Dynamic Middle School Humanities Teacher with a proven track record of inspiring student excellence, adept at fostering student engagement and critical thinking. Recognized as Teacher of the Year, I excel in collaborative learning and utilize instructional technology to enhance reading comprehension. As a mentor, I prioritize social-emotional learning and strive to consistently engage in positive and effective parent-teacher communication.
*Created, implemented & advanced the 7th Grade Humanities (merging of standards based History and Language Arts) Program at John Adams Academy.
*Lead discussions that encourage students to think critically about historical events, social issues, & themes in literature, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
*Founded JAA Pep Squad in 2024.
*Grade Level Lead 24-25 school year.
*Active assistant in Student Government.
*Teacher of Year, Roseville Sports Program, 24'
*Led and instructed students in their writing efforts, informational and fictional text analysis, researching and presentation skills.
*An active participant in the 8th grade professional learning community modeled under the “house” system; consisting of English, Social Science, Math, and Sciences teachers working together to fully support students.
*Served as yearbook advisor and actively participated in school activities such as dances, fieldtrips, fundraisers, staff meetings, parent/teacher conferencing, and parent engagement activities.
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