I was just accepted to facilitate the assessment writing at the Arizona Department of Education. I have a passion for good objective test questions. All of my assessments are based of off Common Core standards and are standard based.
Designed and initiated new Computer Science program and curriculum including Software Engineering and AP Computer Science classes. Involved with Intel’s test pilot for Galileo board curriculum and Science Foundation Arizona Innovation at Work program. Attending CS4HS Scalable Game Design workshop for high school computer science curriculum. Participated in SPARK App League. Utilizes project management for planning curriculum and assessing learning. Works with administration to assist with training teachers on new technologies. Uses an LMS to manage classroom curriculum and implement lessons. Creates job aids, videos, and tutorials to assist students in developing software programs, websites, and web 2.0 tools. Helps to lead a team of teachers in planning to ensure rigor and standards are being maintained. Deals with managing a class to meet state testing deadlines.
The following assessment includes two forms - A and B - along with an answer key for each. It has an answer sheet included as well.
This assessment is common core aligned and assesses skills. In the assessment students must do a close reading of a passage and answer questions analyzing that passage. Passage is about 100 lines. There is also a short matching section for: locations and characters. It has them analyzing figurative language and explaining the impact on the reader. It also has stu
The following assessment includes 55 questions, an answer key, and an answer sheet.
This assessment is common core aligned and assesses skills. In the assessment students must do a close reading of a passage and answer questions analyzing that passage. Passage is about 45 lines. There is also a short matching section for: locations and characters. It has them analyzing figurative language and explaining the impact on the reader. It also has students read short quotes from the play and identi
Common Core based assessment. Includes two forms - A and B.
Students must do a close reading and answer text dependent questions. Excerpts include: Sections from the novel, “I Have a Dream”, and “Letter from Birmingham Jail”. Test assesses skills and includes text for students to analyze. Students analyze author choices and as well as literary devices and their effects on the reader. Also includes vocabulary in-context questions. Students must identify quotes and thematic connections.
Test i
8th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
The following assessment includes two forms - A & B - along with an answer key for each. It has an answer sheet with essay questions on the back.
This assessment is common core aligned and assesses skills. In the assessment students must do a close reading of a passage and answer questions analyzing those passages. It is modeled after a common core assessment and includes questions that have 2 parts. There is also a short matching section for: terms, locations and events, and characters. It ha
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
The following unit test is for Java for and while loops. It also includes nested loops. There is short answer, multiple choice, code writing, output writing. 22 questions.
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Java Programming 2D Array notes with sample two dimensional arrays. Original file so you can make changes as you see fit. Goes over each part of a 2D array and how to declare and initialize them. Does require that they already know arrays.
There is active participation: Two truths a lie, guided practice, and code writing activities in PowerPoint as well.
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Java programming multiple choice String quiz. Original file so you can make changes as you see fit. Assesses how to declare and initialize a String, escape sequences, concatenation, and the following methods: substring(), length(), charAt(), and indexOf().
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This assessment has students demonstrating their knowledge of using the JOptionPane Class. They will have to read and write code using both GUI input and output.
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This PowerPoint guides students with examples on writing methods. It has them read code, write code, and debug code. It has them labeling method headers, debugging basic methods, and reading example code. It is more than just lecture. It includes active participation strategies every few minutes to keep students engaged in learning.
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Java Programming 2D Array assessment with coding writing. Original file so you can make changes as you see fit. Assesses how to declare and initialize, print all the elements, writing a method that returns a manipulated 2D array, and testing whether a 2D array is ragged or not.
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Java Programming String Unit Test. Original file so you can make changes as you see fit. Assesses how to read a method header, String methods, concatenation, and the three ways to compare Strings (==, .equals(), and compareTo()).
There is an answer sheet and a short method writing section on Strings as well.
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This lab guides students with hands on practice of programming with conditional statements. It has them read code, write code, and debug code. 5 program assignments with example output. It has them program using conditional operators, if, if/else, and logical operators.
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This lab guides students with hands on practice of programming while loops. It has them read code, write code, and debug code. 5 program assignments with example output.
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This lab guides students with hands on practice of programming using the Random class. It has them read code, write code, and debug code. 2 program assignments with example output.
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This quiz assesses the student's ability to write and call methods. They are require to label a method header, write method headers and return statements, and call methods from the main method.
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This assessment has students demonstrating their knowledge of using the Math Class. They will have to read and write code. Change mathematical expressions to code using the Math class.
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Java Programming Math Class notes with sample method headers. Original file so you can make changes as you see fit. Goes over each part of the method so they can use the API to use this class.
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This lab guides students with hands on practice to writing static methods. It has them read code, write code, and debug code. 5 program assignments with example output. Challenging but by the end they have really master methods.
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This lab guides students with hands on practice to writing GUI Dialog Boxes. It has them read code, write code, and debug code. 4 program assignments with example output. Allows students to work with input and output. Programs require students parse data and perform calculations including Modulus.
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Java Programming GUI Dialog Boxes notes with sample code. ConfirmDialog, ShowDialog, and InputDialog. Original file so you can make changes as you see fit.
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I was just accepted to facilitate the assessment writing at the Arizona Department of Education. I have a passion for good objective test questions. All of my assessments are based of off Common Core standards and are standard based.
Designed and initiated new Computer Science program and curriculum including Software Engineering and AP Computer Science classes. Involved with Intel’s test pilot for Galileo board curriculum and Science Foundation Arizona Innovation at Work program. Attending CS4HS Scalable Game Design workshop for high school computer science curriculum. Participated in SPARK App League. Utilizes project management for planning curriculum and assessing learning. Works with administration to assist with training teachers on new technologies. Uses an LMS to manage classroom curriculum and implement lessons. Creates job aids, videos, and tutorials to assist students in developing software programs, websites, and web 2.0 tools. Helps to lead a team of teachers in planning to ensure rigor and standards are being maintained. Deals with managing a class to meet state testing deadlines.
Teaching style
I have a very hands on based approach. I try to give my students as much practice as possible. The tests I write are application based. They assess skills and not their memory.
I give rigorous class assignments, labs, and tests to best prepare students for college and the industry.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Awarded a grant to teach the computer science class. Awarded a grant to further my education in computer science.
My own education history
University of Colorado Denver August 2010 – July 2012
M.A. Information and Learning Technologies with a focus in eLearning and Adult Education
GPA 4.0
Arizona State University August 2005 – May 2010
B.A.E. Secondary Education English – with a minor in communications
Magna Cum Laude for receiving GPA 3.73
Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Lambda Delta – National Honors Societies, ASU Chapter
Additional biographical information
I am an ASU fan! Go Devils! When I am not working I enjoy cooking, hiking, napping, playing volleyball, catching movies, shopping and of course READING! I love spending as much time as I can with my one year old daughter Charlotte.
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