Expert in curriculum development that encourages higher level critical thinking, differentiated instruction, step up knowledge, and analysis. Adept at bringing diverse resources and media into the classroom such as online museums, visual aids, kinesthetic and cultural activities to encourage student collaboration and creativity Specializes in working with racially and culturally diverse students and students with special needs. Effectively utilizes technology in the classroom, which includes Chromebooks, to provide students with dynamic access to course materials including textbooks and assignments. Routinely provides mentorship and practical training advice for newer teachers. __________________________________________________McGraw Hill-
Content expert on Scaffolding and Differentiation in Social Studies- Created content and video format for teachers on teaching Social Studies. Currently being used in their professional development programs. (March- April 2022)
-Pearson Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) Test Development Conference (2017)
-Appointed to represent middle school Social Studies to help creating Licensing rubric for the content area exams.
-The More Perfect Union: Teaching the U.S. Constitution (Constitutional Rights Foundation: Chicago, IL).
-Creating Independence Through Student-Owned Strategies (CRISS): Provides guidance on teaching writing in social studies classes.
Verbal and written communication