Everything Is Connected
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Having taught English Language Arts and incorporated related academic skills for nearly 30 years, I have primarily relied on writing and close reading as access points, giving students a solid base. However, I have taken the opportunity to pivot from many other angles to both engage and access student interest and motivation. Having taught skills-based curricula for over the years, I have a broad range of teaching experience at the high school level: AP Language and Composition, English 9, English 10, Enriched 10, American Literature 1 and 2, Grammar and 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.
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BTS!! | Student Info., Writing Sample, & Syllabus Signature Forms (*Pre-AP)
At the beginning of the school year, I want to make certain that students, in fact, really understand the course in which they've enrolled. After students receive the syllabus, I have both the student and his or her parent(s) and/or guardian(s) sign a Syllabus Signature form acknowledging that they've read and understand it. Also included here is a Student Information Datasheet, Contract, and Writing Sample sheet. I want to see something that the student has written in the past year. I wan
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Other (ELA)
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Experience
Having taught English Language Arts and incorporated related academic skills for nearly 30 years, I have primarily relied on writing and close reading as access points, giving students a solid base. However, I have taken the opportunity to pivot from many other angles to both engage and access student interest and motivation. Having taught skills-based curricula for over the years, I have a broad range of teaching experience at the high school level: AP Language and Composition, English 9, English 10, Enriched 10, American Literature 1 and 2, Grammar and 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.
Teaching style
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.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher who mentors others working towards National Board Certification.
My own education history
Our mothers, fathers, and families
B.S. Secondary Education
B.A. Secondary English (Focus Native American Literature Certificate)
M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
NBCT National Board Certified Teacher
Author, Poet, Curriculum Writer, Educational Consultant, Graphic Designer, Baker, Artisan, Artist, EverythingIsConnected0101 . . .
Additional biographical information
Having grown up in the Northwoods, Nelson's career has been an exercise in weaving words with work: gardening, cooking, technical writing, marketing, graphic design, education and training, fusing curriculum and instruction specialties with educating at the middle-, secondary-, and postsecondary levels of education over nearly three decades; they have also been recognized as an Excellence In Education Educator more than several times. Their work has appeared professionally in several professional publications: _The English Journal_, _A Second Opinion_, _The Wisconsin English Journal_ and explore topics such as vocabulary, syntax, and food. Their work continues to evolve and inspire. Connect soon at http://wwweverythingisconnected.
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