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Welcome to Informed Decisions! I.D. provides educators with engaging, culturally competent Advisory and social-emotional learning resources to engage multicultural urban youth populations!
For over two decades I have worked with students whose ages have ranged from nursery school through high school and young adults. This includes: court and gang-involved, LGBTQ+, teen mothers, and special needs populations.
Throughout my career I've taught, counseled, ensured support and academic intervention services, supervised, designed curriculum, and developed programs. A few of these programs include; Advisory, Family Groups, Conflict Resolution, Managing Difficult Behaviors, life skills, social-emotional skills, and Rites of Passage. I've also conducted staff professional development trainings on classroom management, program development, and implementation, as well as conducted trainings on various other topics.
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Organization Skills Time Management Skills & Study Skills Activities Bundle
These activities are perfect for middle and high school students to explore and learn organizational skills, time management skills, and note taking skills. This bundle includes interactive hands-on activities with time saving step-by-step instructions, an organization survey, note taking practice, multiple tips, worksheets, and much more to keep your students organized and less stressed as they navigate their many responsibilities. This resource includes:Organizational and Study Skills Tips Han
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1b
, W.11-12.1
+27
Time Management Activities & Time Management Skills for Middle & High School
Time management is an essential life skill that teens often struggle with. The time management activities included in this interactive resource provide the perfect opportunity for students to become more aware of how they spend their time throughout the day. Through the use of a blank daily schedule, along with an interactive worksheet, students will be able to see a visual representation of how their time is spent. This hands-on resource also includes a reflection worksheet to help students as
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
School Counseling
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2a
, W.9-10.3
+4
Organization Skills Activities and Study Skills for Middle and High School
Middle and high school students sometimes become overwhelmed trying to get organized. This resource provides an opportunity for students to measure their current level of organization and study habits, in order to begin creating a plan for organizing their school, home, and personal lives. Complete with tips and a reflection activity, teens will soon be on their way to becoming more efficient and less stressed about juggling their many responsibilities! This resource includes: • Step-by-step act
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
School Counseling
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2a
, W.9-10.3
+4
Active Listening Activities Social Communication Skills Verbal & Non Verbal Cues
This activity is a fun way for middle and high school students to learn about the importance of verbal cues and two-way communication. Effective communication benefits everyone when it is a mutual exchange of ideas. This resource includes: Communication GameInstruction CardsCommunication CardsBlank Communication CardsFacilitation TipsEducator Guide Activity Reflection Sheet Color and black and white version> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > &g
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2a
, W.9-10.3
+4
Note Taking Activities Organization and Study Skills for Middle & High School
Students can often struggle to take organized, efficient notes. The interactive activities in this resource connect to real-world use of writing text passages and include tips and strategies to take notes as quickly and efficiently as possible. The use of abbreviations and symbols are taught, and students are given the opportunity to create their own. This resource includes: • Step-by-step activity directions • Note Taking Tips Handout • Symbols and Abbreviations Worksheet • Reading and Writing
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
School Counseling
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2a
, W.9-10.3
+4
Social Emotional Learning and Advisory Survey Discussion Topics to Engagement
This checklist is fantastic for surveying your teens and young adults about their interests in social-emotional and life-skills. You can use this checklist to shape your program or address the topics as individual workshops. It is available for you in both print and digital. It includes a tally sheet to assess which topics students are most interested in discussing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&g
6th - 12th, Higher Education
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Perceptions & Perspectives Taking Activity Point of View for Middle & High Teens
Middle and high school students struggle to understand that everyone does not have the same view of every situation. Perceptions and perspectives help students see the world in a new way. This activity allows participants to visually see how the same situation can appear different to others. This resource includes: Strike A Pose ActivityFacilitation TipsEducator Guide Activity Reflection Sheet Color and black and white versionKEEP IN MIND: Social-emotional activities work best in an environment
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
School Counseling
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2a
, W.9-10.3
+4
Also included in: Perceptions & Perspectives Bundle Exploring Bias Personal Boundaries
Conversation Starters Ice Breaker Activities for Team Building & Morning Meeting
At the start of each new year, whether it’s for the first day of school, the first week of school, a school advisory program, or staff workshop we can struggle sometimes struggle to know what to talk about. This activity allows for a fun way for teens and adults to get to know each other with either low or high risk questions. 200 ways to know you activity is a great way to build a sense of community with your students. It is a great way to make back-to-school fun! This product includes: 200 Con
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
CCSS
W.7.1
, W.8.1
, W.9-10.1
+9
Assertive Communication & Listening & Following Directions Skills Activity
Teens often struggle to communicate with others, through this interactive activity is a fun way for middle and high school students to learn about the importance of communication, and to build a positive sense of community. This resource includes: 32 Communication Cards8 Blank Communication CardsFacilitation TipsEducator Guide Activity Reflection Sheet Color and black and white versionBehavior: Social Skills B-SS 1: Use effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills B-S
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2a
, W.9-10.3
+4
Conversation Starters Ice Breaker Activities and Team Building for Teens
At the start of each new year, whether it’s for a school advisory program, or staff workshop we can struggle sometimes struggle to know what to talk about. This activity allows for a fun way for teens and adults to get to know each other with either low or high risk questions. Great ways to know you activity by building a sense of community with your students. This product includes: 18 Conversation Starter CardsStep-by-step activity directionsInteractive activityFacilitator TipsGuided discussi
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
CCSS
W.7.1
, W.8.1
, W.9-10.1
+9
Also included in: Conversation Starters Bundle Ice Breaker & Team Building Activities
Self Worth Conversation Starters Ice Breaker and Team Building Activities
At the start of each new year, whether it’s for a the first day of school, the first week of school,, an advisory program, or staff workshop we can struggle sometimes struggle to know what to talk about. This activity allows for a fun way for teens and adults to get to know each other and build a positive sense of self with either low or high risk questions. 102 ways to know you activity is a great way to build a sense of community with your students. It is a great way to make back-to-school fun
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
CCSS
W.7.1
, W.8.1
, W.9-10.1
+9
Also included in: Conversation Starters Bundle Ice Breaker & Team Building Activities
Dating Relationship & Intimate Relationship Skills for Healthy Relationships
We teach our high school students about reproduction and where babies come from, but often overlook the questions teens have about emotions and romantic relationships when dealing with sex. This activity will allow students the opportunity to have open conversations about feelings, behaviors, and choices about sexual activities. Guided answers will help you guide teens to answer these difficult questions! This resources includes: Interactive activityStep-by-step activity directionsActivity Refle
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, Health, School Counseling
CCSS
W.7.2d
, W.7.2f
, W.8.2
+45
Ice Breakers Team Building Name Game Activities High & Middle School Icebreakers
At the start of each new year, whether it’s for the first day of school, the first week of school, an advisory program, or a workshop, it’s inevitable that we have to learn the names of the incoming students or participants. This activity allows for new fun interactive ways for students to learn each others names, and make back-to-school fun! This product includes: • Step-by-step activity directions • Interactive activities • Essential Question(s) • Guided discussion questions and answers •
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects, School Counseling
Peer Pressure and Persuasion Activity for High and Middle School Students
This activity is a fun way for middle and high school students to learn about the importance of peer pressure. Oftentimes when students hear the phrase “peer pressure,” they may automatically think that it is only about using drugs or alcohol. And yes, teens can be pressured to use drugs or alcohol, but they can also be pressured in other situations and more subtle ways. This activity will allow students the opportunity to understand how teens can be subtly pressured into engaging in activities
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2a
, W.9-10.3
+4
Unhealthy Vs. Healthy Friendship Activities Friendship Skills High & Middle
Looking for a fun and engaging way to get your middle school and/or high school students involved in learning about friendships? These hands-on, interactive stations are a great way for them to learn to identify the many types and levels of friendships, explore how to effectively handle disagreements in friendships, and determine what characteristics make someone a good friend, all while getting to move around! Real-life scenarios are used for identifying the types of friendships. This resourc
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
W.8.1
, W.8.1a
, W.8.1b
+30
Preventing Pregnancy & Spread of Sexually Transmitted Infection Activity
This activity will allow students the opportunity to visually see how and begin to understand how quickly and easily diseases can be spread. They may often think they are invincible and that nothing bad will ever happen to them. This activity will also allow students the opportunity to understand the how important it is to use condoms. This resources includes: Interactive activityStep-by-step activity directionsActivity ReflectionEssential Question(s)Guided discussion questions and answersPost
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Health, School Counseling
CCSS
W.7.2d
, W.7.2f
, W.8.2
+45
Expectations Ground Rules & Group Agreements Activity Group Song or Rap
Looking for a fun way to get your students actively involved in establishing the expectations and ground rules for your class, Advisory, or Social-Emotional group? Look no further! These interactive, hands-on activities provide the perfect opportunity for your students to express their creative side and establish classroom rules and expectations. With the students working together to choose the rap or song they feel best demonstrates the agreed-upon rules, an inclusive and positive learning env
6th - 12th, Higher Education
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS, NGSS
W.6.4
, W.7.4
, W.8.4
+14
Also included in: Expectations Ground Rules and Group & Class Agreements for Engagement
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Informed Decisions! I.D. provides educators with engaging, culturally competent Advisory and social-emotional learning resources to engage multicultural urban youth populations!
For over two decades I have worked with students whose ages have ranged from nursery school through high school and young adults. This includes: court and gang-involved, LGBTQ+, teen mothers, and special needs populations.
Throughout my career I've taught, counseled, ensured support and academic intervention services, supervised, designed curriculum, and developed programs. A few of these programs include; Advisory, Family Groups, Conflict Resolution, Managing Difficult Behaviors, life skills, social-emotional skills, and Rites of Passage. I've also conducted staff professional development trainings on classroom management, program development, and implementation, as well as conducted trainings on various other topics.
Teaching style
-Collaborate interactive methodologies, integrating the four main learning styles
-Strengths-based perspective
-Trauma informed Lens
-Culturally informed Lens
-Best Practices
Awards & shining teacher moments
Outstanding Acts and Compassion Award
My own education history
Boston University
Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice and Concentration in Juvenile Delinquency
Fordham University
Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI)
License and Certifications:
LCSW,Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), NYC DOE Certification for Conflict Resolution Mediation, and Working with Teens 12-17 YMCA Training Certification
Additional biographical information
Informed Decisions provides Advisory and Social-emotional learning resources for teachers and counselors working with multicultural urban youth, teens, and young adults. Culturally, racially, and developmentally appropriate materials are created to engage, educate, guide, and inspire our young people. Students deserve to be afforded equitable opportunities to become productive contributing members of society. Together we can engage multicultural youth in making informed decisions about their lives and future successes!
Thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I look forward to hearing from you!
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