Fun Facts

I’m a creative writer in my free time and am also working to learn Japanese and master making French macaroons.

About Me

I live in South Philadelphia with my boyfriend and our ginger tabby cat named Poppy. I currently teach at a design charter school at the high school level.

Experience

I am a high school English teacher at a design-based charter school in the city. I have 5 years of certified teaching experience along with expertise in writing curriculum for grades 7-12. This allows me to predetermine what skills students will need in order to meet their tutoring goals and do well in their classes.

My MA allows me to teach college-level literature and composition. I also have a BA in Journalism with professional writing experience.

Approach

As a teacher, I am always focusing on the cognitive process and how students learn and apply their newly acquired skills. I have significant experience assessing individual needs of students and tailoring learning activities to meet their needs. Learning must also be fun, however, and I make an effort to bring challenging texts like Shakespeare to life for my students.