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I've been in the classroom since 2000, beginning with teaching EAL in the UK and internationally then ELA, Psychology, TOK, and interdisciplinary humanities, across secondary school (G6-12).
I'm currently a full-time instructional coach in a diverse international school in Asia, where I work with insightful, multilingual teenagers and educators from around the world. My mission is to support our great educators in designing more inclusive, engaging, and culturally-sustaining classrooms.
My other passion is positive psychology 🧠 coaching which you can explore through Positively Flourishing (positivelyflourishing.com).
I present at international and online conferences, where I facilitate sessions on coaching, wellbeing, DEIB ♾️🤟🏽💚🏳️🌈, and psychology-informed teaching practices. I love connecting, so don't hesitate to reach out even if just to say, 'Hi, it's me!' 👋🏽
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Macbeth Reader’s Theatre Script | Adapted Shakespeare Play Drama
Looking for an accessible Macbeth script for middle school students? This adapted Macbeth Reader’s Theatre script introduces Shakespeare with a clear storyline, simplified language, and engaging performance opportunities for diverse learners. 🎭 Teach Macbeth with Confidence (Even for Reluctant Readers) This adapted Shakespeare script for Macbeth is the perfect introduction to the play for middle school drama, ELA, and mixed-ability classrooms. Designed with accessibility in mind, it suppor
5th - 8th
Drama, Literature, Speaking & Listening
Growth Mindset, Metacognition Strategies & Power of Yet BUNDLE for Middle School
Empower your Grades 6-8 students with ready-to-use strategies that build smarter, more reflective learners, perfect for printable use or Google Classroom! Develop growth mindset for middle school students by introducing metacognition strategies and “power of yet” activities into your classroom. These interactive growth mindset activities for middle and high school develop your students’ metacognition strategies through reading, discussion and vocabulary enrichment. Why will these G
5th - 10th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.5
+3
Greek Mythology Activities Bundle for Middle School | Ancient Greece Myths, Game
⭐ Popular with Grades 5–10 | Engaging Greek Mythology Activities for Middle School This Greek Mythology Activities Bundle for Middle School is a versatile, low-prep resource designed to bring Ancient Greece myths to life through stories, games, quests, and collaborative activities. Whether you’re launching a mythology unit or integrating myths into ELA, this bundle supports meaningful learning all year long. Teachers love this resource for its age-neutral visuals, flexible pacing, and high
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies
Making Inferences & Deductions Task Cards | Reading Comprehension | High School
📘 Making Inferences & Deductions Reading Task Cards (Grades 6–10) These Making Inferences & Deductions task cards help middle and high school students strengthen reading comprehension by learning to read between the lines. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, intervention, or independent practice, this set includes 32 engaging reading task cards suitable for any classroom or online learning environment. Designed to get students thinking, talking, and justifying their answe
6th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.6
Greek Mythology Would You Rather Cards | Middle & High School Discussion
These Greek Mythology Would You Rather cards are a fun and challenging discussion activity for middle school and high school students, perfect for review, brain breaks, or lesson openers. Students explore Greek gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures while building critical thinking, reasoning, and speaking skills—online or offline. 🏛️ What’s Included This resource includes 36 unique “Would You Rather…?” cards based on Greek mythology. Each prompt encourages students to evaluate t
7th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies
Middle School Persuasive Speaking Reading Writing Figurative Language ZOMBIES
All my zombie-themed resources BUNDLED together! Covering reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as well as mindset and intelligence activities! Engaging activities that will interest Middle and High school students of all abilities. A variety of activities suitable for subs, group work, discussions and guided work are included. Poetry, prose, inference, songs, speeches...these are just a few of the elements you'll find featured in this bundle. Why will these Middle & High
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading
Podcast Graphic Organizers for ANY Podcast ANY subject POPULAR
Podcast graphic organizer pdfs for any classroom! Looking for a way to introduce podcasts to your classroom with minimal hassle? Here's the solution! Choose any audio (or even video) of any length or topic and have students complete this organiser as they view or listen. As long as your students can read, write, and understand the vocabulary on the organizer, they are ready for this. (Tips on how to be successful with learners as young as 7 and up are included in the download.) Podcasts are popu
Not Specific
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Other (ELA)
Shakespeare Introduction Project & Macbeth Script for Middle & High School
The Shakespeare Introduction Project offers an interactive opportunity for students to create a game using the information in this product. An adapted Macbeth script eases middle school students into the world of Shakespeare and can be used for reader’s theater or a short performance. Why will this Shakespeare Project benefit you?Project-based learning is perfect for reviewing or exploring Shakespeare’s text.Contextual factors help students connect with references in the play.Provides an
6th - 9th
Close Reading, Drama, English Language Arts
Zombie Apocalypse Fun Writing Prompt Task Cards Middle School High School
How do you write a unique zombie story? How do you start a zombie story? What are some cool writing prompts? Here is your answer! These middle school zombie writing prompts include starters for the beginning, middle, and end of writing. Inspire writers with these zombie apocalypse story ideas and writing prompts. These are not your average writing prompts! Each card has been carefully designed, tried, tested, and tweaked to ensure it gets students' writing gears whirring. The variety means you
5th - 9th, Adult Education
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+4
Digital Interactive Notebook & Bell Ringer Templates ALL Subjects MIDDLE SCHOOL
These digital interactive notebooks and bell ringer templates are perfect for distance learning as well as in-person classroom teaching. Instructional videos offer support to teachers and students. These digital interactive notebooks can be used with Middle and High School students online with Google Drive or offline with PowerPoint.♥ . SAVE 20% WITH THIS BUNDLE AND GIVE YOUR STUDENTS CHOICES! ♥What’s special about these Digital Interactive Notebooks?↝ These are TEMPLATES, not actual activiti
5th - 11th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Social Studies
Reading Task Cards - Citing Evidence & Supporting Ideas - SET 1 - Zombies
Looking for a way to develop your students' reading, while having fun - look no further! These cards have 12 short texts for students to really drill down into the skills they need to become excellent readers. Students love zombies and this, along with my other themed resources, keeps them smiling through the whole unit. I've used this with secondary (middle school) students who tell me they really enjoy these short activities to focus on particular skills. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW MEI am used to t
5th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
Spy Files: Agent Activity Pack Middle School Secret Agent Adventure BUNDLE
Save $$$ with this bundled pack to enhance your spy genre or adventure unit, after-school activity, or summer camp. Inside are engaging activities for reading, writing, speaking and listening. All are designed to engage students and link their thinking to previous knowledge (activate their schemata). Included: → Car workshop slides (with video) → Car workshop planning sheet (including version for ESL / SpEd). → Gadget workshop slides (with video) → Gadget workshop rubric → Villain assignment de
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Reading
Character Traits Mini Lesson for Middle School & High School PRINTABLE
Looking for a mini lesson on direct and indirect character traits for middle school, high school or even adult learners? Here's your answer! This 8-page printable offers students an explanation of character traits with a list of possible traits to look out for. It also includes 2 versions of a graphic organizer for students to find examples and evidence for character traits. 4 extracts are provided for further practice. An example is also included. This is perfect as a sub plan or cover
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
IB Psychology Bell Ringers for High School | Daily Warm-Ups & Starters -15 Weeks
These IB Psychology bell ringers for high school are engaging daily warm-ups and class starters designed to build critical thinking, SEL skills, and content mastery over 15 weeks. Perfect for IBDP, AP, AICE, CLEP, and high school psychology courses, each bell ringer takes 5 minutes or less and fits seamlessly into any lesson. 📘 What’s Included This resource provides 15 weeks of daily psychology bell ringers, each day built around a consistent weekly theme to keep students engaged and f
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Reading Comprehension Book Discussion Task Cards | ANY Novel Study Middle School
Use these reading task cards for your Middle School students. Test reading comprehension and encourage discussion with the 24 reading discussion task cards, suitable to be used with ANY novel study. Why will these Reading Comprehension Task Cards benefit you?Digital version included for online learningPrint version for in-person lessonsEngaging discussion prompts that can be used with any novel, any genre..Excellent discussion promptsPerfect for mini-lessons, whole class teaching, coopera
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
TONS of Hexagonal Thinking Templates｜Print｜ Google Drive｜Distance Learning
Looking for a way to develop your students' critical thinking skills. Read about, and be inspired by, hexagonal thinking - which can be used in ALL subjects - here, here and here. It's a great approach for visible thinking, metacognition and discussion. Students are engaged for the entire process as they work to justify the connections they're making in obvious and creative ways. This product contains printable ready-to-go templates AND digital templates for use with Google Drive - fo
Not Specific
For All Subjects, Social Studies
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
, CCRA.SL.3
+3
Zombie Apocalypse Figurative Language in Songs Middle School - FUN!
Get that lesson out of the way with all the prep done for you (or your sub)! Students use these figurative language worksheets in an engaging way by reading and/or listening to music lyrics along the zombie / death theme. They'll be tapping their feet and enjoying themselves, reducing the anxiety often associated with figurative language and poetry. The materials include examples of figurative language in songs, including similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, alliteration etc. These activities build
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Poetry
World Mythology Creation Myths Reading Skills Middle School & Up Multicultural
Practice reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in this world mythology for middle school bundle. This resource combines products from my World Mythology for Middle Schoolers & Up series - specifically, those focused on creation myths from all around the world. Designed for in-person, online, or hybrid learning, you will be able to cater for all students. Materials can be printed and I provide digital versions where needed. Designed with teens in mind, the lessons are interactive, c
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
FUN Introduction to Greek Mythology Olympic Games Middle School & Tweens
Introduce Greek mythology with this FUN activity for tweens & teens. This is a physical lesson I use at the start of my mythology / Ancient Greece unit to engage the class and get them excited about studying Greek mythology. Students absolutely LOVE this lesson, so don't be surprised if they ask to repeat it (which is a great way to celebrate the end of your unit too!) Use it within your class, or create teams to manage the events and open it up to the wider community - an absolute blast! See
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Physical Education, Social Studies
Found Poetry Blackout Poetry Activity Lesson Plan Cover Lesson Middle School
Downloaded over 2000 times! Looking for a way to THOROUGHLY engage your students with poetry - look no further. Use this at any point in a poetry unit, but especially at the start, to get your students excited about what they're going to explore. This presentation guides students (and you) through a variety of different ways to approach found poems, including blackout poetry. >>>> Explore how to promote a culturally-sustaining approach with these materials in this blog post. It's eas
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry
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About the store
Experience
I've been in the classroom since 2000, beginning with teaching EAL in the UK and internationally then ELA, Psychology, TOK, and interdisciplinary humanities, across secondary school (G6-12).
I'm currently a full-time instructional coach in a diverse international school in Asia, where I work with insightful, multilingual teenagers and educators from around the world. My mission is to support our great educators in designing more inclusive, engaging, and culturally-sustaining classrooms.
My other passion is positive psychology 🧠 coaching which you can explore through Positively Flourishing (positivelyflourishing.com).
I present at international and online conferences, where I facilitate sessions on coaching, wellbeing, DEIB ♾️🤟🏽💚🏳️🌈, and psychology-informed teaching practices. I love connecting, so don't hesitate to reach out even if just to say, 'Hi, it's me!' 👋🏽
Teaching style
My teaching is grounded in the EMPOWER framework: a set of guiding values I developed to reflect my beliefs about education and learning. It shapes everything from lesson design to coaching conversations:
🚀 E – Ethics: I nurture learners who act with integrity and empathy, whether they're analysing literature, navigating peer relationships, or exploring the brain. Kindness is everything.
🚀 M – Metacognition: I actively teach students how to learn, reflect, and adapt. Helping learners “hack” their own brains is one of the most powerful tools we can offer.
🚀 P – Personalisation: No two students are the same. Neurodiversity rocks! My resources are designed to meet diverse needs, especially for multilingual learners and students from underrepresented groups. I'm always open to learning more & applying that learning immediately.
🚀 O – Ownership: I embed student voice and choice wherever possible - through inquiry-based tasks, self-assessment, and reflection.
🚀 W – Ways of Learning: I draw from multiple approaches: project-based learning, cognitive science, direct instruction, and Universal Design for Learning, selecting what's best for particular learners.
🚀 E – Encourage: Whether teaching or coaching, I aim to build confidence, autonomy, and self-efficacy in all learners, students and teachers alike.
🚀 R – Rigour: I believe rigour and joy can coexist. I challenge students with complex ideas and support them to rise to the challenge.
What else?
I'm deeply committed to equity and inclusion. I keep up with research and practical strategies around culturally responsive teaching, positive psychology, student voice, trauma-informed education, and UDL through my doctoral studies. I design materials for diverse classrooms, particularly in enquiry-based and international contexts, and support schools in implementing DEIB practices through coaching and professional development.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I hold a BA in English & Philosophy from the University of Liverpool, a Master’s in Education (Applied Linguistics), and a PGCE in English & Drama. I also have a Cambridge Certificate in teaching English to adults and young learners. I’m currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education at the University of Bath, focusing on instructional coaching and andragogy.
My highlights include:
🌟 Presenting at Learning2, 21st Century Learning, and the Global IB Conference
🌟 Publishing with Heinemann, Teachit, and ZigZag Education
🌟 Examining for IB, A Level, GCSE, and Cambridge Young Learners
🌟 Mentoring teachers and student presenters
🌟 Leading the Psychology Virtual Summit, featuring 30+ global speakers & over 1,000 participants
Still, the best recognition of all? A student saying, “I never thought I could do this...but I did.”
My own education history
BA in English & Philosophy
MA in Education (Applied Linguistics)
PGCE in English & Drama (national teacher certification)
CELTA & CELTYL (Cambridge certificate in teaching English to adults, kids and teens)
EdD - in progress
My learning journey reflects my belief that teachers should also be lifelong learners, constantly evolving to meet the needs of their students and communities.
Additional biographical information
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