• Lesson planning, execution, grading, and classroom management 10th Grade Honors class• Converted middle-of-the-road class into high performers, earning top percent of district on PARCC exam.• Introduced variety of teaching techniques to increase class pace and avoid distractions. 12th Grade English Language Arts• End of semester class; overcame usual ‘senior-itis’ by introducing performance-based lessons. 12th Grade Journalism• Converted a ‘packet learning’ oriented class into challenging and engaging program with creative lessons and differentiated education• Developed student previously writing below grade level into confident presenterSenior Level AP English• Co-teacher, instigated and presented Poetry Fridays and reading lessons