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Michigan, United States

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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 - The Grapes of Wrath - Dust Bowl & Great Depression

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Do you want to bring a historic period or event to life? Let Hollywood help. The Grapes of Wrath is rated G and is a film that follows the story of the Joad family as they are removed from the family farm and struggle to make it during the Great Depression. Students will become keenly aware of the problems facing farmers during the depression. As your students get to know the characters, you will have many opportunities to make many connections and/or refer back to their stories. This l

7th - 12th, Adult Education

English Language Arts, U.S. History

Movies 4 Social Studies - The Ernest Green Story - Civil Rights & Integration

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Do you want to bring a historic period or event to life? Let Hollywood help. The Ernest Green Story is rated PG and is a film that follows the story of the Little Rock Nine as they become the first students to integrate a high school in the south. Students will enjoy seeing the style of dress and the cars. They will also become keenly aware of the courage and bravery it took to end segregation. As your students get to know the characters, you will have many opportunities to make many connec

7th - 12th, Adult Education

U.S. History

Movies 4 Social Studies - Red Tails - WWII

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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

Movies 4 Social Studies - Apollo 13 - Cold War & Space Race

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Do you want to bring a historic period or event to life? Let Hollywood help. Apollo 13 is rated PG and is a film that follows the crew of the Apollo 13 space mission from training to space. After several critical mechanical failures, students will be on the edge of their seats wondering if the crew will make it back to earth . As your students get to know the characters, you will have many opportunities to make many connections and/or refer back to their stories. This lesson includes an

7th - 12th, Adult Education

Science, U.S. History

AT4S (4) Project Based Learning & WWII (Minorities, Men & Women) 1920 to 1945

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Editing images is a fun and engaging way for students to demonstrate their learning. This project asks students to explore and examine interesting/important people connected to World War II. lt emphasizes learning in the 21st century via content and creativity. The activity guides your students by taking a simple three part approach: research, practice, and create. I have included everything you will need to coach your students through the process: specific instructions, examples, video tu

7th - 12th, Adult Education

Social Studies, U.S. History, World History

Movies 4 Social Studies - Avalon - Immigration

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Do you want to bring a historic period or event to life? Let Hollywood help. Avalon is rated PG and is a great film that follows the story of immigrant Sam Krichinsky from his arrival in America (1914) to the post World War II era. Students will enjoy seeing the style of dress, the cars, trollies, the excitement of the first televisions, and the migration of people out of the cities and into the suburbs. As your students get to know the characters, you will have many opportunities to make ma

7th - 12th, Adult Education

U.S. History, World History

AT4S (1) US History - Close and Critical Reading: American Industrial Revolution

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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

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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

Circadian Clock Activity

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Your students will enjoy making connections by comparing the circadian clock to the typical teen clock. Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. These natural processes respond primarily to light and dark and affect most living things, including animals, plants, and microbes. Chronobiology is the study of circadian rhythms. This activity will surely stimulate some interesting conversations and plenty of laughs in your psychology class.

7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Psychology

Methods with Melody Series: Depression Tune

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Are you into multiple intelligences? Are you looking to incorporate music into your social studies curriculum? Do you like to model creativity for your students? Then you might be interested in this activity that is part of my Methods with Melody series. In this activity, called The Depression Tune, students will gain introductory knowledge to the Great Depression and New Deal. I actually lead students in the singing of this history tune with classic background music originally performed by

6th - 12th

Social Studies, U.S. History

AT4S (4) US History & Geography - Introduction - World War II

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Are you teaching about the World War II? How about the Holocaust? Let me help you with some flipped/blended content to kick off your unit and help your students build valuable prerequisite background information. The introduction consists of three general parts: Square Deal, Video Content, and Quizlet vocabulary terms. Square Deal - This activity gives your students 12 choices to demonstrate their learning about the topic(s). They can write, draw, list, compose, or even create their own

7th - 12th, Adult Education

Social Studies, U.S. History, World History

Differentiating Instruction with the Project Proposal Form

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Are you looking for ways to differentiate your instruction? Like you, I want to encourage creativity and give students every opportunity to use what interests them to learn the content I am responsible for covering in class. The Project Proposal Form is one way I give students the opportunity to own the learning experience. Students that have used this approach get heavily engaged and usually out perform my wildest expectations. If you give them the same avenue, I think you will be pleasant

6th - 12th

For All Subjects

AT4S (4) US History & Geography - The Holocaust - You Make the Read

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Do you need another approach to teaching reading in the content area? If so, I have just the activity for you. You Make the Read is a quick activity that emphasizes literacy and writing while learning about course content. It can be completed in one 50 minute period. First, students read the passage/article included in this lesson and they will write “yes” or “no” questions that focus upon the most important parts of the article. Next, students are given time to quiz each other (using the

7th - 12th

Reading Strategies, U.S. History, World History

AT4S (2) US History & Geography - Imperialism - Close & Critical Reading

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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

Imaging the Brain

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Your psychology students are going to love this activity. It will make them feel like neuroscientists. They get to learn about the functions of the brain by using real imaging techniques: MRI, fMRI, PET, MEG, DTI. There are a number of controls students can manipulate to view the brain from all angles. You will find three parts to this interactive activity and the purpose is to let their curiosity wander while providing a structure to explore the brain using different imaging techniques. A

7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Psychology

AT4S (3) - Similes in History - Great Depression & New Deal - US History

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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 Mod 1 - Similes in Sociology - Social Theories

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The Similes in Sociology 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 social theory. 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 bri

4th - 12th, Adult Education

For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies), Reading Strategies

Conferences - Student SnapShot

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Do you need a document to give to parents at conferences? I have found that many parents appreciate a receipt that documents/justifies student performance. The student SnapShot is quick to fill out and guides the conversation during the conference. Many parents have commented that a written receipt was helpful to reflect upon after it was done and it was also something they could revisit with their student.

7th - 12th

For All Subjects

AT3S (3) US History & Geography - Hoover’s Response to the Depression - YMTR

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Do you need another approach to teaching reading in the content area? If so, I have just the activity for you. You Make the Read (YMTR) is a quick activity that emphasizes literacy and writing while learning about course content. It can be completed in one 50 minute period. First, students read the passage/article included in this lesson and they will write “yes” or “no” questions that focus upon the most important parts of the article. Next, students are given time to quiz each other (usi

7th - 12th, Adult Education

U.S. History

AT4S (1) US History & Geography - Link Activity - Progressives & Social Issues

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Are you teaching about the progressive movement? Do you need a resource to help students explore social issues? Let me help you with an engaging lesson from my literacy series. It is called LINK and it is conducted in four part: List, Inquire, Notes, and Know. All parts can be done in one traditional class period or assigned as homework. It has been a class favorite since it was started. If you can think, you can LINK, and that don’t stink:-) This item includes the LINK lesson, including

7th - 12th

Reading Strategies, U.S. History

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Experience

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