Sassy Stuff
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La Porte, Texas, United States
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I've taught English & Language Arts from 8th grade through Juniors at University, covering topics ranging from traditional essay writing to analysis and evaluation, from precis to research reports, from resumes to full-length detailed technical proposals.
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Introduction to Poetry
Some sample poems to read aloud and discuss in class. Includes all original work by me! :-) Also includes slides with a blank background which may be printed to give as a handout to students (without wasting printer resources).
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Poetry
Step-by-Step Guide for MLA-Style Papers in Word 2010 & Newer
This step-by-step guide allows students to make all the necessary formatting changes within Microsoft Word to properly set up an MLA-style paper. Includes how to get rid of the annoying extra bit of space after each paragraph (default in Word), how to do the header with the last name and page number, and how to do a page break os the Works Cited always ends up on the next page no matter what they change within the body of the paper. Guide has photos, circles and arrows to help students ensure
9th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, English Language Arts, Social Studies
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About the store
Experience
I've taught English & Language Arts from 8th grade through Juniors at University, covering topics ranging from traditional essay writing to analysis and evaluation, from precis to research reports, from resumes to full-length detailed technical proposals.
Teaching style
Laid back, conversational, relevant, fun, engaging, high expectations
Awards & shining teacher moments
• Inevitible, Weasel Press, November, 2014
• Master’s Thesis, May 2014: When the Muse Won’t Dance: An Investigation into the Craft of Poetry
• Poetry and Photography in Citizens for Decent Literature, Issue #5, October 2012
• Member: Poetry Society of Texas
• Grassroots Coordinator for United States Presidential Campaign
• Assisted in all aspects of implementation of a Gifted and Talented Program, building from ground up
• The Proverbial Open Book, Collected Works, December, 2008
• Amy & Jeremy, The Reception, Photography, June 2010
• Editor-in-Chief, Bayousphere 2014
• Member: Gulf Coast Poetry Society
• Editor-in-Chief & Committee Chair: Gulf Coast Poetry Society Anthology (forthcoming)
• Member: National Association of Professional Women
• Member: National Society of Leadership and Success
My own education history
M.A. Literature, University of Houston Clear Lake, May 2014
B.A. Humanities, University of Houston Clear Lake, December 2012
A.A. Business Administration, San Jacinto College, May 2009
Additional biographical information
I am a published author (look me up on Amazon) and a passionate teacher who just wants to help others find the joy in learning that I do! I plan to go back to school and pursue my doctorate as soon as possible, and I encourage everyone to keep chasing their dreams!
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