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Since 2013, I have been passionate about teaching history in both middle and high school across various levels, including grade-level, college-prep, and honors Pre-AP. In addition to world history, I have taught Practical Law and have guided students through numerous AP courses such as U.S. Government, Comparative Government, Human Geography, Seminar, and Research. My teaching experience spans a diverse range of students, from gifted individuals and college-prep/honors students to general education learners and those with learning disabilities. Prior to 2013, I worked as an attorney and currently, I am the Lead Curriculum Developer for a private company.
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Preview of Trade in Mesopotamia | Differentiated Source Analysis | Vocabulary, Organizers

Trade in Mesopotamia | Differentiated Source Analysis | Vocabulary, Organizers

Analyze Mesopotamian trade, economic systems, and primary sources with this engaging, standards-aligned activity. Includes differentiated graphic organizers, vocabulary preview, and real translated cuneiform excerpts to support historical thinking and evidence-based analysis. Scaffolded primary sources meet historical inquiry in this ready-to-use activity!This Ancient Mesopotamian Trade analysis invites students to explore real translated cuneiform records and think critically about how e
Preview of Mesopotamia DBQ Lite | Differentiated Versions, Rubric, Organizers, Key, Vocab

Mesopotamia DBQ Lite | Differentiated Versions, Rubric, Organizers, Key, Vocab

Help students explore why Mesopotamia is called the “Cradle of Civilization” using this differentiated mini-DBQ activity! Students analyze three authentic primary sources—a law from Hammurabi’s Code, a ziggurat image, and a translated trade record—to draw conclusions about government, religion, and economy in early Mesopotamia. This resource includes two fully differentiated levels with the same final writing prompt, allowing for whole-class discussion while supporting a wide range of learners
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Experience

Since 2013, I have been passionate about teaching history in both middle and high school across various levels, including grade-level, college-prep, and honors Pre-AP. In addition to world history, I have taught Practical Law and have guided students through numerous AP courses such as U.S. Government, Comparative Government, Human Geography, Seminar, and Research. My teaching experience spans a diverse range of students, from gifted individuals and college-prep/honors students to general education learners and those with learning disabilities. Prior to 2013, I worked as an attorney and currently, I am the Lead Curriculum Developer for a private company.

Teaching style

My teaching style combines elements from various educational approaches to create an inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment. My approach is student-centered learning accomplished through the use of a variety of interactive and engaging techniques. As classrooms and teaching styles vary, I typically include ways to increase/decrease rigor and other ideas in my products, so purchasers can tailor my products to their specific needs. I also seamlessly integrate technology into my teaching, ensuring a consistent and engaging experience with every resource I upload to my store. My slideshows are designed for "bell-to-bell" teaching and include a daily agenda, bellringer, learning objectives, core content, a class discussion prompt/activity, and an exit ticket. My 90-minute classes are carefully structured to balance instruction and engagement: no more than 40 minutes are spent lecturing, with the remaining time dedicated to interactive activities. In my store, you will find a variety of activities, from pre-activities (introducing subjects with no prior knowledge required) to enrichment activities (for deeper exploration) and review activities. I am a firm believer in active learning as the best way for students to grasp content, so my store features numerous simulation activities, including engaging plays.

My own education history

Bachelor of Arts degree Teaching License Juris Doctorate degree