Identity Forward
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Haltom City, Texas, United States
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With a strong foundation in education, prevention, criminal justice, and social services, I have a deep understanding of how these fields intersect. I believe that education holds the power to create transformative change on individual, familial, and community levels, by equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in all areas of life.
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Plan Your Path: A Holistic Life‑Path Discovery Guide
Help youth explore who they are and make aligned, realistic decisions about their future with this 7‑step, identity‑based planning guide. Instead of pushing youth to choose one “perfect” career, this resource helps them understand their personality, strengths, values, interests, and real‑life circumstances so they can create meaningful pathways that fit who they are right now. What Youth Will LearnYouth will: Discover their personality typeIdentify their top strengthsExplore interests using the
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Can You Afford To Adult? – Budgeting & Financial Literacy Game
This lesson begins with a warm‑up activity and an introduction to budgeting basics, giving students the foundation they need to make informed financial choices. Then, the interactive budgeting game challenges middle and high school students to test their decision‑making skills in a fun, engaging way. Students must earn enough money to cover a monthly rent of $1,556 by guessing the prices of everyday items and deciding whether each one is a Need or a Want. Correct guesses earn money, while incorr
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy, Social Emotional Learning
Community Cultural Wealth: Discovering My Strengths
Help youth explore and celebrate their personal and cultural strengths using Dr. Tara Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth framework. This resource guides youth through reflection, discussion, and creative expression, helping them build confidence, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the strengths they carry within themselves, their families, and their communities. What’s IncludedYouth‑friendly definitions and examples of all six types of cultural wealthReflection questions that promote self‑awa
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Exploring Values: $10 to Build Your Ideal Partner
This engaging, interactive activity invites youth to explore the qualities they value in a partner through a creative $10 budgeting challenge. Using a limited “budget,” youth choose from a list of traits to “build” their ideal partner, encouraging meaningful reflection on values, boundaries, and what helps them feel supported in relationships. This resource is perfect for sparking conversations about alignment, personal values, and relationship expectations. It can be used on its own or as an ad
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Honoring My Whole Self: A Guided SEL Reflection on Identity & Authenticity
Help youth explore identity, emotional safety, and authenticity with this powerful self‑reflection activity. Honoring My Whole Self guides youth through the masks they wear, the parts of themselves they show the world and the parts they protect. Through thoughtful prompts, grounding reminders, and an empowering truth‑claiming activity, youth build self‑awareness, confidence, and healthy boundaries. This resource is trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and designed to support youth in understa
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Empathy & Perspective-Taking SEL Worksheet – 6 Print-Ready Pages!
Help youth build emotional intelligence, social awareness, and stronger classroom connections with this engaging SEL resource. This 6‑page, print‑and‑go activity guides youth through meaningful self‑reflection, a relatable real‑world scenario, and opportunities to practice empathy and perspective‑taking, all with zero prep required. What’s InsideClear, youth‑friendly explanations of empathy and perspective‑takingScenario‑based analysis to help youth apply both skills in real lifePersonal reflect
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
Critical Thinking Worksheet + Card Game
Help middle and high school youth strengthen their critical thinking skills with this engaging worksheet and collaborative classroom game. Youth will learn how to slow down, examine the small picture (details), zoom out to understand the big picture (context), consider multiple perspectives, and form their own well‑supported opinions. What’s IncludedA ready‑to‑print worksheet introducing youth to critical thinking with guided practice3 scenario cards (school news, social media/pop culture, real‑
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise for Emotional Regulation and Mindfulness
Support your students in reconnecting with the present moment with this simple, sensory-based 5‑4‑3‑2‑1 Grounding Exercise. This activity invites students to pause, notice their surroundings, and use their senses as a way to feel more anchored and aware. It’s a gentle, choice-based tool that students can use during moments when their mind or body feels busy, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Students will list 5 things they can see, 4 things they can touch, 3 things they can hear, 2 things they can
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Emotional Awareness: A Personal, Familial, and Cultural Reflection
Help youth explore their emotions through a meaningful, culturally grounded lens. This activity guides students in understanding how emotions show up in their bodies and minds, and how family, culture, and lived experiences shape emotional expression. It’s an engaging way to build emotional intelligence, self‑awareness, and empathy in any classroom. Key FeaturesEmotion Reflection Prompts: Students reflect on emotions such as joy, anger, sadness, frustration, excitement, fear, and more — connecti
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
With a strong foundation in education, prevention, criminal justice, and social services, I have a deep understanding of how these fields intersect. I believe that education holds the power to create transformative change on individual, familial, and community levels, by equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in all areas of life.
Teaching style
I believe every student deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and safe. My teaching is rooted in connection, dignity, and the belief that young people thrive when they are met with genuine respect. I create learning spaces where students can show up as their whole selves, not just the parts they think the world will accept. My approach blends trauma‑informed practices, culturally responsive teaching, and real‑world relevance. I design learning experiences that help students understand themselves, build emotional awareness, and develop the confidence to walk in their truth. Through reflection, dialogue, and hands‑on activities, I support students in exploring identity, strengthening their voice, and practicing healthy boundaries. I prioritize relationships, belonging, and psychological safety. When students feel grounded and supported, they are more open to learning, growing, and taking meaningful risks. My resources are crafted to be accessible, thoughtful, and deeply human, tools that empower students not just academically, but personally.
My own education history
I earned my B.S. in Criminal Justice from Texas Wesleyan University in 2012 and obtained my Family and Consumer Science teaching certification in 2018.
Additional biographical information
Born and raised in Texas, I live by the principle that our actions, not just our words, reflect who we truly are. I believe we rise to the level of our beliefs, and I strive to model what I stand for in every aspect of life. My purpose guides how I move through the world, and I aim to live with integrity in everything I do. If you'd like to connect and learn more about who I am beyond creating educational lessons, follow me on TikTok: @FeliciaMonique08.
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