Information Technology/English Teacher
Ocean Township High School
Oakhurst, Nj
- Created a new Gaming, Loot, and Lit class that fosters critical thinking, puzzle solving, character development, world generation, and the use of literature in a reward-based system- Developed an innovative unit on Beowulf utilizing gamification strategies and Minecraft- Utilized technical expertise to collect data online and improve department testing- Promoted gamification and new technologies in the classroom - Researched, facilitated, and led the implementation of Minecraft: Education Edition district-wide through collaboration with Supervisor, Director of Technology, Technology Team, and Microsoft - Researched, facilitated, and led the implementation of class escape rooms utilizing Breakout EDU materials and resources through collaboration with Supervisor and Principal- Assisted with defining and troubleshooting various hardware needs from new laptops for varied school use to router and networking issues in the classroom- Designed multiple escape rooms to reinforce learning for Hamlet and other texts- Implemented a variety of classroom tools for engagement including Google Classroom, ClassDojo, NoRedInk, Membean, CommonLit, Newsela, Kahoot, and more