16 years of 9-12th grade English teaching experience, including Advanced Placement and Honors programs. Classes taught include AP® English Literature, Journalism, Creative Writing, World Literature, Shakespearean Literature, British Literature, Modern American Literature, History of Drama, and 9th and 10th grade English.
I believe in transparency and honesty. I teach with integrity and try to make each moment in the classroom count. I don't believe in busy work and assign work that is genuinely useful for students in the future. I particularly like quote-driven literary analysis and differentiated learning activities. My mission is to make AP® English Literature more inclusive and engaging.
2019 Woodbury Educator of the Year nominee, Teacher Eagle Award, AP English Literature reader 5 years
B.A. Secondary English, Education - Concordia University, Chicago; M.A. Teaching - Bethel University, St. Paul
I teach English full time and am the department head of the English department of my school. I have always preferred creating my own teaching materials and after finding success in teaching I wanted to share some of my resources I've made. Also, I am a mother of two boys and one girl, all under 10 years old. Obviously, I like to keep busy! Follow me on Pinterest and follow my blog! You can also find me on Instagram at aplitandmore! Join my email list for updates and sale notifications! Have questions or need more customized resources? Please e-mail me at aplitandmore@gmail.com. Profile picture courtesy of Elizabeth Greve Photography
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Career and Technical Education, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Psychology, Character Education, Study Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Informational Text, Test Preparation, Close Reading, Classroom Community