Veritatis
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Sugar Land, Texas, United States
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I have extensive experience teaching in Catholic and classical charter high and middle schools. Areas of teaching experience in high school are: chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology, marine science, zoology, environmental science, and art. I have also taught middle school math, religion, science, forensics, astronomy, and engineering.
I am trained in classical Catholic education in the Dominican tradition and also hold a catechetical certification.
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Fetal Pig Dissection PowerPoint- MS and HS Science
This PowerPoint was used to walk students through (slide by slide) dissecting a fetal pig. The PowerPoint includes lab procedures (including safety rules and reminders), identifying the sex of the pig, dissecting out the mouth region, and dissecting out the gut/ abdominal region. All slides include images and instructions for the students. The PowerPoint has been left in its original format to allow for teacher modification.
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-2
Also included in:Â Fetal Pig Dissection Pre-lab Notes/Slides and Laboratory Slides
Map of Palestine During the Time of Jesus Worksheet
This coloring worksheet is to be used in conjunction with a topographical and labeled map of the land of Palestine during the time of Jesus. This worksheet will work for students in grade 5-12 as well as adult education. The worksheet has been left in word format to allow for teacher alteration as needed
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Geography, Religion
Also included in:Â 7th Grade Religion Bundle- The life of Jesus and the New Testament
Marine Biology: Marine Mammals Project
Marine Mammals Project was designed for a high school marine science classroom. In the project, students select a marine mammal, conduct independent research on the marine mammals, and create a visual display that included the required information. This project can easily be alter for a middle school science class. The project has been left in its original word format to allow for teacher modification. A rubric is included.
7th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science), Science
Confirmation Saints Project
This project was created with the intention to be used for an 8th/9th/10th grade confirmation class. With a few alterations, though, this project could be used for any middle or high school class. This 3 part project has students researching the saints, picking one saint that they want to be their confirmation saint (or a saint they want to know more about), doing a deep dive on the life history of that saint, and creating a visual display of the saint. The project has been left in word format
6th - 12th
Religion
Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Edition- Ch. 1 Notes Worksheet
This worksheet is designed to follow along with Ascension Press's Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Edition. To help aid in discussion, the Chapter 1 notes pages guides students through sections in the book to help enrich discussion in class. The worksheet has been left in word format to allow for teacher alteration as needed for her/his class needs. A chapter notes worksheet has been created for each chapter in the book and can be found on my store page.
6th - 8th
Religion
Fruits and Gifts of the Holy Spirit Worksheet
This worksheet is designed to be used in conjunction with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This worksheet focuses on the Gift of the Holy Spirit, the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the two. Teacher instructions are included with the worksheet. The document has been left in word format to allow for teacher alteration as needed.
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Religion
Mammalian Heart Dissection Slide Show
The Mammalian Heart Dissection Slide Show was intended for a high school A & P class, but could be used for an advanced middle school class, high school biology, homeschool environment, or a high ed. biology class. The slide show offers a step-by-step lab for the students which includes pictures and descriptions of structure and dissection steps. This slide show couples nicely with the Mammalian Heart Dissection lab, which can be found in my store. The lab has been left in its original PowerP
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology
Also included in:Â Mammalian Heart Dissection Lab Bundle
Comparison of Hannah's Prayer and Mary's Prayer in the Bible Worksheet
This simple worksheet includes a side by side comparison of Hannah's prayer from the Old Testament (Sam 2:1-10) and Mary's prayer in the New Testament (Lk 1:46-55). The worksheet is designed to allow students time to read both prayers, prayerfully reflect on them, and then compare similarities and differences between Hannah's prayer and Mary's prayer. The worksheet concludes with follow-up questions concerning Hannah and Mary that the students should know after a unit on the foreshadowing of Chr
5th - 9th
Religion
The Four Temperments "Discovery" Worksheet- MS/ HS Religion
This worksheet was designed to help students discover their primary and secondary temperament. The worksheet gives an overview of what the temperaments are, how to complete the inventory, and follow-up questions regarding why it is good to know your temperament and how it helps you advance in virtue and holiness. The worksheet has been left in its original word format to allow for teacher modification as needed.
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Psychology, Religion
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Prayer Worksheet
This fill-in worksheet covers prayers as outlined in the paragraphs in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Students fill in information on prayer as the read the corresponding paragraphs noted on the worksheet. An answer key has been provided.
7th - 12th
Religion
Introduction to Fetal Pig Anatomy PowerPoint
This PowerPoint is aligned to notes that go over the major structures and function present in a fetal pig. This PowerPoint was intended to precede a fetal pig dissection lab (which can be found in my store). The PowerPoint has been left in its original format to allow for teacher modification as needed.
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Science
Also included in:Â Fetal Pig Anatomy and Structure PowerPoint and Note Fill-ins
Gospel of Luke Project: Infancy and Early Missionary Life of Jesus
This project was initially designed for a 7th grade religion class, but could easily be used for any secondary class studying the Gospels. The 7th grade religion curriculum for most diocese focus on the life of Jesus through the Gospels and New Testament. This project begins with student working in groups of 2 or 3 and doing a deep dive into the first 6 chapters of the Gospel of Luke. From their preliminary work, the group creates and extended depiction of 4 events within the 6 chapters. Include
6th - 10th
Religion
Also included in:Â 7th Grade Religion Bundle- The life of Jesus and the New Testament
Confirmation Program: Year 2 Confirmation Saint Project
This document is part of a bundle that was created for a parish 2 year Confirmation program for high school students. The Confirmation Saint Project was designed for year 2 students to be completed towards the beginning of the year after they have explored various saints through their "think sheet of saints" worksheet that they completed at the end of year 1-- See year 1 Confirmation Documents on my store page. The Confirmation Saint Project has students researching their Confirmation Saint usi
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion
Also included in:Â Confirmation Year 2 Bundle
Middle School/ High School Classroom Participation Rubrics
This participation rubric is designed to be filled out by students weekly and turned in to contribute to their weekly participation grade. The students are grading themselves in 4 categories: materials, comments, on task, courtesy/respect. As a teacher, I would also score the student weekly and then average the students score with my score to give them a weekly participation grade out of 10. Students would turn them in on Friday and they would get them back on Monday with their averaged score fr
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
Also included in:Â High School Chemistry- Total School Year Bundle
Bonding and Lewis Dot Structure PowerPoint- Middle School Science
This PowerPoint was designed for an 8th grade science classroom to introduce them the bonding, Lewis dot structure, and types of reactions. This is an edited/ simplified high school PowerPoint. The PowerPoint has been left in its original format to allow for teacher modification.
6th - 8th
Chemistry, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in:Â Middle School Chemistry Bundle
Confirmation Program: Year 1 & 2 Sponsor Bundle
This document is part of a bundle that was created for a parish 2 year Confirmation program for high school students. This document includes information about what a sponsor is and how teens (with parents as a guide) should go about choosing a sponsor for Confirmation. In this bundle, there is one page of information about what a sponsor is and how to get sponsor documentation back to the parish/school, one page that is a student think sheet/prayer sheet over possible sponsors, one page that the
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Religion
Also included in:Â Confirmation Program: Year 1 Confirmation Bundle
Marine Biology: Crustacean & Echinoderms Project
The Crustacean and Echinoderm Project was designed for a high school marine science classroom, but could easily be altered to facilitate a middle school science class. The project has students doing independent research on 1 crustacean and 1 echinoderm. The students then need to create a display that includes all the required information noted on the rubric. The project could be adapted for in-class research time or assigned as a project to be completed at home. The project could be easily tran
7th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science), Science
Spaghetti Bridge Engineering Project- Middle School Science
This project is aligned the to NGSS in regards to engineering design and practice. Students construct a spaghetti bridge using a limited amount of supplies and materials. After building days, students complete to see whose bridge holds the most weight prior to breaking. A minimum weight requirement is needed to be considered a successful build. The project is outline in the worksheet. The project has been left in its original word format to allow for teacher modification as needed.
6th - 9th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Also included in:Â Middle School Engineering Challenges Bundle
Confirmation Requirements and Study Guide: Year 1 and Year 2 Students
This document is part of a bundle that was created for a parish 2 year Confirmation program for high school students. This document is a handout intended for both teens and parents and outlines that information that the Diocese of Venice expects all teens to know by Confirmation. This document was used in both year 1 and year 2 classes and was covered during the two years of classes. This document has been left in word format to allow for catechist/DRE's/teachers to alter the document as needed
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion
Also included in:Â Confirmation Program: Year 1 Confirmation Bundle
Balancing Chemical Equations Worksheet- Middle School Science
This product includes 3 balancing worksheets designed for a middle school chemistry class. Two worksheets are a page long with 5-6 equations to balances. The last worksheet is 2 pages long with 14 problems. Equations are scaled in difficultly. These worksheets could also work for a high school chemistry class. The worksheet has been left in its original word format to allow for teacher modification as needed.
6th - 11th
Chemistry, Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
, HS-PS1-7
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in:Â Middle School Chemistry Bundle
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About the store
Experience
I have extensive experience teaching in Catholic and classical charter high and middle schools. Areas of teaching experience in high school are: chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology, marine science, zoology, environmental science, and art. I have also taught middle school math, religion, science, forensics, astronomy, and engineering.
I am trained in classical Catholic education in the Dominican tradition and also hold a catechetical certification.
Teaching style
My teaching style varies depending on the course and grade level I am currently teaching. For the sciences, I lean mostly on lecture style, but incorporate labs, hands on activities, partner work, and work stations to support the lecture and increase understand through demonstrative learning.
For Religion, my teach style is more meditative, allowing the students to engage directly with Scripture and Church documents. This is incorporated in with prayer in the Church and times of quite meditation in the classroom to let Scripture sink in and speak to their hearts. This style is mixed with group projects, drawing out Scripture, Scripture memorization (including games), individual projects, and using art and beauty to support the curriculum.
My own education history
B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry- Saint Mary's College-Notre Dame, IN
M.A.T. in secondary education with certification in 6-12 Biology and Chemistry: Aquinas College, Nashville, TN
B.A. in Theology and Philosophy: Aquinas College, Nashville, TN
Catechetical Certification-Diocese of Nashville, TN
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Level 1
Additional biographical information
I love teaching and creating resources that have the kids and their learning at the core. I have an extensive background in teaching various disciplines and creating my content with the students developmental needs in mind. My resources have been tweaked and fined tuned through the years. After actively teaching for 8 years in the classroom, I am taking some time away from the classroom to focus on ministry and family. I am grateful to be able to provide teachers with great resources to use in their own classroom that meet the needs of their students.
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