Montgomerystudies
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Columbia, Maryland, United States
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I create upper school Social Studies curriculum for middle and high school classrooms, specializing in U.S. History, World History, Economics, and Model United Nations. My background is in Political Science, and I've spent years in the classroom teaching everything from standard courses to AP, IB, and competitive academic programs like MUN and Mock Trial. Every resource in my store is classroom-tested, teacher-created, and built to deliver real rigor without adding to your prep time. If you teach history or social studies and want lessons that are actually ready to use — primary sources, scaffolding, answer keys, and all — you're in the right place.
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Progressivism and the Problems of a Changing America Reading Vocabulary & Guide
A clean, accessible reading activity on the Progressive Era that works equally well as an extra credit assignment, a sub day packet, or an introductory lesson before a unit on industrialization and reform. Students read an expanded background on the causes and achievements of the Progressive Era, review 10 key vocabulary terms with definitions, complete a fill-in-the-blank vocabulary activity, and answer three guided reading questions — including a short evaluative response that asks them to wei
7th - 10th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Columbian Exchange: Primary Sources, Sorting Activity & Card Sort World History
What would Italian food look like without tomatoes? What would Ireland be without the potato? What would the Americas look like if horses had never returned? The Columbian Exchange reshaped every continent on earth — and this no-prep World History and U.S. History lesson puts students inside that transformation through primary sources, hands-on sorting, and rigorous analysis. Students read two authentic primary sources that tell the story of first contact from completely opposite vantage points
7th - 10th
European History, Geography, World History
Also included in: APUSH Essay Practice: Foundations & Atlantic World Writing Skills
Immigration vs Migration Lesson | AP Human Geography | Case Studies
Build the foundational migration vocabulary and analytical skills your students need with this comprehensive, no-prep lesson on immigration vs. migration — designed for AP Human Geography Unit 2 and compatible with World History and Global Studies courses in grades 8–12. Students master key distinctions between migration types, apply AP Human Geography frameworks including Ravenstein's Laws, Zelinsky's Mobility Transition, and the gravity model, and analyze three in-depth real-world case studies
8th - 11th
Geography, Government, World History
Montgomery Bus Boycott Lesson: Civil Rights, Protest & Nonviolent Resistance
This lesson gives students a rigorous, multi-activity exploration of the Montgomery Bus Boycott — one of the most consequential acts of organized nonviolent resistance in American history. Rather than summarizing the boycott for students, this resource builds the historical thinking skills they need to analyze it themselves: primary source evaluation, causal reasoning, evidence-based writing, historical empathy, and comparative analysis across movements. Designed for U.S. History and APUSH, this
8th - 11th
Government, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
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Experience
I create upper school Social Studies curriculum for middle and high school classrooms, specializing in U.S. History, World History, Economics, and Model United Nations. My background is in Political Science, and I've spent years in the classroom teaching everything from standard courses to AP, IB, and competitive academic programs like MUN and Mock Trial. Every resource in my store is classroom-tested, teacher-created, and built to deliver real rigor without adding to your prep time. If you teach history or social studies and want lessons that are actually ready to use — primary sources, scaffolding, answer keys, and all — you're in the right place.
Teaching style
My teaching style emphasizes student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections. I design lessons that combine interactive activities — like debates, simulations, gallery walks, and graphic organizers — with clear scaffolding to support all learners. I believe students learn best when they can do something with the content: analyze a primary source, take on a role in a mock trial, or connect historical debates to modern issues. Every resource I create includes teacher supports, differentiation tips, and opportunities for active learning, so you can feel confident and ready to teach with no extra prep.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Some of my proudest moments as a teacher come when students light up with understanding — whether it’s debating historical “what ifs” in a mock trial, connecting federalism to real-life issues, or confidently citing evidence in their first research paper. I believe in creating those “aha!” moments where complex ideas suddenly make sense. My resources are designed to spark curiosity, give students ownership of their learning, and remind teachers why we fell in love with this profession in the first place.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a focus in Comparative Politics and International Law. I studied at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Towson University, where I also explored related fields including anthropology, sociology, women’s studies, U.S. government, and special education. This interdisciplinary foundation shapes the way I design lessons — connecting political theory and history to broader cultural, social, and legal contexts, while keeping student needs at the center.
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