Teaching Philosophy
My pedagogy strives to foster rich decolonial learning spaces that encourage multiple perspectives through community, culture and history. I am a proud teacher who has worked with educators and youth across the nation from Los Angeles to Detroit and New York City. I am continually inspired by my students whether it was my middle school students or seasoned educators who work hard to provide a transformative and rich learning environment for their students. As an educator invested in youth and communities, I am grateful for my experiences and look forward to continuing to build an educational agenda that advances equity and social justice for the greater collective.
Teaching Experience
Courses Taught (K-12):
Critical Literacy (NYU EXCEL)
Ninth Grade English Language Arts (Pathways Community School)
Leadership (Pathways Community School)
Internship (Catherine Ferguson Academy)
Reading Specialist (Catherine Ferguson Academy)
Middle School English Language Arts (Nsoroma Institute)
U.S History (TFA Corps Member, Bronx Preparatory Charter School)
Courses Taught (Undergraduate level):
Teaching In Solidarity: Critical Literacies and Communities (Michigan State University)
Critical Introduction to the English Language: Power, Identity and Culture (Michigan State University)
Writing our World: Critical Questions in Language and Composition (Michigan State University)
Readings in Young Adult Literature: Coming of Age in a Pluralistic Society
Courses Taught (Doctoral Level)
Introduction to Qualitative Research
Teacher Learning and Knowing: Education as the Practice of Freedom
Courses Taught (Masters Level):
Survey of Instructional Approaches for Language and Literacy Development: Grades K-12 (CUNY, Hunter College)
Methods in Teaching English Language Arts in Middle School and High School (NYU)
Teacher Inquiry and Practice (UCSB)
Learning In and With Community
Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in a Time of Crisis Webinar, January 27, 2020
