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
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
Healthy V.S. Unhealthy Dating Relationship Scenario Cards and Activities
The use of scenario cards is an excellent way for high school and middle school to learn to recognize the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy relationships in order to make informed decisions about their current and future relationships. This activity is perfect for both teens and young adults to critically think about the behaviors and characteristics in both healthy and unhealthy dating relationships. This resource includes: 50 Scenario Cards and 2 blank cards for your own scenarios
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Character Education, School Counseling
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 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
Anti Bullying Empathy Activity Bullying Prevention and Hurtful Words & Emotions
Teens may sometimes say hurtful things which affect others in negative ways. As a result, the target may feel alone and believe that they are the only ones impacted by hurtful words. Through the use of this interactive anti-bullying activity, middle and high school students will gain a better understanding of empathy and learn how hurtful words can impact themselves and others. This engaging activity is ideal for creating a supportive and understanding classroom environment. This resource inclu
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Character Education, School Counseling
CCSS
W.7.2
, W.7.2a
, W.7.2b
+91
Nonverbal Communication Body Language Communication Charades and Social Cues
Engage your students in an exciting, interactive game that strengthens their communication skills without saying a word! In this fun, hands-on activity, students pick a communication card and act out the prompt using only gestures and body language. This is perfect for teaching and strengthening nonverbal communication, which is crucial for improving overall communication skills. While communication is important in maintaining professional and personal relationships, it can be a struggle for bot
6th - 12th, Adult Education
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
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
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
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
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
College Planning Timeline & Checklist for Seniors College Prep Activities
Senior year can be stressful for students. This editable comprehensive checklist is a monthly college planning timeline and guide for Senior high school students. It is an easy way to help seniors remain focused and know the next steps and tasks they need to accomplish when applying to and choosing a college. This resource I great for students. parents/guardians, teachers, and school counselors. It is easily editable to allow you the option to modify each section for your specific school or are
12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
School Counseling, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.11-12.4
, CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
+4
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
Job Interview Skills Activities Work Readiness & Career Preparation for Teens
Teens and young adults can be nervous when going on interviews. Using scenario cards, this interactive activity allows students to identify the do’s and don’ts during the interview, and provides an opportunity for them to build self-confidence and interviewing skills! This resource includes: • 116 Do's and Don'ts Cards • 9 Blank Cards • 2 Large Header Card • Facilitation Tips • Educator's Guide • Reflection Sheet • Activity Sheet - Color and black and white KEEP IN MIND: Social-emotional acti
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
School Counseling, Vocabulary
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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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