Welcome to my teaching portfolio! This space showcases my journey as an inclusive ESL/ELA educator, digital literacy advocate, and lifelong learner. Here you’ll find highlights of my teaching philosophy, professional growth, and classroom practices, along with reflections that capture the everyday lessons I learn from my students. My goal is to create engaging, student-centered environments where all learners — including multilingual and neurodiverse students — can thrive. This portfolio is a living record of my work, updated regularly with new insights, projects, and innovations.
I believe that every student deserves a voice in the classroom. My teaching emphasizes inclusion, literacy development, and student-centered learning, supported by EdTech tools and culturally responsive practices. My goal is to create spaces where all learners — including multilingual students and those with unique learning needs — can thrive.
M.Ed. in Elementary Education (in progress, 2025)
B.S. in Paralegal Studies, Corporate Law specialization
ESL/ELA Educator in China (Haidian Foreign Language Academy)
TEFL Certification
Member of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society of Education
My blog posts are where I share classroom insights
Teaching strategies and;
Reflections on my journey as an international educator.
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Graduate coursework in literacy, math, science, and inclusive instruction.
Workshops and trainings on EdTech integration and inclusive teaching practices.
Kappa Delta Pi membership (2025) – recognition of academic excellence and dedication to education.
Exit tickets and quick checks
Differentiated rubrics
One-on-one conferences
Weekly progress monitoring
Lesson plans
Student work samples
Instructional tools
These examples highlight inclusive strategies, literacy integration, and student-centered learning in action.
Beyond lesson plans and classroom strategies, I use my blog to reflect on what it means to grow as an educator. Each post is tagged with a category icon to help you navigate key themes—from EdTech innovations to inclusive practices, global perspectives, and teacher well-being. Explore the legend below to discover the areas I write about most often.
Stories and strategies that shaped my classroom and continue to shape me.
💡 Tech Tools That Changed My Classroom
Why Technology Was a Game-Changer for My Students
✏️ When Students Notice: A Teacher’s Lesson in Empathy
Our presence matters as much as our instruction.
❤️When My Neurodiverse Son Taught Me About Patience Again
Tools and Strategies That Help Us Stay Grounded
✏️ My First ESL Lesson in China
I discovered that teaching is as much about listening as it is about language
💡 EdTech Insights — Exploring digital tools, AI literacy, and tech integration that amplify student voice and teacher efficiency.
Example posts: Tech Tools That Changed My Classroom; From Chalkboards to Chatbots: The Future of ESL EdTech.
💗 Inclusive & Neurodiverse Teaching — Practical, compassionate strategies for ASD and diverse learners, blending home & classroom insights.
Example posts: Parenting a Neurodiverse Learner While Teaching Abroad; Practical Strategies for Supporting ASD Students in ESL Classrooms.
✏️ Classroom Experiences — Real stories, quick wins, and honest resets from my ESL/ELA room.
Example posts: My First ESL Lesson in China; What a Dictation Lesson Taught Me About Listening to Students.
🎓 Professional Growth & Leadership — M.Ed. reflections, KDP, mentorship, and PD you can actually use.
Example posts: Why Joining KDP Elevated My Professional Network; Graduate School While Teaching Abroad.
🌍 Global Teaching & Cultural Perspectives — What international classrooms teach us about empathy, rigor, and culture.
Example posts: Culturally Responsive Classrooms Across Borders; Bringing Global Perspectives into Elementary Social Studies.
📖 Literacy & Curriculum Design — Reading/writing scaffolds, alignment, and lesson design for multilingual learners.
Example posts: Integrating Reading & Social Studies for ESL Learners; Building Writing Confidence in Grade 2.
🧠 Well-Being & Teacher Resilience — Sustainable practices for expat life, parenting, and teaching.
Example posts: How Journaling Supports Teacher Reflection; Finding Balance as an Expat Teacher.
🚀 Innovation & Future of Education — AI and assessment redesign with equity at the center.
Example posts: AI in the Inclusive Classroom; Reimagining Assessments for Digital Natives.
Thank you for visiting my portfolio. This space is a work in progress — just like teaching itself — and I’ll continue updating it with new lessons, projects, and reflections from my classrooms around the world.