Middle School Social-Emotional Learning Small Group
Weekly gathering to practice skills and connect to peers in a structured small group that welcomes each unique person.
Teacher Tiffany
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In a safe and guided space, learners will explore and practice a variety of life skills that are a part of SEL (Social-Emotional Learning). The group will connect over the weekly topic through discussion, activities and games, then skill-build as a team. Developing strong SEL skills can help all children, especially Neurodiverse learners. The activities, games, and skill-building will match each group’s interests and abilities, making every session unique and accessible! ⇢ Week of February 5, 2023: Gratitude SEL Focus- Boosting Confidence ⇢ Week of February 12, 2023: Compromise SEL Focus- Relationship Building ⇢ Week of February 19, 2023: Being proactive SEL Focus- Hygiene and Daily Routines ⇢ Week of February 26, 2023: Learning to listen SEL Focus- Social-Awareness ⇢ Week of March 5, 2023: Cooperation for a common goal SEL Focus- Team Building ⇢ Week of March 12, 2023: Understanding people and celebrating differences SEL Focus- Perspective Taking ⇢ Week of March 19, 2023: Goal setting and anticipating setbacks and cross roads SEL Focus- Growth Mindset ⇢ Week of March 26, 2023: Synergy SEL Focus- Social-Awareness ⇢ Week of April 2, 2023: Stress reduction SEL Focus- Calming Strategies ⇢ Week of April 16, 2023: Stepping into your COURAGE ZONE SEL Focus- Self-Expression ⇢ Week of April 23, 2023: Self-discovery and taking advantage of personal talents and skills SEL Focus- Personal Values ⇢ Week of April 30, 2023: Building self-esteem SEL Focus- Affirmations ⇢ Week of May 7, 2023: Considering the consequences of your actions SEL Focus- Empathy ⇢ Week of May 14, 2023: Prioritizing the big things SEL Focus- Social-Awareness ⇢ Week of May 21, 2023: Competing and comparing SEL Focus- Self-Awareness *Topics will start over if group is still going after May 21, 2023*
Learning Goals
Students will learn and improve a variety of developmentally appropriate life-skills.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2021
4.5
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Career educator with 14 years of classroom teaching and school administrative experience with specializations in SEL support, Neurodiverse learning, and school community building. I am experienced in accommodations and modifications for learning differences and I specialize in working with marginalized learners. I am also experienced in providing support for school avoidance and learning strategies for ADHD, Autism, sensory and processing challenges, and Dyslexia.
I was inspired to earn my 200 YTT for Yoga and Mindfulness in 2018 after seeing the extreme need for more Social-Emotional Learning and stress-relief across every educational setting I was in. The Pandemic has only increased this need and I see students daily who need so much more support than they are getting. As an educator with a lot of experience and skills, I want to meet the need anywhere and everywhere I can, as also support parents in supporting their children during these hard times.
I began teaching, after earning my BS in Psychology, through a Master's Degree teaching program. I taught elementary school for 6 years in TN, CA, VA before moving into other parts of education. My TN credentials are in Early Childhood PreK-3 and another in K-8. I also have two elementary-school aged children of my own, so I am up to date on any changes since I was in the Elementary classroom. I taught Middle School and High School each year over summer school and transitioned back into the classroom as a full-time Middle and High School Health, Social Science, and Humanities teacher in 2020, after 5 years away working in Clinical, Administrative, and Consulting roles. I have School Administration experience including Master Teacher, Instructional Lead, and Head of School.
In addition to the field of education, I have professional experience in beginner-supervisory roles across mental health programs, youth residential treatment facilities, and clinical treatment settings including ABA therapy and facilitated social skills and support groups for qualified clients.
*Therapeutic conversations are not the focus of any class I teach. All classes I teach are for building strategies and skills.*
Bachelors of Science in Psychology and World Religions Minor
Masters Degree in Teaching
Dual TN State Teaching Credentials
200 YTT Certified Yoga and Mindfulness Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
1-5 learners per class
