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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

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Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

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The Last Dance FILM STUDY: Michael Jordan Documentary, 10 Lessons - DISTANCE ED

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Breaking down the Michael Jordan Documentary, 10 Lessons & HandoutsFilmed during the last season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, The Last Dance, directed by Jason Hehir, documents the highs and lows of Michael Jordan’s dominant team.View this

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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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"The Rescue" (2021) Documentary Guide: Rescue of 12 Boys in a Thailand Cave -KEY

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"A riveting, stomach-in-your-throat documentary." INDIEWIREHere is a film that celebrates humanity at its most selfless and will rouse in your students the importance of drawing strength and courage from within. The Rescue, 2021 National Geographic

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English Language Arts, Earth Sciences, Critical Thinking

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"Free Solo" Documentary Film Study (2018): Critical Viewing - DISTANCE LEARNING

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I love doing a film study with my class as a stand alone exercise. I tend to take a focus or position on a film and have students complete a viewing guide. Free Solo, 2019 Oscar winning documentary film, explores how solo climber Alex Honnold takes

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

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Are you Okay? Short Film on Online & Real-World Bullying - Video Organizer

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Here is a moving short film to show and teach during "Anti-Bullying Week" & "Pink Shirt Day".Animated short film, "Are you okay?" shows a relatable experience of two young adults being bullied online and in the real-world. The animated effect of

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English Language Arts, Film, Classroom Community

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

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Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides, Lesson

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Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal - Critical Viewing Guide

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Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021) is a film about cheating—not necessarily by students; but, rather, by their parents and the adults attempting to sculpt their careers. The documentary investigates the mastermind behind

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English Language Arts, Career and Technical Education, Criminal Justice - Law

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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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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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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

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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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Handouts, Movie Guides, Lesson

$2.00

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Conversation Cards for Technology Use, Social Media and Online Video Games

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It’s time to get our students unplugged and talking about their Tech use. These cards are a powerful tool in the classroom, especially since so many teenagers have become enthralled with TikTok and other social media and games.This is a great set of

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English Language Arts, Career and Technical Education, Critical Thinking

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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, Printables

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Class Profile / Review Template: Consider Strengths & Needs of ALL Students

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Here is an easy and effective tool to ensure effective student engagement for ALL. Using the principles of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and work by Faye Brownlie and Judith King (Safe Schools), the Classroom Profile is a proactive plan to

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Special Education, Professional Development, Classroom Community

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Not Grade Specific

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Professional Documents, Graphic Organizers, For Principals & Administrators

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Using the Get Ready, Do, Done Template: Planning Organizer for ALL Students

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Sarah Ward, founder of Cognitive Connections in Concord Massachusetts, has created this practical approach for planning to help students. Most tasks have three phases: Getting Ready, Do, Done. This template helps students sequence the task, collect

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Special Education, For All Subjects

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Not Grade Specific

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Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers

$2.00

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The Painted Door (Sinclair Ross) Story / Film - Reading Questions + Answer Key

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"The Painted Door" by Sinclair Ross is among one of my favorite short stories to read with students. While it is a lengthy piece, it needs to be! The writer builds impact with setting (a cold, winter landscape) and interior thoughts (loneliness and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Guided Reading Books

$3.00

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Universal Design for Learning Teacher Planner: Plan with UDL- DISTANCE LEARNING

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As we plan for our students, it is important to plan with Universal Design for Learning in mind. Our students are worth it!Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework developed by CAST. UDL guides the design of learning experiences to meet

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Professional Development, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

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Staff

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Professional Documents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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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

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Classroom Forms, Lesson

$3.00

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

By In the Reading Writing Zone

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

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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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Handouts, Movie Guides, Lesson

$5.00

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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

$5.00

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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