Curriculum Design Example

This is an example of how to plan effective, C3-aligned lessons and assessment items. These activities and questions were written to align with California 8th Grade Social Studies standards.

Features:

3 sources including culturally diverse perspectives
2 multiple choice and 2 short answer questions aligned with specific standards

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Nearpod - The Great Depression

This is an example of how I have used the power of nearpod to make lessons more interactive. It can be used in-person as well as virtually.

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Sample Lesson Plan

This is an example lesson plan for an IB History Course designed for 11th and 12th graders studying the rise of the Chinese Communist Party.

Features:

Guided Notetaking Worksheet
Powerpoint Presentation with integrated primary and secondary sources
Opportunities to apply Standford's Reading Like a Historian skills such as sourcing and close reading
Inquiry-Based Learning that exceeds CCC guiding principals

Education Portfolio

This page highlights my 14+ years experience developing and teaching various curricula.

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Class Presentation and Learning Activities

I integrate approaches to learning including collaboration, research, and social learning in this presentation with lessons that span several days.

*This lesson includes content found in Paul Grace's Authoritarian States: Study and Revision Guide, Hodder Education: London, 2018.

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The "It" Factor

This is a video about my teaching style created by the Pinellas Education Foundation and Pinellas County Schools. This was featured on the organizations' websites when I was nominated for district Teacher of the Year.

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Student Testimonials

This is another video about my teaching style created by the Pinellas Education Foundation and Pinellas County Schools. This includes student testimonials. This was featured on the organizations' websites when I was nominated for district Teacher of the Year.