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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 - Argumentative Writing Unit | The See-Saw | Grades 7-10
The See-Saw is a visual argumentative writing organizer that helps students plan and write a complete essay — including a counterclaim and rebuttal — before they write a single sentence. This unit includes everything you need to teach argumentative writing from shape selection to final conclusion. WHAT'S INCLUDED • 7 Lesson Slide Decks (PPTX / Google Slides compatible) • 7 Guided Notes PDFs — print-ready, hole-punch safe • The See-Saw Graphic Organizer • Argumentative & Informational Note Card S
7th - 10th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
Informative/Expository Writing | Shape Selection & Labeling | Phase 1
The Shape of Writing® is a structured writing framework that helps students understand what kind of writing a prompt requires before they begin planning or drafting. Phase 1: Writing Shape Selection & Labeling focuses on teaching students how to analyze a prompt, select the correct writing structure, and understand how an expository essay is organized using the Ladder. What’s Included – Phase 1: Writing Shape Selection & Labeling Instructional slide deck (teacher-led) Teacher guide Exposito
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Expository
Informative/Expository Writing | Prompt Deconstruction & Planning | Phase 2
The Shape of Writing® is a structured writing framework that helps students understand what a writing prompt is asking before they begin drafting. Phase 2: Prompt Deconstruction & Ladder Planning teaches students how to break down an expository prompt, paraphrase the task, and plan ideas using the Ladder organizer. What’s Included – Phase 2: Prompt Deconstruction & Ladder Planning Instructional slide deck (teacher-led) Teacher guide Expository Ladder planning templates Student Notes (Full-Pa
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Exploring Figurative Language in "I Have a Dream"
This activity is designed to help students understand and identify similes and metaphors. While analyzing the famous speech, "I Have a Dream", students will use a graphic organizer that matches their individual performance level to complete the learning objectives. The differentiated learning objectives allow students to have tiered activities while all working on the same assignment. As students mastery one tier, they can move up and complete the other graphic organizers which introduces them t
7th - 12th
English Language Arts
The Main Idea Mystery: Find the Clues
"The Main Idea Mystery: Find the Clues!"Help your students crack the case of identifying the main idea and supporting details! This engaging worksheet transforms the learning process into a fun detective mission, where students search for clues in the text. They'll practice identifying the main idea, gathering supporting details, and learning how key words and evidence from the text prove the main idea. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, with differentiation strategies for second
5th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
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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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