Co-created an Advanced Placement (AP) Seminar curriculum that resulted in a 98.5% first-year pass rate.
Co-created an English 11 SAT preparation curriculum that helped Munster High School earn 95%+ graduations rates and official recognition as a top high school in Indiana over multiple years.
Designed and implemented a creative writing curriculum that supported more than 50 students earning regional writing recognition.
Courses Taught
AP Seminar
AP Language & Composition
AP Literature & Composition
English 9, 10, 11, 12
World Literature
Creative Writing
SAT/ACT English Preparation
Co-Taught English
Selected Curricular and Classroom Artifacts
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SAT Question Type Cheat Sheet
A spreadsheet designed as part of a curricular restructuring of English 11. The document serves as a strategic guide to SAT preparation, helping students recognize and navigate the distinct challenges presented by different question types.
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Explanation
Rhetorical Analysis: Depth of Analysis Slides + Sample Paragraphs
An interactive Google Slides presentation that introduces an original tier system for evaluating depth of analysis in academic writing. The lesson guides students toward deeper rhetorical analysis by examining how authorial choices interact with one another and respond to the broader rhetorical situation.
2026 AP Seminar Stimulus Materials and Real-World Connections
Instructions for a collaborative activity in which students identify real-world connections to the 2026 AP Seminar stimulus materials. In groups of three to four, students rotate among stations and discuss specific points of intersection between the College Board sources and contemporary sociopolitical issues.
