Hi, welcome to my online community and classroom for teens and pre-teens!

My name is Meg and I teach literature, writing, and philosophy here on Outschool.

My credentials:
✅ State certified and tenured English Language Arts and special ed teacher
✅ Masters in teaching English in grades 7-12 from Fordham University
✅ Masters in teaching Students with Disabilities in grades 7-12, also from Fordham University
✅ 120-hour TESOL certified 

My teaching experience:
✅ 12 years of teaching experience, both online and in schools 
✅ 6 years in New York City public schools
✅ Courses taught: 
     ↳ ELA, grades 7-12
     ↳ AP Literature and AP Language & Composition
     ↳ Inclusive classrooms 
     ↳ Self-contained classrooms
     ↳ ESL classrooms

My related experience:
✅ Published content writer for podcasts; fiction and nonfiction writer
✅ Instructional Design Coach for university professors (helping them to design effective online courses)

My classes are:
✅ Engaging
✅ Inclusive
✅ Relaxed but rigorous
✅ Discussion-based
✅ Driven by student interest
✅ Tailored to students' needs

My teaching "manifesto":
Teaching humanities is my greatest passion! I work to instill in my students a love of reading, writing, and deep thinking that goes beyond the classroom. I believe that all students can achieve academic success and become life-long learners, regardless of their backgrounds or their learning needs. I am passionate about inclusive classrooms that bring a wide range of students together, where we can all learn from each other and enrich each other's lives.

As a teacher, I focus on core reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that prepare students for college-level studies. However, I also believe that we all learn best when learning is social and enjoyable. To that end, I take creative and discussion-based approaches to teaching and I infuse classes with students' interests wherever possible. 

Lastly, some other tidbits about me: 
💫I'm fluent in Spanish and I'm now working on my Portuguese.
💫I play violin, piano, and guitar, and I love to sing and song-write for fun.
💫I have a curious cat named Madame George (Georgie for short) who often comes to class!

If you or your learner are hesitant to sign up before meeting me (understandably!), feel free to book a meet and greet here: https://outschool.com/classes/meet-greet-15-minute-session-MGpwi3mP#usXSuDFS3Z

📣 Get $20 your first class (any class - not just mine!) on Outschool with this link: https://outschool.com/parents/6e5e503e-684a-4fe7-a5b1-388c096122a7/61722946-c1ac-41dd-9aa7-32206f563bde?signup=false&usid=XSuDFS3Z&utm_campaign=share_invite_link

I hope to see you soon!