Tina Wheeler, TeacherVision Contributor

Tina Wheeler

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About Tina

Tina Wheeler (B.A., M.A.) is a freelance writer, teacher, and principal based in Missouri. Over her decade of teaching experience, Tina has taught from pre-K to adults, in early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, special education, and university classrooms. Tina is currently the Director of Special Education/Principal at a non-profit organization which supports families and children in crisis, alongside being a freelance writer and blogging at ‘Miss Tina’s Room’.

Education and Qualifications

  • B.A. in English emphasizing Professional Writing, Webster University
  • M.A. in Teaching, Multidisciplinary Studies, Webster University
  • Education Specialist, Educational Leadership and Administration, Webster University

Location

Tina lives in Cuba, Missouri.

TeacherVision Area of Expertise

Tina's expertise is in elementary education and classroom management concepts.

More from Tina Wheeler

20 fun brain break cards to energize and refocus your students

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20 Fun Brain Breaks Activity Cards

Brain breaks are a fun way for students to take a mental “pause” and help their brains stay focused.

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Football Champions Math Packet

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Football Champions Math Packet

Help your students practice math skills with getting ready for the Big Game! This football-themed packet provides six di...

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Valentine's Day Math Packet for Grades K-2

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Valentine's Day Math Packet for Grades K-2

This Valentine’s Day Math Packet provides six different activities to use during class, as math centers, or even just ...

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Tips and best practices for helping special needs students in an inclusive classroom

Best Practices for Supporting Students with Special Needs

When teachers hear the term special needs, the most common type of educational disability probably comes to mind: a lear...

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Phrases to get students' attention and re-focus students

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Attention Getters

Use these attention getters to get your students re-focused and back on track.

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Back to School Checklist

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Back To School Classroom Routines and Procedures Checklist

What’s Included in This Back to School Procedures Checklist? Designed to be used during the first three days of sch...

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A resource for supporting early reading strategies in your classroom

Four Early Reading Strategies and Teaching Tips

One of the leading predictors of future academic achievement is early reading success.

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Spring Choice Boards

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Spring Choice Boards (Grades 3-5)

Celebrate spring with these St.

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St. Patrick's Day Math Packet

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St. Patrick's Day Math Packet

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A resource for developing strategies to combat bullying in the classroom

How to Address Bullying in Your Classroom

Bullying is portrayed in many movies and TV shows as a funny gag to laugh at.

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A note-taking template for meetings

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Meeting Notes

This printable was designed specifically for taking meeting notes. We have a lot of meetings as teachers.

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Rosh Hashanah

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Rosh Hashanah Activities for Elementary School

Teach Your Elementary Students About the Jewish New Year With These Rosh Hashanah Activities Help students learn more...

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Practical tips for reducing the stress of grading and planning

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Take Back Your Weekends: How to Lesson Plan and Grade More Efficiently Workbook

Planning lessons and grading assignments are two of the most time- and life-consuming activities that teachers have to d...

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Project for High School

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Project for High School

This essay project packet for grades 9-12 includes a brainstorming page, an outline page, and a rubric for students to w...

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Tips and resources for teaching the five-paragraph essay

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Teaching the Five-Paragraph Essay Resource Packet

This language arts resource packet includes detailed and in-depth teaching strategies and tips for teaching the five-par...

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A parent communication log

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Parent Communication Log

Use this printable to keep track of all of your communication with your students' parents.

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5 Minutes Left

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"5 Minutes Left" Activities for the Elementary Classroom

Engage your fast finishers at the end of class with these 5-minute early-finisher activities for elementary students.

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6 fun activities for New Year's goal-setting

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New Year's Resolutions Activity Packet for Elementary Students

This fun themed packet has four different resources to help your students set goals for the coming year! Use these resou...

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