: Film Guides - Films About Courage, Skill & Character

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Here are two great documentary films by Academy Award-winning film director, Jimmy Chin. Both Free Solo and The Rescue highlight stories about how individuals can overcome tremendous physical and mental challenges, while performing gracefully under

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English Language Arts, Physical Education, Psychology

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

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10 Great Documentaries to Show Your Students: Film Guides - Distance Education

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Teaching THROUGH film is a widely accepted practice in both the English Language Arts, Social Studies & Science classroom. As a teacher, I can cover a lot of curriculum with a full documentary. The visual appeal of film allows students to stay

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English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Psychology

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

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Performance Psychology for Sport & Other Pursuits: Part TWO - Lessons & Handouts

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Here is PART TWO of the Performance Psychology Package. Keep on your Psychologist’s hat and teach your students how to reach excellence in their academic learning and in their personal sports and hobbies. Our students need help in understanding what

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Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

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

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Teach the "Wheel of Excellence": Sport or Performance Psychology Lesson/Handouts

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Teach your students a powerful tool to help them gain focus and achieve excellence in their pursuits.According to Terry Orlick, celebrated sport psychologist, “Seven critical elements guide the pursuit of personal excellence: focus, commitment,

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Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

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10-Day Health Journal: Track & Boost Fitness, Diet & Sleep - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a 10-Day Health Journal to give to your students. It's ideal for them to complete independently, or to complete alongside your guidance and teaching.The 10-Day Journal invites students to track three main components of their health:1. Daily

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Physical Education, School Counseling, Psychology

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

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Activities, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

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Mamba Mentality & Kobe Bryant: Teach Focus, Distraction Control and Excellence

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What’s Behind the Lesson? No one believed in laser focus and goal setting more than NBA star Kobe Bryant. The coined term and the name of Bryant's book, "Mamba Mentality" refers to the mindset and skills involved in blocking out distractions and

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Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

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

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The Last Dance Michael Jordan Series Episode 1 Film Guide - DISTANCE EDUCATION

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Film Study: Breaking down the Michael Jordan Documentary Miniseries, The Last Dance EPISODE ONE: Analysis Guide Filmed during the last season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, The Last Dance, directed by Jason Hehir, documents the highs and lows of

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English Language Arts, Physical Education, Psychology

Grades:

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

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Executive Functioning Self-Assessment - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a useful tool to help your students understand WHAT Executive Functioning is, and WHAT SKILLS they need support with. I have created a Self-Assessment, which outlines the different skills associated with Executive Functioning. Use it with

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Special Education, School Counseling, Psychology

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

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HOOSIERS Film Guide & the 5 Stages of Team Development - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a wonderful way to learn about healthy team development, using a key principle in Performance Psychology. Resource Includes:1. Reading Handout, outlining the FIVE basic stages of Team Development: forming, storming, norming, performing

Subjects:

Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

Grades:

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

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Power of Positive Self-Talk: Lecture & Practice Activity

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Performance and Sport Psychology has identified the value in teaching our learners the power of Positive Self-Talk. Teach students how to frame their future performances in the best possible light.In this lesson students will learn about:The value

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

Grades:

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

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Lectures, Handouts

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Launch the Physical and Health Education Journal for DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a 20-Day Health Journal to give to your students. It's ideal for them to complete independently, or to work through alongside your guidance and teaching.The 20-Day Journal invites students to track three main components of their health:1.

Subjects:

Physical Education, School Counseling, Psychology

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

$8.00

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Four Common Concentration Errors in Class: Strategies to Get Students on Track

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Like all skills, concentration is developed through dedication and practice – the 10 000 hour rule! Most of us can remember a time when our mind wandered off, while doing an important task. Often, losing concentration for just a brief moment can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

Grades:

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

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Read a Relaxation Script to your Students: Teaching Mindfulness

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Read a Relaxation Script to your Students: Teaching MindfulnessWhat’s Behind the Lesson?Throughout the year, I like to help my students un-stress by reading a Relaxation Script to them. It usually takes FIFTEEN minutes. It’s always a welcome break

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills, Psychology

Grades:

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

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Activities, Scripts, Lesson

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The Last Dance Michael Jordan Series Episode 3 Film Guide - DISTANCE EDUCATION

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Film Study:Breaking down the Michael Jordan Documentary Miniseries, The Last Dance EPISODE THREE: Analysis GuideFilmed during the last season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, The Last Dance, directed by Jason Hehir, documents the highs and lows of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Physical Education, Psychology

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Movie Guides, Lesson

$2.00

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The Last Dance Michael Jordan Series Episode 2 Film Guide - DISTANCE EDUCATION

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Film Study:Breaking down the Michael Jordan Documentary Miniseries, The Last Dance EPISODE TWO: Analysis GuideFilmed during the last season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, The Last Dance, directed by Jason Hehir, documents the highs and lows of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Physical Education, Psychology

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Movie Guides, Lesson

$2.00

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Documentary "Grizzly Man" (Werner Herzog): Quotation Discussion & Film Response

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Film director, Werner Herzog examines the calling that drives Timothy Treadwell to live among grizzly bears on an Alaskan Reserve. Herzog has taken documentary film making to a new art form. In Grizzly Man he intrudes on his subject—Timothy—and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Film, Psychology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

$4.00

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Distraction Control Plan: Teaching Focus and Reaching Excellence

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Lesson Title: Distraction Control Plan: Teaching Focus and Reaching ExcellenceWhat’s Behind the Lesson?This mini-course is geared at helping students talk about ‘focus’ and ‘distraction’ in their learning. Students are invited to rate their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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The Last Dance - Jordan Basketball Doc. Episode 9 Film Guide DISTANCE EDUCATION

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Film Study:Breaking down the Michael Jordan Documentary Mini-series, The Last Dance EPISODE NINE Analysis GuideFilmed during the last season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, The Last Dance, directed by Jason Hehir, documents the highs and lows of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Physical Education, Psychology

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Movie Guides, Lesson

$2.00

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Queen Bees and Wanna Bees: Help Your Students Tackle Bullying

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Rosalind Wiseman's book, Queen Bees and Wanna Bees has been an invaluable resource in my own teaching for years. She has helped her readers understand what 'Girl World' looks like and has methodically identified a series of roles that girls take on

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Psychology, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Lectures, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.04 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

20 Years teaching Middle and Secondary Language Arts and Social Studies, Physical Education, Special Education. Conference Presenter on Literacy Strategies, Reading and Writing Workshop Approach. Curriculum Developer at the Middle and Secondary level. Coached High School and College teams in various sports, including Rowing and Track & Field.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Reading and Writing Workshop Approach. I teach a variety of students with a wide range of skills and abilities. Teaching resources aim to reach a continuum of learners, using flexible and engaging strategies.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Honours Bachelor of Arts (English Literature, Women's Studies); Masters of Arts (English Literature; Master's Thesis on Don DeLillo); Bachelor of Education (English and Social Studies); Diploma in Special Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I read widely, always with my students in mind. I believe in quality curriculum and bringing the finest materials to the classroom so I can reach ALL learners.

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PreK, 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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Civics, Government, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Psychology, General Science, Cooking, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, School Psychology, Close Reading, Classroom Community