History teacher by Day and By Night

I have been teaching Us History for 10 years; World history for 8 years and 6 years in government. I have taught from grades 7-12 for a total of 13 years

“Hands-On” activities, critical thinking essays and assignments, and technology are all a major focus of my teaching as I strive to make students active participants in their learning, motivating them to succeed while also increasing their research and information-literacy skills. My expectations are high for my students and for myself, for high expectations lead to higher achievement.

Certifications: California Social Studies (grades 7-12) California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) New York Social Studies (grades 7-12) Connecticut Social Studies (grades 7-12) Colorado Social Studies (grades 7-12) T.E.F.L. Certification (100-hr. Advanced Certification)

May 2008 California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) University of Phoenix • Cumulative average: GPA 4.0 May 2006 M.A.T. in Secondary Education: Social Studies Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, CT.) • Cumulative average: GPA 3.9 • Graduate School of Education internship program; fully funded • Connecticut Certification in Social Studies 7-12 May 2005 B.A. Double Major: History / Political Science Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, CT.) • Cumulative average: GPA 3.003 • Thesis: Opium War

I love teaching and animals