About me (title)
The 2013-2014 UIL group with Mrs. Hughes
Mrs. Hughes on a field trip to the Zoo with the Newcomer ESL students.
Mrs. Hughes's husband and two daughters at the Zoo.
Mrs. Hughes's two daughters playing in a kiddie pool.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

        • Burleson High School (since 2012)

        • Tutor for Tutor.com (previously)

        • Tutor for Tarleton State University Writing Center (previously)

DEGREES

        • B. A. in History

        • B. A. in English

        • M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

        • Ed. D. in Curriculum and Instruction (currently pursuing)

CERTIFICATIONS

        • English (8 - 12)

        • ESL Supplemental (EC-12)

        • Reading Specialist (EC-12)

        • Master Reading Teacher

        • Google Educator Certified (Levels 1 & 2)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

        • Kappa Delta Pi, International Educator's Society

        • NCTE, National Council of Teachers of English

        • ATPE, Association of Texas Professional Educators

ACADEMIC COACH FOR. . .

        • UIL Ready Writing

        • UIL Spelling and Vocabulary

SUBJECTS TAUGHT

        • English 1

        • Reading 1

        • College Prep: English

FAMILY FUN FACTS

        • Married

        • Two Children: Claire & Amelia

RANDOMNESS

        • Typing speed: 88 WPM

        • Learning style: Visual and Tactile

        • Favorite quote (one of): "Try not to be a man of success, but a man of value." - Albert Einstein