Understand the concept of resistance movements, including their definition, causes, and historical significance.
Analyze various forms of resistance, from peaceful protests to armed rebellions, and examine the factors that drive communities to resist.
Investigate the Salt March led by Mahatma Gandhi in India in 1930 as a case study of nonviolent resistance and its impact on colonial rule.
Explore covert aspects of resistance movements, including espionage, intelligence gathering, and secret societies, using the Danish Resistance during WWII as a case study.
Examine the civil rights struggle in the United States, focusing on tactics, strategies, key figures, significant events, and legislative changes resulting from activism.
Conduct a comparative analysis of The White Rose Movement and the civil rights movement, noting similarities and differences in their strategies and successes.
Study the Underground Railroad as a historical model of organized network aiding the escape of enslaved African Americans, and compare Women’s Suffrage Movements worldwide.
Analyze resistance movements in Latin America, focusing on the Chilean women’s resistance against Pinochet's dictatorship and the Zapatista Uprising in Mexico, and explore their unique tactics and the role of community and identity.
Delve into the profound impact of youth-led movements on political reform, examining the Vietnam War Protests in the United States and the Tiananmen Square Protests in China, and assess their strategies, outcomes, and challenges.
Select and explore a modern-day resistance movement that exemplifies the spirit of resistance, activism, or social change, analyzing its origins, objectives, strategies, challenges, and impacts in today's world.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a concentration in Comparative Politics. My academic journey included a wide range of courses focusing on various political and historical aspects of civilizations from different time periods and regions around the world. This comprehensive study allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the complexities of past and present societies.

Furthermore, I pursued a Master of Education degree specializing in Secondary Social Sciences, which provided me with advanced knowledge in teaching history, political science, and related subjects. I obtained certification from the state of Alabama, qualifying me to teach social sciences to students in grades 7-12.

Over the course of my teaching career, I have gained extensive experience instructing students in US and World history; dedicated to delivering engaging and informative lessons in these subjects. Additionally, I have conducted extensive research in both history and politics for over 20+ years, allowing me to stay informed and up-to-date with the latest developments in these fields.

In addition, I had to opportunity to take graduate level civil rights courses taught by Dr. Wilson Fallon, Jr. who was recognized by the Alabama Legislature within an official resolution (HR 152) passed in Spring 2021. Below is an excerpt from the resolution.

“WHEREAS, Dr. Fallin is a professor emeritus of history in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Montevallo who has, tirelessly served UM students, partnered with faculty and collaborated with staff for nearly three decades; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Fallin has been a consistent and fearless supporter of numerous efforts in the area of civil rights and social justice and beloved friend to all those who made his acquaintance, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. himself; and  

WHEREAS, He is a highly esteemed soldier in the fight for civil rights and social justice, as well as a scholar seeking to inform others of his work;”

My educational background, teaching experience, and research expertise have equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide students with a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. I am committed to fostering a deeper understanding of historical events and political dynamics while encouraging critical thinking and a passion for learning.

Homework Offered
Each learner, upon teacher and/or adult approval, will select a modern-day resistance movement that has not been covered in the course material for our final class discussion. The chosen movement should be one that exemplifies the spirit of resistance, activism, or social change in the current global landscape. The aim is to explore the movement's origins, objectives, strategies, challenges, and impacts, providing a comprehensive view of its role and significance in today's world.  
Assessments Offered
Assessments can be conducted upon request and throughout the course to evaluate learner progress and understanding. These assessments will primarily rely on learners' contributions in weekly examples and discussions.

The purpose of assessments and/or grades is to offer feedback on student learning and measure their achievement. Active participation in assessments is vital for learners to gauge their progress and identify areas for improvement.
Grades Offered
Upon request feedback, numerical and/or letter grades will be provided.  Parents and learners are strongly encouraged to reach out about their preferred method of grading before the class begins. This ensures that the assessment methods align with the educational goals and preferences of each learner and family.

“Eyes on the Prize” series
“The Vietnam War” by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
Tiananmen Exiles: Voices of the Struggle for Democracy in China by Rowena Xiaoqing He
Resources from https://www.nps.gov/subjects/undergroundrailroad/index.htm
Women's History section of the Library of Congress for primary sources and photograph
The Journal of Resistance Studies
The Secret War: Spies, Ciphers, and Guerrillas, 1939-1945
by Max Hastings
At the Heart of the White Rose: Letters and Diaries of Hans and Sophie Scholl
They Marched Into Sunlight: War and Peace Vietnam and America October 1967 by David Maraniss
Compañeras: Zapatista Women's Stories by Hilary Klein
Fear in Chile: Lives Under Pinochet by Patricia Verdugo
A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn
Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict by Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan
Global Media Outlets & Publishers
New Literacy Project
Various Fact Checkers
Multiple Peer-Reviewed Journals
International Organizations Reports & Summaries