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I have had my work published in literary magazines, and I run my own blog where I discuss issues in education. I have helped create an online news publication from scratch for a high school newspaper.
I have worked as a librarian and have a expansive knowledge of the types of books teenagers enjoy reading. I have also spearheaded the digitization of thousands of pages of local yearbooks and newspapers. In the same vain, I have taken thousands of grave-site photos to aid in local genealogy research.
My teaching journey is new. I began clinical experience in August 2023, and began student teaching in January 2025. Despite being new to the classroom, I have earned the respect of my students and have created many classroom resources to assist in my teaching.
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Advocacy (Persuasive) Essay Rubric
This rubric is paired with the advocacy essay students will be completing. The essay centers around advocating for a marginalized community.
10th - 11th
English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1b
+7
PQ4R worksheet
PQ4R worksheet for students to write on physically. This will help guide students through the process of the PQ4R reading strategy.
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.6.2
, RI.7.1
, RI.7.2
+9
Guide to Group Projects: Cheat Sheet
This is a cheat sheet for students to reference while working in groups. This provides basic tips and strategies for working in a group and with partners on a collaborative project.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
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Experience
I have had my work published in literary magazines, and I run my own blog where I discuss issues in education. I have helped create an online news publication from scratch for a high school newspaper.
I have worked as a librarian and have a expansive knowledge of the types of books teenagers enjoy reading. I have also spearheaded the digitization of thousands of pages of local yearbooks and newspapers. In the same vain, I have taken thousands of grave-site photos to aid in local genealogy research.
My teaching journey is new. I began clinical experience in August 2023, and began student teaching in January 2025. Despite being new to the classroom, I have earned the respect of my students and have created many classroom resources to assist in my teaching.
Teaching style
Emphasizing positivity, and using reinforcement, over negativity and punishment. I believe in Bloom's Taxonomy and partnering struggling students with proficient students.
It's important to remember that great writers are not born, but taught. Readers were encouraged and reinforced, and did not develop their love for reading alone. I encourage my students to write in detail. I make my classroom interactive for my students, as I believe that it's how they learn best.
I believe that teachers earn the respect of their students, and owe their students the same respect. I believe in increasing a student's privileges when they demonstrate trustworthiness.
Additional biographical information
I am an English teacher to many amazing students. I live in Southern Illinois, and have a dog named Libby. I love both of my jobs: being a teacher and a librarian. I believe in staying positive and always being ready to learn.
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