Instructional Content
The project of learning is one of the greatest joys we can experience. Whether from an inspirational teacher, a thoughtfully organized app walkthrough, or a surprising Wikipedia page, the process of receiving information and putting it towards some theoretical or practical use provides us with the opportunity to challenge our reasoning, feel accomplishment, and – importantly – to build connection. Accessible, clear, and engaging instruction imparts confidence, especially in the context of enjoying a new experience, product, or service. This type of positive interaction builds trust and, in turn, facilitates future opportunities for growth.
Below are examples of lessons and other instructional content I have built in service of this rewarding project.
Revolutionary Thinking: Analyzing Enlightenment Ideals in Action
To deepen student understanding of the Enlightenment's influence on the French Revolution, I created an interactive lecture experience that combined live instruction with structured source analysis. As I taught and facilitated whole-group discussion, students followed along via a Google Doc including scaffolded source analysis activities, prompts for peer discussion, and opportunities for close reading. This design emphasized critical thinking, visual literacy, and real-time engagement, encouraging students to draw meaningful connections between ideology and political change.
Student-Facing Document Excerpt: Guided analysis and reflection
The Tennis Court Oath: Visual source analyzed using historical context
A Template for Better Teacher-Substitute Communication
I created this two-way communication template to streamline the substitute teaching process and to support better outcomes for both students and educators. Designed to be used collaboratively by full-time and substitute teachers, the tool emphasizes clarity, accountability, and empathy, allowing both parties to share critical student information, lesson notes, and feedback. Originally part of a larger service design concept, the template now functions as a single resource to reduce "sub-day" stress and increase continuity in school settings.
Teacher-facing form for setting up the classroom and supporting the substitute
Substitute-facing form for feedback and completing the communication loop