Hello! I am Mrs. Amber!

Things you may want to know:
- Currently I have active K-6 Teaching Licenses in FL with ESOL and Reading endorsements.  
- Graduated from UCF with my bachelors in Elementary Education. 
- Classroom Teacher for over 5 years in both Florida and Virginia! I have taught in private, public, and charter schools. All of my classes were inclusive, serving ESOL and Autistic children in a general classroom setting. 
- I have virtually taught English as a second language for over 2 years to students in Europe & China. 
- Formerly homeschooled my second grader and kindergartener as well as teaching in our homeschool Co-op (virtually) to a wide range of learners. 
- Experienced in working with children who are exceptional! This includes students who may be identified as gifted, Autistic, having ADHD, and more. 

What are some of my teaching philosophies? 
- I love teaching all subjects with a positive mindset! Students are expected and welcome to make mistakes. “You win some, you learn some!”
- Learning should be fun and engaging for my students! My goal is to motivate students to want to learn more. Allowing them to be involved and relate what we are learning to their daily lives helps them remember what we have learned. We often incorporate learning games in the classroom. As a bonus they have a great time and look forward to coming to class!
- With reading, I endorse an approach to early reading that is an explicit and systematic, sometimes referred to as a phonics-based approach or structured literacy. I am studying Orton-Gillingham style instruction based off the Science of Reading to help struggling readers and those with Dyslexia. 

Any fun facts? 
- I am a huge Disney fan! I also like drawing, singing, cooking, and chocolate. My favorite singer is Taylor Swift, favorite “movie” is Hamilton (I know it’s not technically a movie) and favorite TV shows are Survivor, The Amazing Race, and Big Brother! 

Today is a great day to learn something new! I can't wait to see you in the classroom!