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I have had the privilege of teaching high school students for over 19 years, and it has been an incredibly rewarding journey. Teaching is actually my second career, and from the moment I stepped into the classroom, I knew I had found my true calling. I have never once looked back.
I am passionate about educating young people, particularly in the areas of law and the humanities. Watching my students develop curiosity, critical thinking skills, and a genuine love for learning inspires me to continually grow and improve as an educator. Their energy and enthusiasm are what drive me to bring my best to the classroom every single day.
I am proud to offer resources designed to support both teachers and students in meaningful, engaging ways. I encourage you to browse through my products, and I genuinely welcome any feedback you may have. Your insights help me refine my work and ensure that it meets the needs of today's classrooms.
If you don't see exactly what you're looking for, please don't hesitate to reach out! There's a good chance that I already have a resource that could help you—or I can work with you to create something that fits your needs. I look forward to hearing from you and supporting you in your teaching journey!
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Psychology: Neuro Unit: Powerpoint and Guided / Scaffolded Notes Bundle
This powerpoint and accompanying scaffolded guided notes are designed for a high school psychology unit on the biological bases of behavior, focusing specifically on brain anatomy, neural communication, and brain function. The notes are aligned with both introductory and AP Psychology standards and are intended to support student engagement and retention of complex content. Topics Covered:Neuron structure and function (dendrites, soma, axon, synapse)Brain plasticity and neural networksMajor
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Psychology: Learning & Behavior Powerpoint & Guided / Scaffolded Notes
This PowerPoint presentation and accompanying Scaffolded / Guided Notes introduce high school psychology students to the foundational concepts of learning and behavior, aligning with key standards in both general and AP Psychology curricula. Designed for visual clarity and instructional flow, it covers classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning with real-life examples, notable experiments, and supporting visuals. Key Topics Covered: Definition of Learning – Emphasi
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Psychology: Abnormal Psych / Psych Disorders Scaffolded Notes
This scaffolded notes worksheet is designed to guide high school psychology students through the foundational concepts of the Psychological Disorders unit Powerpoint. It supports content delivery in both general and AP Psychology classes, helping students understand how mental illness is defined, diagnosed, and viewed through different theoretical lenses. Topics Covered: Definition and early misconceptions of psychological disorders The difference between abnormal behavior and legal insanity
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Also included in: Psychology: Abnormal Psychology Full Unit (With Bonus Pacing Guide)
Psychology: Sensation & Perception Guided / Scaffolded Notes
This guided notes handout is designed to support high school psychology students during a unit on Sensation and Perception. It directly aligns with a companion PowerPoint presentation and encourages students to actively engage with the material as they learn. Sensation & Perception PowerpointThe document breaks the topic into manageable sections that follow a logical instructional flow—starting with key definitions, then moving through visual and auditory systems, other sensory processes, and
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Also included in: Psychology: Sensation & Perception Unit Bundle (With Bonus Unit Plan)
Psychology: Personality Scaffolded / Guided Notes (to accompany Unit Powerpoint)
This guided notes worksheet is designed to accompany a high school psychology unit on personality theories Powerpoint and assessment. It supports both AP Psychology and general psychology classrooms by helping students engage with foundational theories and concepts in a structured, accessible format. Topics Covered: Definition and key questions about personality Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, including the Id, Ego, Superego, levels of consciousness, and psychosexual stages Defense mechanisms
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Also included in: Psychology: Personality Unit Bundle with Bonus Unit Pacing Guide
Psychology: Memory: Memory Guided / Scaffolded Notes
This guided notes handout is designed to support high school psychology students during instruction on the topic of Memory, aligned with Module 8 content in most introductory or AP Psychology curricula. The notes scaffold key information and encourage active engagement during lecture, textbook reading, or PowerPoint-based lessons. Topics Covered: Definition and function of memory The three basic tasks of memory: encoding, storage, and retrieval The Information-Processing Model of memory The thr
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Also included in: Psychology: Memory Unit Bundle (with bonus Unit Pacing Plan)
Psychology: Research Designs Powerpoint & Guided / Scaffolded Notes Bundle
This Powerpoint & guided notes are designed to support high school psychology students as they learn about research methods, experimental design, and ethical practices in psychological research. Aligned with standard psychology curricula—including AP Psychology—the notes follow the structure of a typical lecture or presentation and encourage active student participation and comprehension. Key Concepts Covered: The five steps of the scientific method Independent vs. dependent variables and th
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Psychology: Neuroscience Unit: Scaffolded Notes (to accompany Powerpoint)
These scaffolded guided notes are designed to accompany a high school psychology unit on the biological bases of behavior, focusing specifically on brain anatomy, neural communication, and brain function. The notes are aligned with both introductory and AP Psychology standards and are intended to support student engagement and retention of complex content. Topics Covered: Neuron structure and function (dendrites, soma, axon, synapse) Brain plasticity and neural networks Major brain structur
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Other (Science), Psychology
Also included in: Psychology: Complete Year Long Course (All materials included)
Psychology: Learning & Behavior Scaffolded / Guided Notes
These scaffolded guided notes are designed to support student engagement and comprehension throughout the Learning & Behavior unit in high school psychology. Aligned directly with the accompanying PowerPoint presentation, or bundle both here to save $$, the notes break down complex concepts into manageable sections, providing structured spaces for definitions, key ideas, examples, and reflection. This can be Key Features: Covers Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and Observation
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Also included in: Psychology: Learning & Behavior Unit Bundle
Psychology: Research Designs Scaffolded / Guided Notes
These guided notes are designed to support high school psychology students as they learn about research methods, experimental design, and ethical practices in psychological research. Aligned with standard psychology curricula—including AP Psychology—the notes follow the structure of a typical lecture or presentation and encourage active student participation and comprehension. Key Concepts Covered: The five steps of the scientific method Independent vs. dependent variables and the importance o
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Psychology: Motivation Guided / Scaffolded Notes (to accompany Powerpoint)
This guided notes resource is designed to support instruction in a high school psychology course during a unit on Motivation. It aligns with key concepts typically covered in introductory or AP Psychology courses and follows a structured, student-friendly format that encourages active engagement, comprehension, and application of course content. It accompanies the Motivation Unit PowerpointTopics Covered: Definitions and types of motivation (intrinsic vs. extrinsic) Theories of motivation (In
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Also included in: Psychology: Motivation Unit Bundle (With Bonus Unit Pacing Guide)
Psychology: Emotions: Theories of Emotions Handout
This is a Psychology handout on the Theories of Emotion. There are 5 theories outlined in the handout including: James Lange, Cannon-Bard, Schachter-Singer Two Factor, Lazarus Cognitive Appraisal, and Facial Feedback Theories. The handout includes explanations, examples, and color graphics for each theory.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Psychology, Science, Social Studies
Also included in: Psychology: Emotion Unit Bundle
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I have had the privilege of teaching high school students for over 19 years, and it has been an incredibly rewarding journey. Teaching is actually my second career, and from the moment I stepped into the classroom, I knew I had found my true calling. I have never once looked back.
I am passionate about educating young people, particularly in the areas of law and the humanities. Watching my students develop curiosity, critical thinking skills, and a genuine love for learning inspires me to continually grow and improve as an educator. Their energy and enthusiasm are what drive me to bring my best to the classroom every single day.
I am proud to offer resources designed to support both teachers and students in meaningful, engaging ways. I encourage you to browse through my products, and I genuinely welcome any feedback you may have. Your insights help me refine my work and ensure that it meets the needs of today's classrooms.
If you don't see exactly what you're looking for, please don't hesitate to reach out! There's a good chance that I already have a resource that could help you—or I can work with you to create something that fits your needs. I look forward to hearing from you and supporting you in your teaching journey!
My own education history
Suffolk Law School: Juris Doctorate (admitted to practice in MA).
University of Maryland: Bachelor of Arts in Government/Politics with a minor in English
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