Here are the classes I have taught or are currently teaching: World History 24 years, US History 18 years, Economics 15 years, Virtual Enterprise 15 years, Pass Class 2 years ( study skills class), Cultural Geography 4 years, World History workshop 5 years, US History team taught with English 7 years, World History team taught 1 year, Special Ed World History 1 year, and Business 1 Intro class 3 years and Business Communications (125) 2 years.
My teaching style can be described as energetic and collaborative , with lots of student participation . My class is not stagnate, as the students are always working on multiple things at once. I am also enthusiastic with a strong commitment to student understanding through the use of creative and hands-on learning. I use lectures and activities focusing on standards/common core based lessons and projects.
Runner up to teacher of the year , and nominated as Daughters American Revolution teacher of the year.
Following the graduation from high school I attended Saddleback Jr. College. I then transferred to UCSB and received a degree in History and a minor in coaching. After my credential program I completed my Masters in Education in 1995 and started teaching in the Fall of that same year.
I love being outdoors and doing things with my kids. I am an avid surfer and basketball player. I love to travel and have been to Europe more than once, Hawaii a dozen times and I hope to live in Mexico after my teaching career. TWITTER: @socialstudiesme FB:https://www.facebook.com/socialstudiesmegastore PINTEREST:http://https://www.pinterest.com/socialstudiesmegastore
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English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Other (World Language), Arts & Music, Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Business, Psychology, Economics , Study Skills, General Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Test Preparation, School Psychology, Engineering, Close Reading, African History