I have been in the world of education for over twenty years. Most recently, I have been a high school literature teacher. Prior to this role, I taught elementary school for sixteen years and spent four years teaching middle school. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with God, reading, and watching television.
My teaching style can be described as 21st century organized chaos. I love rituals and routines and I am extremely organized. This organizational ability allows me to structure classes in a very student-centered manner.
2006 - National Board Certification in Reading/Literacy
Degrees: Bachelor of Science - Psychology (University of Pittsburgh) Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education (University of Pittsburgh) Specialist - Instructional Technology/Media (University of West Georgia) Certifications: K - 5th General Education, 4th - 8th English Language Arts and Reading, 6th - 12th English, Gifted, Online Teaching, Instructional Technology, Business Education, Special Education
I also have a YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/moneywithmocha
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Music, Physical Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Business, Economics , Study Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Vocational Education, Test Preparation, End of Year, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Emotional Learning