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Instructional coach and curriculum developer working ELA teachers to build structured writing systems that give students a clear, repeatable process for every essay they write.
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The Shape of Writing - Narrative Unit | The Wedding Cake | Grades 7-10
Teach narrative writing with a clear, repeatable structure students can actually use — and remember. The Wedding Cake is part of The Shape of Writing® — a visual writing framework developed for secondary students that removes the mystery of the writing process. By the end of this unit, every student will have planned, drafted, and completed a full narrative piece using a structured, step-by-step approach. This unit is built for the way real classrooms work: each lesson opens with a review of
7th - 10th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.7.3
, W.8.3
, W.9-10.3
The Shape of Writing™ – Phase 3: Build the Introduction
Phase 3 of The Shape of Writing™ teaches students how to write a strong introduction paragraph using a simple, repeatable structure: Hook, Background, and Thesis.Students use their Ladder (from Phase 2) and the Thesis Thief strategy to turn their ideas into a clear thesis using: Words from the prompt + because + T1, T2, and T3This resource walks students step-by-step through: What a hook is and how it grabs attention How bac
7th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Argumentative Writing Note Cards & Word Banks
This resource includes both argumentative writing note cards and the word banks students use to complete them. The word banks are a required support tool and are intentionally included to ensure students can successfully create and use their note cards.
6th - 10th
ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
The Ladder Shape Informative Writing Organizer
Help students move from uncertainty to confidence with a clear writing outline they can easily remember. The Ladder Shape gives students a defined starting point, structured steps, and a visible destination—so they always know where they’re going when they write. By planning before drafting, students build stronger, more organized essays and reduce test-day anxiety. This scaffold supports every learner, from reluctant writers to advanced students, and transfers easily across prompts and assessme
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
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About the store
Experience
Instructional coach and curriculum developer working ELA teachers to build structured writing systems that give students a clear, repeatable process for every essay they write.
Teaching style
Structured, systematic, and student-centered. Every resource I create is built around the belief that when students have a clear framework for thinking and writing, they can do more than they think. My approach removes the mystery from complex tasks by giving students a visual system, a shared vocabulary, and a step-by-step process they can internalize and use independently.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teaching and coaching have given me some of my proudest moments — not because of the recognition itself, but because each one represents growth, collaboration, and student success.
Teacher of the Month (in Two Districts): Honored by students and administrators for creating a classroom culture rooted in engagement, reflection, and authentic learning.
Student Recognition: Selected by multiple students as their Most Influential Teacher — including those who asked me to wear their jerseys on game day, a tradition that means the world to me.
Instructional Coaching Impact: As an ELA instructional coach, I supported a team where three out of four teachers earned the highest scores on state ATLAS interim assessments through intentional goal setting and reflective planning.
District Growth Achievement (My Newest Highlight!): This past year, our students achieved the highest growth in the district, doubling the district’s overall growth percentage — proof that when teachers reflect, collaborate, and act with purpose, students thrive.
Professional Excellence: Earned my Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), with research focused on how Marzano’s instructional strategies influence student engagement through teacher perception and reflection.
Every one of these moments reminds me why I create — to give teachers the tools to reflect, grow, and see real change in their classrooms.
My own education history
Education & Professional Background
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
Dissertation: Examining Teachers' Perceived Effectiveness of Marzano's Instructional Strategies for Enhancing Student Engagement in Secondary ELA Classes.
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching and Learning
Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education
Associate of Arts in General Studies
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