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TEACHING AND SCHOOL LIBRARIAN EXPERIENCE
1998 - Present
Clintondale High School, Clinton Township, MI
Teacher: World & U.S. History 1998 - 2010
1. Promoting information literacy through lessons that encourage students to become effective users of ideas and information.
2. Integrate technology into the curriculum, including maintaining a website with a calendar of daily student work, an FYI section that explains upcoming important dates and homework, an online discussion board, digital copies of activities, student grades, and online tutorials.
3. Implement constructivist philosophy of teaching into the classroom centered on facilitation of student-led activities. Authentic learning and assessment are cornerstones of my classroom. Program is based on a current and data-driven approach.
4. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents encouraging availability and an open environment in the classroom.
5. Collaboration with teachers to create unit plans which align with the state of Michigan standards and high school content expectations. The development of curriculum maps and common assessments.
6. Aligned & Authored Curriculum for 9th grade World History and 10th grade U.S. History
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Movies 4 Social Studies - 12 Years a Slave - Slavery
Do you want to bring a historic period or event to life? Let Hollywood help. 12 Years a Slave is the only rated R movie I show. It is a film that follows the life of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the South. Solomon Northup wrote and published his memoir, Twelve Years a Slave (1853). The book was written in three months with the help of David Wilson, a local writer and journalist. Published by Derby & Mill
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
Movies 4 Social Studies - Red Tails - WWII
Do you want to bring a historic period or event to life? Let Hollywood help. Red Tails is rated PG13 and is a great film that follows the story of some of the first African Americans to participate in combat during World War II.
Academy Award® Winner Cuba Gooding Jr. and Academy Award® Nominee Terrence Howard lead a powerful ensemble cast in this high-flying epic inspired by the real-life adventures of the first African-American combat unit to serve in World War II. Italy, 1944. As the war t
7th - 12th, Adult Education
U.S. History, World History
AT4S (4) - Project-Based Learning - Cardsort - Manhattan Project - US History
A cardsort is a manipulative that hands-on learners will love (view this http://goo.gl/kHJVMD). This literacy building strategy begins with the reading of an article (included) about the Manhattan Project and the decision to drop the first atomic weapons on Japan. After reading, students are given an envelope with 13 cards that must be organized to demonstrate an understanding of the content. They use what they know and the article to sort the words and phrases from general to specific. The
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
AT4S (1) US History - Close and Critical Reading: American Industrial Revolution
How do you teach reading in the content area? This popular question is answered by explaining how to do the Close and Critical Reading Activity. It is an engaging lesson from my literacy series and it is also referred to as Guided Highlighted Reading. This activity applies to key events that describe the factors of the American Industrial Revolution. This lesson is conducted in three parts: read prompts/highlight article, revisit prompts to discuss or correct any errors, and assess (ten ques
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, U.S. History
AT4S (4) - Map Activity - WWII (D-Day & Operation Torch) US History & Geography
Have your students follow the action during World War II as the Allies try to regain control of Europe! This activity will engage your students with four maps that describes the fighting from North Africa to Italy to France. It also includes a YouTube clip to Saving Private Ryan (hitting the beaches) to build student interest. The printable worksheet is set up so students can record their findings on the handout or can respond via a bubble answer template to 10 questions. It is a great activ
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Geography, U.S. History, World History
AT4S (3) US History & Geography - Causes of the Great Depression
How do you teach reading in the content area? This popular question is answered by explaining how to do the Close and Critical Reading Activity. It is an engaging lesson from my literacy series and it is also referred to as Guided Highlighted Reading. This activity describes the causes of the Great Depression. This lesson is conducted in three parts: read prompts/highlight article, revisit prompts to discuss or correct any errors, and assess. The assessment for this activity is to create a
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Close Reading, U.S. History, World History
AT4S (4) US History & Geography - Close and Critical Reading - Start of WWII
How do you teach reading in the content area? This popular question is answered by explaining how to do the Close and Critical Reading Activity. It is an engaging lesson from my literacy series and it is also referred to as Guided Highlighted Reading. This activity applies to key events that describe the beginning of World War II from the invasion of Poland to America entering the war. This lesson is conducted in three parts: read prompts/highlight article, revisit prompts to discuss or corr
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Close Reading, U.S. History, World History
AT4S (2) US History & Geography - Imperialism - Close & Critical Reading
How do you teach reading in the content area? This popular question is answered by explaining how to do the Close and Critical Reading Activity. It is an engaging lesson from my literacy series and it is also referred to as Guided Highlighted Reading. This activity describes the why America became involved with imperialism. This lesson is conducted in three parts: read prompts/highlight article, revisit prompts to discuss or correct any errors, and assess. The assessment for this activity i
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Close Reading, U.S. History, World History
AT4S (3) - Similes in History - Great Depression & New Deal - US History
The Similes in History strategy will challenge your student’s creativity while requiring them to demonstrate content knowledge. In this literacy activity, students must document their learning by constructing seven similes that touch upon World War II topics. All literacy strategies can easily be aligned to CCSS. You can assign or students can decide the topics. This activity can be done individually, with partners or groups, or split between both to encourage collaboration. It includes a br
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
For All Subjects, Reading Strategies, U.S. History
AT4S (2) - Map Activity - Imperialism - US History & Geography
Have your students chart the growth of America as a world power! This activity will engage your students as they research territorial acquisitions from 1870 to 1930. The printable worksheet is set up so students can record their findings and once finished, plot the new territories on a world map. Map is also included.
If you purchase this activity, I can also send you an editable link so you can edit and revise this activity to meet your specific needs. You can also contact me for suppo
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
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About the store
Experience
TEACHING AND SCHOOL LIBRARIAN EXPERIENCE
1998 - Present
Clintondale High School, Clinton Township, MI
Teacher: World & U.S. History 1998 - 2010
1. Promoting information literacy through lessons that encourage students to become effective users of ideas and information.
2. Integrate technology into the curriculum, including maintaining a website with a calendar of daily student work, an FYI section that explains upcoming important dates and homework, an online discussion board, digital copies of activities, student grades, and online tutorials.
3. Implement constructivist philosophy of teaching into the classroom centered on facilitation of student-led activities. Authentic learning and assessment are cornerstones of my classroom. Program is based on a current and data-driven approach.
4. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents encouraging availability and an open environment in the classroom.
5. Collaboration with teachers to create unit plans which align with the state of Michigan standards and high school content expectations. The development of curriculum maps and common assessments.
6. Aligned & Authored Curriculum for 9th grade World History and 10th grade U.S. History
Teaching style
Flipped Classroom, Project-based learning, Active Learning, Blended Learning
Awards & shining teacher moments
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Mel Miller Award (2013) Michigan Council for the Social Studies
Assistant Coach of the Year (2001) Michigan High School Athletic Association
Most Impressionable Educator Award Detroit Public Schools (1995)
Staff Member of the Month May (2011)
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Building Leaders Scholarship - Mansfield University
Board of Governors Scholarship - Wayne State University
Grants for student to attend the MYLead Leadership Program - MSU
School Leadership Committee and Co-author of SIG Grant (2010)
My own education history
Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA
M.A. in Education 2010
Area of Concentration: Media Specialist (GPA = 4.0)Endorsement: ND
Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI
M.A. in Education 2001
Area of Concentration: Education Leadership (GPA = 4.0)
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
B.S. in Education 1993
Area of Concentration: History Minor: Group Social Studies Endorsements: CC, CX
Additional biographical information
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