About the store
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
Reading & Following Directions Activity Worksheets High School & Middle School
This activity is a fun interactive way for middle and high school students to understand the importance of following directions by using a Following Directions worksheet and a reflection worksheet. This is perfect for the the first day of school, the first week of school, or anytime, This resource includes: Facilitation TipsEducator Guide Activity Reflection Sheet Color and black and white version>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2a
, W.9-10.3
+4
What’s Your Motivation? Middle & High School Activity for Exploring Motivators
This is an interactive motivation activity for middle and high school students to help them explore and identify how they are motivated and what motivates them - This includes intrinsic and external motivators. This lesson plan is great as an introduction for goal setting lesson plans and to get them re-motivated anytime during the year! This product includes: An Educators' GuideHands-on interactive activityActivity Signs Activity ReflectionKEEP IN MIND: Social-emotional activities work best in
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+46
Cyber Bullying Activity & Cyber Safety Internet Harassment Bullying Prevention
This interactive, hands-on lesson and survey provides the perfect opportunity for teens to reflect on, and evaluate, their own online behaviors so that they are able to recognize bullying conducted over the internet by themselves and others. By answering the questions on the cyber bullying survey, students will gain a better understanding of healthy and unhealthy social media use and will be able to recognize cyberbullying behaviors in themselves that may need to be reevaluated. The guided discu
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
CCSS
W.7.1
, W.7.1a
, W.7.1b
+37
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
Active Listening Communication Skills Activity & Reflection Middle & High School
This activity is a fun interactive way for middle and high school students to learn about the importance of active listening by using activity task cards and activity reflection. Teens can learn to use these communication skills and reflect on their behaviors. This resource includes: Directions 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
Stereotypes Microaggressions Privilege Misunderstandings & Cultural Bias Bundle
Looking for a powerful, age-appropriate activity to help your students understand stereotypes, microaggressions, privilege, bias, misunderstandings, and inclusion? Designed specifically for middle and high school students, these engaging, comprehensive lessons provide students with the opportunity to explore a variety of cultural biases, engage in meaningful conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom, learn to identify microaggressions in everyday situations, explore t
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Around the School Scavenger Hunt Middle & High School Back to School
Are you looking for an exciting way to help your students learn their way around the school while building teamwork and problem-solving skills? Whether it’s the first day or first week of school, a new student orientation, or part of an SEL or Advisory activity, this fun activity is the perfect way to get students moving, thinking, and working together while setting the tone for a welcoming, student-centered culture where everyone feels more confident, connected, and ready to thrive. During thi
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, Family Consumer Sciences, Not Subject Specific
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
Job Interview Questions
This free resource is an easy to use printable which contains 99 practice interview questions. These questions will assist your students in becoming better acquainted with questions asked by the interviewer. It will aid in them being better prepared for the interview.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences
Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Stress Management Scenario Cards and Social Stories Bundle
Empower your middle and high school students to develop effective stress management strategies with these interactive activities. These resource help students identify both healthy and unhealthy coping skills through the use of realistic, thought-provoking scenario cards and social stories. Each scenario represents an example of either a school stress, a personal and/or social-based stress, or a physical health and/or environmental stress followed by a coping strategy used to help relieve the st
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Intentional & Random Acts of Kindness Challenge Middle School & High School
Teens are eager to find places where they feel safe and make real connections with one another, and this Acts of Kindness Challenge is the perfect activity for middle and high school students to take proactive steps to improve their classroom and school environment through random acts of kindness and building empathy. Exploring and engaging in these acts should be easy, and this activity is packed full of resources to make performing random acts of kindness an everyday part of young adults’ live
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
Also included in: Intentional and Random Acts of Kindness Activities Bundle
Responsible Decision Making & Peer Pressure Persuasion Activity Scenario Cards
We want our teens to be self-confident and make informed decisions. It is sometimes difficult for middle and high school students to be influenced by their peers. Peer pressure is a normal part of growing up. They can be influenced in both negative and positive ways. These activities allow an opportunity for teens to read and assess authentic scenarios, identify types of peer pressure, and gain a better understanding of how to handle these situations. This resource includes: 3 Interactive
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
Showing Respect Vs. Disrespect Scenarios High & Middle School Teaching Respect
Engage your middle and high school students with this interactive respect vs. disrespect activity! Students will sort real-life scenarios, discuss guided questions, and reflect on the importance of respect and self-respect in building a positive classroom community. Perfect for character education lessons, advisory, or social-emotional learning, this resource encourages meaningful discussions and reflection around what respect looks like in daily life. It is important for teenagers to understand
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
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
Cyberbullying Prevention Activities Scenario Cards and Game Online Cyber Safety
These cyberbullying scenario cards and game activities are a hands-on, interactive way for high and middle school teens to learn about the different types of cyber bullying and to learn to recognize online behaviors that are considered to be bullying. The use of real-life scenario cards is an excellent way for teens and young adults to learn to recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy social media use in themselves and others and to learn to be proactive about cyber safety and resp
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
CCSS
W.7.1
, W.7.1a
, W.7.1b
+37
Introduction to Stereotypes Microaggressions Privilege & Bias Inclusion Activity
Looking for a powerful, age-appropriate activity to help your students understand stereotypes, microaggressions, privilege, bias, and inclusion? This engaging lesson, designed specifically for middle and high school students, is designed to foster meaningful conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom by challenging students to analyze real-world cases and cultural understanding cards and categorize them into one of five key concepts: microaggressions, stereotyping, ov
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Understanding Bullying Activity What is Bullying for High and Middle School
Bullying is a pervasive problem that affects middle and high school students. Understanding what bullying is and why bullying occurs can help teens identify when there is a problem and help students to create solutions. This interactive activity is an engaging way for middle and high school students to learn about bullying! This resource includes all of the following: Educators' GuideChallenge Questions and Answers12 Small Bullying Cards12 Large Bullying CardsCreate Your Own Scenario CardsBully
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling
CCSS
W.7.1
, W.7.1a
, W.7.1b
+37
Identifying Implicit Bias Types of Bias & Cultural Understanding Middle & High
Looking for a powerful, age-appropriate activity to help your students recognize, understand, and challenge different forms of cultural bias? Designed specifically for middle and high school students, this engaging lesson explores a variety of cultural biases, such as stereotyping, invisibility bias, affinity bias, name bias, beauty bias, conformity bias, and more. Through the use of real-life examples, students will engage in meaningful conversations and will self-reflect on the impact of bias
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
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
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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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