Designs and teaches Modern World History and English 10H lessons to 150+ studentsRoutinely assesses students through rigorous formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction based on the data gathered from the assessmentsDifferentiates classwork for all learners including students in an honors course, ELL students, and students with a variety of learning differences. Provides scaffolding and modifications according to IEPs to make the curriculum accessible without losing… Show more Designs and teaches Modern World History and English 10H lessons to 150+ studentsRoutinely assesses students through rigorous formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction based on the data gathered from the assessmentsDifferentiates classwork for all learners including students in an honors course, ELL students, and students with a variety of learning differences. Provides scaffolding and modifications according to IEPs to make the curriculum accessible without losing rigorContinuously increases effectiveness by adding new learning strategies, activities, and topics from professional development and research to curriculum. Curriculum emphasizes historical reasoning skills, critical reading, explanatory and argumentative writing, discussion, and cultural relevancyFounded the South High School Drama Club, managing a club of 25 students and a team of 5 adults while producing and directing an annual play. Incorporates SEL activities into daily rehearsals to improve students’ relationships, further develop their senses of self, and increase creativity in performances. Awarded the “Teacher Dream Grant” for the club’s sustainability, based on past successElected to the Association Building Council, a monthly advisory body which works with the principal to develop policies and programs for the school, responding to the needs of the teaching staff Show less