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• State certified to teach Speech, Drama and Debate, PK-12 and English in Secondary Schools.
• Experience teaching ESL scholars in English fundamentals, basic grammar skills, English speech, drama and debate processes, and complex terms.
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The Outsiders Teacher Study Guide
The Outsiders: An Instructional Guide for Literature - Novel Study. This guide includes an Author Bio, Relevant Connections, Historical and Literary Context, Chapter Summaries, Themes, Symbolism, Motifs, Characters, Discussion Questions, Engaging Activities And Writing Prompts, Vocabulary, Chapter Assessments, Final Assessment
8th - 10th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
To Kill A Mockingbird Teacher Study Guide
To Kill A Mockingbird Teachers Guide. The ultimate guide to Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize novel. This guide will aid teachers to improve students comprehension. The guide includes Learning Objectives, Author's Bio, Literary Elements, Character and Symbolism Analysis, Essay Writing, Vocabulary, Key Themes, Final Exam and more.
8th - 10th
Library Skills, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.5
Characterization - Narrator,Dialogue,Direct,Indirect,Explicit and Implicit
This PPT lesson explains the different types of storytelling and characterization. Included are Narrator,Dialogue,Direct,Indirect,Explicit and Implicit. Students will learn the difference between each type of voice in short stories and novels. Best of all - IT'S FREE!
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Characters Types - Protagonist, Antagonist, Round, Flat Characters in Slides
This FREE lesson on PPT or Google Slides will help students understand Character Types in stories. Dynamic vs. Static Characters: • Dynamic characters are those who undergo significant changes throughout the story. • Static characters, on the other hand, remain the same and do not experience important changes. • Round vs. Flat Characters: • Round characters are well-developed and show complex emotions and personalities. • Flat characters are simpler and do not have much depth. • Protagonist
6th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
FREE Commonyms - Critical Thinking Warm Up
Playing Commonyms ecourages critical thinking skills by discovering how a list of three words fold something in common. It's challenging and is suitable for middle and high school students. It can be played remotely by sharing your screen. Use present mode for a larger view. Get ready to tease your brains!l
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.5
, CCRA.L.6
Lord of the Flies Teacher Study Guide
This unique study of The Lord of the Flies is a great addition to your materials and will provide detailed ideas, comprehension, relevance and a variety of rigorous enhancements. Students will love reading and experiencing this novel, and this guide will certainly add to their learning and enjoyment. This unit guide includes: Analyzing Characters in Literature, How to Write a Character Analysis, Analyzing Symbolism in Literature: 8 Easy Steps, Character or Symbolism Analysis in the 5-Paragraph
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
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Experience
• State certified to teach Speech, Drama and Debate, PK-12 and English in Secondary Schools.
• Experience teaching ESL scholars in English fundamentals, basic grammar skills, English speech, drama and debate processes, and complex terms.
Awards & shining teacher moments
OK Promise Champion
I taught ELA at Dove Science Academy in 2022. The recognition was bestowed by State of Oklahoma Regents of Higher Education.
This is Dove Science Academy's 11th championship. Dove leads the state in the number of graduates who met the requirements to receive an Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship.
#1 in Oklahoma and US for Reading Performance
Issued to Dove Science Academy by U.S. News and World Report · Jan 2021.
Dove Science Academy High School Oklahoma City ranked #1 in the State of Oklahoma and #1 in the United States (tie) for its Math and Reading Performance by U.S. News and World Report in 2020 and 2021.
National School of Character
Issued by School of Character · Jan 2021.
Best High School within Oklahoma
Issued by U.S. News · Jan 2021
U.S. News has announced Dove Science Academy is ranked 2nd Best High School within Oklahoma.
State School of Character
Issued by School of Character · Jan 2017
Dove Science Academy campuses have been selected as 2017 State School of Character.
Carol Rogan Memorial News Excellence
Issued by Associated Press/Oklahoma News Press · Jan 2007Issued by Associated Press/Oklahoma News Press
First place in general news reporting.
Marshall Gregory Award for Excellence in Education Reporting
Issued by Oklahoma Education Association · Feb 2004
Feature stories promoting education in Oklahoma
My own education history
BA in Journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma
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