I am a high school special education and social studies teacher with over ten years of classroom experience at Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School in New Jersey. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching from Drew University and certifications in both Social Studies and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Throughout my career, I have worked with students across a wide range of academic, behavioral, and learning needs in both resource and inclusion settings, including multilingual learners....
I am a high school special education and social studies teacher with over ten years of classroom experience at Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School in New Jersey. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching from Drew University and certifications in both Social Studies and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Throughout my career, I have worked with students across a wide range of academic, behavioral, and learning needs in both resource and inclusion settings, including multilingual learners. I currently teach World History and U.S. History and have experience adapting curriculum and instructional materials to help students better understand complex topics and build confidence in their abilities.
My teaching style focuses heavily on meeting students where they are while still maintaining high expectations. I understand that every student learns differently, especially when it comes to reading comprehension, writing, organization, and study skills. I work to break down difficult concepts into manageable pieces and create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. I also believe learning should feel engaging and approachable whenever possible. History does not have to be a long list of dates and names, and students are usually more successful when they can connect material to real-world examples and discussions.
Over the years, I have worked with students in classroom settings, smaller support settings, and one-on-one situations. In addition to content support in social studies, I also help students develop skills in organization, writing, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and test preparation. My experience in special education has helped me become patient, flexible, and creative in finding approaches that work for different types of learners. I understand that school can feel overwhelming for many students, and I try to create a supportive learning environment that balances structure, encouragement, and a healthy sense of humor.
