Praxis Scores

Awards

WGU Excellence Award | 2025

Evaluator's Comments:

“The lesson plan on writing instruction was exemplary because of its instructional strategies and engaging learning tasks for teaching students how to write a thesis statement. For example, mentor texts were utilized to show concrete examples of well-crafted and opportunistic thesis statements. Also, time was taken during instruction to dissect the language and elements used to craft the thesis statement.”

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My Skills

Writing & Analytical Expertise

B.A. in English Literature

Instructional & Pedagogical Skills

Master's Program in Secondary Education

Technology, Communication, and Organization

Digital & Professional Competencies

• Advanced academic, analytical, and creative writing across multiple genres

• Close reading and textual analysis of complex literary and informational texts

• Research synthesis and evidence-based argumentation

• Clear, audience-focused writing for academic, professional, and instructional contexts

• Editing and revision for clarity, coherence, and stylistic precision

• MLA citation and formatting; academic integrity and source evaluation

• Rhetorical analysis and persuasive writing strategies

• Differentiating tone for varied audiences and purposes

• Written feedback and commentary that is constructive, specific, and actionable

• Standards-aligned lesson planning and unit design

• Backward design and learning objective development

• Instructional scaffolding to support diverse learners

• Bloom's Taxonomy application for cognitive rigor and skill progression

• Differentiated instruction for varied learning styles and abilities

• Formative and summative assessment design and analysis

• Data-driven instructional decision-making

• Classroom management and student-engagement strategies

• Disciplinary literacy strategies for secondary English classrooms

• Explicit instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills

• Feedback practices that promote revision, growth, and metacognition

• Inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices

• Alignment of instruction, assessment, and learning outcomes

• High digital literacy and adaptability to new platforms

• Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drive)

• Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Google Classroom, and similar platforms)

• Microsoft Word and document formatting for professional and academic use

• Email communication with students, families, colleagues, and administrators

• Online grading, feedback, and rubric-based assessment tools

• Virtual collaboration and remote instruction technologies

• Organization and time management in fast-based, deadline-driven environments

• Professional communication in both synchronous and asynchronous settings

• File management, document sharing, and version control

• Attention to detail in written communication and digital submissions