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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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Criminal Justice: The Criminal Trial Guided / Scaffolded Notes (with answer key)
This Criminal Trial Guided Notes Worksheet is designed to support high school Criminal Justice students as they follow along with a lecture and PowerPoint on the trial process. The resource is structured to reinforce key concepts while promoting active engagement and accountability during instruction. The worksheet covers essential content, including courtroom actors, roles and responsibilities, stages of a criminal trial, and types of evidence. Students are guided through the material with a
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, U.S. History
Also included in: Criminal Justice: The Criminal Trial Unit Bundle
Criminal Justice: Sentencing & Corrections Guided / Scaffolded Notes Worksheet
Make teaching sentencing easy with this student-friendly guided notes worksheet and complete answer key designed for high school criminal justice courses! This resource helps students stay engaged during instruction while breaking down complex sentencing concepts into clear, manageable sections. Perfect for pairing with the Sentencing PowerPoint, these scaffolded notes help students organize key information while learning about punishment philosophies, sentencing structures, alternatives to in
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Other (Social Studies)
Also included in: Criminal Justice: Sentencing & Corrections Unit Bundle
Criminal Justice: History of Criminal Justice System Powerpoint
This Criminal Justice Unit 1 powerpoint introduces students to the history of crime in America and the evolving role of law enforcement using a clear, scaffolded approach designed specifically for high school Criminal Justice students. The resource uses a content-rich PowerPoint that supports comprehension, encourage engagement, and reduce cognitive overload—making it ideal for introductory Criminal Justice courses, mixed-ability classrooms, and students new to the subject. What’s Included A
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Criminal Justice - Law, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Also included in: Criminal Justice Semester Bundle: 6 Full Units & Plan
Criminal Justice: History & CJ Process Study Guide / Review Sheet
This comprehensive, student-friendly study guide is designed to help high school Criminal Justice students prepare for a Unit 1 assessment covering foundational concepts in the field. The resource provides structured, fill-in-the-blank sections that reinforce key vocabulary, historical context, and the step-by-step criminal justice process. Students review major eras in American crime trends, including the Prohibition era, the rights-focused reforms of the 1960s–70s, and modern crime concerns. T
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Criminal Justice - Law, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Also included in: Criminal Justice Semester Bundle: 6 Full Units & Plan
Criminal Justice: Plea Bargaining Activity
This is a Plea Bargaining Activity. It pairs students up (one as the prosecutor and one as the defense attorney) and gives them a series of scenarios to negotiate. No prior knowledge is necessary as I include a small lesson on plea bargaining and the important points about the various roles that the judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, and the defendant play in the process.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Criminal Justice - Law, Government, Social Studies
Also included in: Criminal Justice Semester Bundle: 6 Full Units & Plan
Criminal Justice: Criminal Law: Elements of a Crime Worksheet
This worksheet is for a class learning about the elements of a crime. The worksheet gives the student 4 hypotheticals in which the student is asked to answer the following questions each time: 1. Describe the Actus Reus. 2. Describe the Mens Rea. 3. What crime, if any, was committed and to what degree. Explain.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Social Studies
Also included in: Criminal Justice: Criminal Defense Bundle with Bonus Unit Plan
Criminal Justice: Policing Legal Aspects Guided / Scaffolded Notes
This guided notes worksheet is designed to accompany instruction on the Chapter on Policing – Legal Aspects (Search & Seizure, Arrest, Interrogation), with a focus on search and seizure, arrest procedures, and constitutional protections in criminal justice. Aligned with standard high school criminal justice curriculum, this resource helps students break down complex legal concepts into manageable, structured content. Key Topics Covered:The role of the U.S. Supreme Court and its impact on poli
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Criminal Justice - Law, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Also included in: Criminal Justice Semester Bundle: 6 Full Units & Plan
Criminal Justice: Policing Unit Scaffolded / Guided Notes
These guided notes are designed to help high school criminal justice students actively engage with the Policing Unit Powerpoint while following along with lecture or textbook instruction. The notes are scaffolded with fill-in-the-blank prompts, structured definitions, and comprehension checks to ensure students capture key vocabulary and concepts without becoming overwhelmed by the volume of information. Content Coverage Includes: Historical origins of policing and the primary roles of modern l
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Criminal Justice - Law, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Also included in: Criminal Justice: Policing Unit Bundle with Bonus Unit Plan
Criminal Justice: Mens Rea & Actus Reus Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to define the terms Actus Reus and Mens Rea. It then asks students to review various scenarios and apply their definitions in order to better understand the practical application of these fundamental terms. There is an answer key attached.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government
Psychology & Criminal Justice: Eyewitness Testimony Guided / Scaffolded Notes
This guided notes worksheet is designed to accompany the Powerpoint presentation on Eyewitness Memory, Flashbulb Memories, and the Misinformation Effect. Aligned with both general and AP Psychology standards, this resource helps students understand the strengths and major limitations of eyewitness testimony, one of the most relatable and real-world applications of memory research. Topics Covered:The role and reliability of eyewitness testimony in the criminal justice systemThe concept and
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Criminal Justice - Law, Psychology
Also included in: Psychology & Criminal Justice: Eyewitness Testimony Unit
Criminal Justice: Crime Statistics Unit: Guided / Scaffolded Notes
These guided notes are designed to accompany this high school-level presentation on crime statistics, including the Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR), National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), Part I and Part II offenses, and special crime categories. The notes promote student engagement and comprehension by helping learners track essential content while allowing room for reflection and discussion. There is also a bundle of these two resources to save you $$! Learning Objectives: Ide
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Criminal Justice - Law, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Also included in: Criminal Justice Semester Bundle: 6 Full Units & Plan
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)
Criminal Justice: Criminal Defense Guided / Scaffolded Notes
Criminal Defenses Guided Notes – Teacher Resource OverviewGrade Level: 9–12 Course: High School Criminal Justice or Law & Society Unit Focus: Criminal Law / Courtroom Procedures This scaffolded note-taking resource is designed to accompany classroom presentation on the topic of Criminal Defenses within the U.S. criminal justice system. It helps students organize and retain core concepts related to justification and excuse defenses, procedural defenses, and the ethical and legal implicat
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Criminal Justice - Law, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Also included in: Criminal Justice: Criminal Defense Bundle with Bonus Unit Plan
Criminal Justice: U.S. Criminal Justice Process (10 Steps worksheet)
This worksheet can be used in conjunction with the powerpoint on the U.S. Criminal Justice System's 10 steps. This may also be used as a resource for keeping students on task while discussing the 10 steps.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, U.S. History
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
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About the store
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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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