I have more than 7 years of real-world classroom experience teaching English and History in California public schools, from grade 6 up to high school. Designed and led all-staff Professional Development on active learning strategies for using digital apps like Newsela, Socrative, and Class Dojo, as well as accessing digital libraries. Attended CTA's Good Teaching Conference (South) in 2014 & 2015.
Cooperative Learning; discussion; active engagement strategies; note-making strategies; authentic assessment opportunities; culturally relevant text sourcing; differentiation; team and individual learning opportunities; multi-media; literature circles; standards-aligned.
The honor was the opportunity to serve. Class Dojo Mentor, 2017-2021. BTSA Clearance, 2019.
Master's Degree in Teaching (2013). Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences (2005) with a focus on creative writing, philosophy, history, theology, folklore, and literature.
Weaver. Creative writer. Freelance writer. Outdoors-type.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff
English Language Arts, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, World History, For All Subjects, Character Education, Social Emotional Learning