Having taught English for over 25 years, I have primarily focused on writing and close reading. I have also taught AP Language and Composition for the past 17 years. However, I have a broad range of teaching experience at the high school level: English 9, English 10, Enriched English 10, American Literature 1 & 2, Grammar & Usage, Humanities, British Literature, and English for the 21st Century. I have also taught university graduate-level courses, ACT preparatory courses, and English classes at the community college level.
Creating both collaborative and cooperative environments in the classroom and utilizing student partnerships and groups whenever possible promotes lasting, learning relationships as well as supportive networks that stay with students long after they leave the classroom.
National Board Certified Teacher who mentors others working towards National Board Certification.
B.S. Education B.A. English M.S. Curriculum and Instruction NBCT National Board Certified Teacher AUTHOR, CURRICULUM WRITER, EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT, DESIGNER, AMATEUR BAKER, PAPER ARTISAN, ARTIST . . .
Having grown up in the Chippewa Valley, Nelson's career has been an exercise in weaving words across disciplines. After work experience that included marketing and graphic design to education and training for Milwaukee-area companies, she fused her Curriculum & Instruction specialties with educating at secondary and postsecondary levels over nearly three decades, being recognized as a recipient of Excellence In Education Educator several times. Her words have appeared professionally - The English Journal, A Second Opinion, The Wisconsin English Journal – and explore topics such as vocabulary, syntax and food. Her work continues to inspire. Connect at http://www.CooperativeClassroom.com
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Grammar, Specialty, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Study Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community