The Urban Teacher LLC

At The Urban Teacher LLC, I am dedicated to helping middle school social studies teachers create highly effective, standards-based curriculum. My passion for lesson planning and curriculum development inspired me to establish The Urban Teacher LLC as a resource for educators seeking fully developed mini-units and unit plans that seamlessly integrate social studies content with literacy instruction. In my TPT store, you'll find engaging, standards-aligned lessons that support both social studies and Next Generation reading and writing standards. I specialize in designing lessons that enhance vocabulary acquisition within social studies content while reinforcing critical literacy skills. My goal is to make lesson planning easier for teachers while ensuring students develop a deep understanding of history and geography through meaningful, literacy-rich instruction. Whether you're looking for comprehensive unit plans or strategies to expand literacy in your social studies classroom, The Urban Teacher LLC is here to support you in making history come alive for your students!

As an educator committed to student success, my teaching philosophy is rooted in high expectations, rigorous instruction, and meaningful engagement. I believe in a standards-aligned, data-driven approach that not only benchmarks progress but ensures that each lesson builds essential knowledge and skills. My passion lies in curriculum development and lesson planning that integrates literacy into social studies, making history accessible, relevant, and thought-provoking. I design lessons that go beyond textbooks, encouraging students to analyze historical events, develop critical thinking skills, and draw connections between the past and the present. In my classroom, this means using research-based strategies, vocabulary-rich instruction, and interactive learning experiences to foster deep understanding. Whether through collaborative discussions, inquiry-based projects, or primary source analysis, I strive to bring history to life in ways that inspire curiosity and comprehension. Ultimately, my goal is to create a learning environment where students not only meet academic expectations but develop a lasting appreciation for history, literacy, and critical thinking.

Fordham University, Graduate School of Education (August 2017). MST Adolescence Social Studies 7-12. City University of New York, Baruch College (February 2015). BA History. City University of New York, Lehman College (June 2011). BS Physics.