Academic Background

Education & Credentials

My academic background reflects my preparation in English, education, and instructional practice.

  • University of Utah
    B.A. in History

    Minor: Sociology, English Literature

  • Westminster College
    M.A.T. in Secondary Education

  • Weber State University
    M.A. in Literature

    (in progress)

Why it matters:

My academic training supports my instructional approach and professional practice.

YOUR student DESERVES

Clear expectations, thoughtful instruction, and support that grows with them — without unneccessary confusion or overwhelm.

The
Details

Courses I’ve Taught

A list of courses reflecting my instructional experience across literature, writing, and critical thinking.

    • Language Arts

    • Language Arts C&A

    • Utah History

    • Language Arts C&A

    • US History

    • English 9 Honors

    • AVID 10

    • English 11

    • English 11 Honors

    • AVID 11

    • Theory of Knowledge I

    • English 12

    • AVID 12

    • Theory of Knowledge II

    • Journalism I

    • Journalism II

    • RISE Ambassadors (MTSS)

    • Study Skills Support

My
Specialties

Close Reading

Guiding students to read texts carefully, notice patterns, and make meaning from language and structure.

Literary Analysis

Supporting students in developing interpretive claims grounded in evidence and close textual analysis.

Academic Writing

Emphasizing clarity, organization, evidence, and revision across formal analytical and argumentative tasks.

Research

Teaching students to locate, evaluate, and integrate sources responsibly and effectively.

Let's support meaningful learning!

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Let's support meaningful learning! ✿