As the 6-12 English Language Arts Subject Matter Expert, I serve on the Curriculum Support Services team to support teachers' use of the ASU Prep curriculum; create and revise curricular resources; advise faculty on standards-based and research-based best practices; facilitate professional learning; review and resolve content issues.

After earning my master's degree in English, I made the difficult choice to transition out of the classroom and pursue freelancing. I began FireCopy to provide copywriting and editing services to small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs. I helped small nonprofits develop their vision and standards, served as an editor for self-published authors, created and managed social media content, and more. All of these projects helped me understand how amazingly transferrable my skills as… Show more After earning my master's degree in English, I made the difficult choice to transition out of the classroom and pursue freelancing. I began FireCopy to provide copywriting and editing services to small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs. I helped small nonprofits develop their vision and standards, served as an editor for self-published authors, created and managed social media content, and more. All of these projects helped me understand how amazingly transferrable my skills as a former teacher and English scholar are. As I worked with such a variety of clients, I still harbored a passion for an issue in English education that is close to my heart as a black woman: the lack of diversity in the traditional curriculum. In 2021, I began to transition FireCopy into a provider of education-based services. My mission is to propel literature, language, and history curricula for grades 9-12 towards representing many more of the people and places that exist within those disciplines. Show less

After earning my gifted certification through the College of William and Mary and moving from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, I returned to the classroom as a high school English teacher. I requested to teach honors-level courses to best apply my education and previous experience. I have enjoyed years of guiding students through rigorous instruction in reading, writing, research, and critical thinking. Teaching and coaching writing, including grammar instruction, is my particular forte as I… Show more After earning my gifted certification through the College of William and Mary and moving from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, I returned to the classroom as a high school English teacher. I requested to teach honors-level courses to best apply my education and previous experience. I have enjoyed years of guiding students through rigorous instruction in reading, writing, research, and critical thinking. Teaching and coaching writing, including grammar instruction, is my particular forte as I believe writing is an ultimate expression of one's true self. Show less

Having been classified as gifted as a child myself, I became concerned with the academic opportunities provided to the gifted population at the school in which I worked. I applied for and was selected to oversee the education plans of gifted students and to provide resources to teachers of these students. In this semi-administrative role, I wrote curricula for, organized, and facilitated multiple professional development courses for teachers of gifted students.

I began my professional career teaching language arts to seventh-graders. This work opened my eyes to numerous realities about the education system, adolescent psychology, and who I wanted to be as a professional. The student population here was extremely diverse in the areas of culture, household income, and academic ability. Such variables thrilled and challenged me to strengthen the key professional skills of flexibility, meticulousness, and differentiation.

While earning my bachelor's degree in English education, I tutored fellow students at various points in their matriculation. Working in the College of Education's tutoring center, I prepared students for the state teacher exam by creating individualized study plans and materials. In doing so, I maintained communication with each student-client to ensure their comfort and commitment to the tutoring process. Each of my regular "tutees" ultimately passed their state exams and currently serve as… Show more While earning my bachelor's degree in English education, I tutored fellow students at various points in their matriculation. Working in the College of Education's tutoring center, I prepared students for the state teacher exam by creating individualized study plans and materials. In doing so, I maintained communication with each student-client to ensure their comfort and commitment to the tutoring process. Each of my regular "tutees" ultimately passed their state exams and currently serve as some of the best educators I know. Show less