English Excursionist
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I am an educator with a passion for empowering learners of all ages to think critically, research wisely, and embrace their unique strengths.
With a strong foundation in both traditional and online education, I bring years of experience teaching students from middle school to adulthood. I specialize in digital literacy, research skills, and self-discovery—helping learners not only evaluate online content for credibility, but also reflect on their own voice, purpose, and potential.
Whether I’m guiding teens through source evaluation or helping adult learners return to school with confidence, my teaching style is rooted in empathy, real-world relevance, and meaningful connection.
Thank you for visiting my store and supporting resources that foster growth, awareness, and digital confidence!
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Online Source Credibility Scavenger Hunt - Bundle
Bonus PowerPoint added Teach your students how to evaluate online information with this engaging, real-world digital literacy scavenger hunt! In this activity, students explore a variety of real websites—from spoof pages to credible organizations—to analyze the credibility, purpose, authorship, and accuracy of each source. Ideal for middle school, high school, or digital literacy units, this worksheet helps students build critical thinking skills by asking: Can you trust everything you read
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Library Skills, Reading Strategies
Digital Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Is This Website Credible?
Teach your students how to evaluate online information with this engaging, real-world digital literacy scavenger hunt! In this activity, students explore a variety of real websites—from spoof pages to credible organizations—to analyze the credibility, purpose, authorship, and accuracy of each source. Ideal for middle school, high school, or digital literacy units, this worksheet helps students build critical thinking skills by asking: Can you trust everything you read online? How do you kno
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Instructional Technology, Writing
Also included in:Â Online Source Credibility Scavenger Hunt - Bundle
Struggling Readers in an Online Environment / Reading Strategies
10 Effective Strategies for Reading English in an Online Environment.I have had over 11 years in an online environment with many successful students who go to on to college. Over 20 years in Education. This 15 slide PowerPoint presentation is for administration, professional development, lead teachers and teachers (to share with their student) who teach in an online environment. Teachers can help struggling students with reading interventions. Tips to Improve reading in an online environment due
5th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Literature
THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (entire breakdown of the chapters)
Chapters 1 - 42 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain. The plot and a quote from each chapter is discussed with a short analysis of that quote with the page number so the teacher can discuss the entire book with the class of students. There are 44 slides #huckfinnppt #huckleberryfinnpowerpoint #allthechaptersoftheadventuresofhuckleberryfinn
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Drama, English Language Arts
Digital Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Is This Website Credible? #2
Another SUPER FUN activity for students to do online or as a class! Teach your students how to evaluate online information with this engaging, real-world digital literacy scavenger hunt! In this activity, students explore a variety of real websites—from spoof pages to credible organizations—to analyze the credibility, purpose, authorship, and accuracy of each source. Ideal for middle school, high school, or digital literacy units, this worksheet helps students build critical thinking skills by
11th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
Also included in:Â Online Source Credibility Scavenger Hunt - Bundle
Document Analysis Worksheet MLA or APA
Have your student review an artifact or document with critical thinking. MLA and APA Students have 6 questions to answer to see if this document is valid and reliable for use as a part of the research paper. Have students review a document on the projector or smart board and answer these questions.
8th - 12th, Not Specific
For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies)
Character Work Sheet / Graphic Organizer
This is a very basic graphic organizer for character breakdowns, how fictional characters behave and how we can determine it with evidence.
Not Specific
Literature, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
Synthesis Chart Template / Graphic Organizer
This chart is to synthesize information for research three columns one for the research questions, the second for found information, and then the third is to help with the synthesis. This graphic organizer helps with EL, IEP, 504, and any student who needs to learn and or practice combining ideas and staying away from plagiarism.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
Action Verbs PowerPoint
This 7 Slide PowerPoint explains about Action Verbs for High School students. EL, ELL, ESL students, Intervention, Foundations, ENG 1, Freshman English, the last slide has a link to great work sheets online.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Writing
The Beginning and Ending of your Speech
This 30 slide PowerPoint is about having an effective introduction and conclusion for your speech or communication class. There are 8 Methods to create an effective speech for your audience in the introduction and to keep a brief but powerful ending as well. #speechintroduction #speechending #speechclass #communicationclass
8th - 12th
For All Subjects
Test Taking Strategies PPT for math AND English a PowerPoint
This PowerPoint is 17 slides and has specific strategies for math and English class with multiple choice strategies for middle school and high school students. This includes before the test, working back words, reading the questions first before reading the passage, pacing and having confidence. #testtakingstrategies#testtakingstandardizedtest#mathenglishtesting#testpractice#testingstrategies#mathtesttaking
6th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Math Test Prep
Test Taking Strategies PPT a PowerPoint
16 Slides for Students in Middle School and High School Strategies include taking time, Multiple Choice, Patience, looking for clues, trusting intuition and not leaving questions blank. This is for either bubble tests or computer testing standardized testing each year. #summativetesttaking#testtakingstrategies#middleschooltesttakingstrategies#highschooltesttakingstrategies#practiceforstatetesting
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, For All Subjects, Reading Strategies
Mise-en-Scene PowerPoint
A 25 slide PowerPoint on Mise-en-Scene. This PowerPoint explains realism, what appears and does not appear in a scene. Early cinema, George Melies, setting, prop, makeup, lighting, shadows, directions, 3 point, high key, low key, chiascuro, and color. This is for film and lit class or film class.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education, Not Specific
Drama, Visual Arts
Narrative Film PowerPoint
This 49 slide PowerPoint can be used in film and Lit class or used for fun in English class for learning about narratives. Narrative form in film: with Casablanca, Three Kings, Harry Potter, Raging Bull, GirlFight, Adaptation, Rashmon, sound: diagetic/nondiagetic elements, fabula and the syuzhet. Three act structure explanation, or how some like the four act. Classical vs non-classical. You will need links to the movies in bold above
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education, Not Specific
Drama, English Language Arts
Narrative PowerPoint/ Narratology
This PowerPoint is about the study and analysis of narrative/ narratology - what it is, the topics, the metalepsis, narration, typical structure of Freytags Pyramid. This is for higher education or AP English 35 slides
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature
Alfred Hitchcock Biography PowerPoint
A PowerPoint on Alfred Hitchcock Biography 11 slides on the life of famous film director. His past, childhood, his loves, and movies. For Film and Lit class or just a film class.
Not Specific
Drama
Editorial Writing PowerPoint
This 49 slide PowerPoint is about the Editorial pages. How to write an effective article. How to be objective, be persuasive, have personal interest, courage, be informative, show awareness, be a crusade for change. This goes through drafting and has great examples for the introduction, body, and conclusion, and checklist. 2 or more weeks worth of work for students.
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education, Not Specific
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Expository
Acting PowerPoint
This PowerPoint is about the different kind of acting techniques: Personality types chameleons cameo types against types personality actors method acting How screen and stage acting changed this is a fun PowerPoint 32 slides with a lot of pictures and examples for discussion
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Robert Heinlein PowerPoint
Biography on science fiction writer Robert Heinlein 8 slides with quotes, stories he wrote, pictures, and writing advice. The words and ideas he invented or promoted as well. Dean of science fiction.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education, Not Specific
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
TEKS
LA.9-12.E1.1.A
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Sound Design, Music and Recording in Movies PowerPoint
15 slide PowerPoint on Sound Design, Music and Recording used in films. For Film and Lit class/ Film class Links to YouTube checked on 1/25/2020 Fun to listen to for a 1-2 hour class depending. With opportunity for discussions during the PPT and Diegetic vs. Non-Diegetic, elements of a sound track and how to best record material etc. Links to cool sounds websites too.
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education, Not Specific
Drama, Other (Performing Arts)
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About the store
Experience
I am an educator with a passion for empowering learners of all ages to think critically, research wisely, and embrace their unique strengths.
With a strong foundation in both traditional and online education, I bring years of experience teaching students from middle school to adulthood. I specialize in digital literacy, research skills, and self-discovery—helping learners not only evaluate online content for credibility, but also reflect on their own voice, purpose, and potential.
Whether I’m guiding teens through source evaluation or helping adult learners return to school with confidence, my teaching style is rooted in empathy, real-world relevance, and meaningful connection.
Thank you for visiting my store and supporting resources that foster growth, awareness, and digital confidence!
Teaching style
I enjoy creating a classroom culture where curiosity, critical thinking, and compassion thrive. My teaching style blends project-based learning with real-world application, helping students make meaningful connections—especially when navigating today’s digital world.
Through creative activities like web credibility scavenger hunts, I equip students with the tools to question sources, challenge assumptions, and think independently online. I promote digital literacy not just as a tech skill, but as a vital life skill—developing savvy researchers and responsible digital citizens.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teachers plant seeds that bloom for years to come.
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My own education history
Associates Degree - Mortuary Science
Mesa Community College
BA - English Literature
Arizona State University
Masters- Education
University of Phoenix
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix
Admin Internship
Grand Canyon University
Additional biographical information
I clean my dogs hair everywhere the same way I read science fiction.
I get to the end and think "Well, that is not going to happen."
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