Ethan Paul

I've been teaching for over 5 years now, and have taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade ELA (including special ed. focused classes), AP Literature, AP Psychology, and various elective courses in Journalism, Fantasy Lit and Writing, Food Lit and Writing, and LGBTQ-focused Sex Education. I have also taught test prep classes for the SAT, helped run an after school peer-tutoring service, taught English language classes to young adults in China, and I also have experience advising high school Gay-Straight Alliances and Newspaper clubs.

I consider a class successful when my students have talked for 95% of the class and I've talked for 5%. I think a strong English class involves as much discussion of the text as possible while focusing on the literary elements and what makes the book interesting. I value critical and creative thinking, and I push the value of analysis in writing. My classes, my lessons, my projects are all designed to challenge the students to produce strong, quality work that takes some thinking and some creativity. I lead through the passion I have for my subjects and the care I have for my students.

Graduated cum laude from Skidmore College, Member Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, Member Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Level 1 Certified Google Educator, Professional development presenter on High School/Elementary School English buddy class programs

BA in Psychology from Skidmore College, MA in Teaching of English from Columbia University Teachers College, Continuing education in English and Psychology

I really hope that my materials will help you create what you're looking for. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the materials, either here or at ethanpaulteaching@gmail.com.