Amanda's Teaching Portfolio

Welcome!  My name is Amanda Williams and I currently work as an Intervention Specialist in Cincinnati Public Schools. I have a bachelor's degree in special education from the University of Cincinnati and a master's degree in education- applied behavior analysis from Arizona State University. I am licensed to teach students in grades K-12 with both mild-moderate disabilities and moderate-intense disabilities. I am highly qualified in English/Language Arts. For as long as I can remember, my life has been centered around helping people. I have volunteered and worked with kids who have a variety of disabilities and abilities since I was in elementary school, and have enjoyed every second of it.  My wide range of work and volunteering experiences has given me a deep understanding of the complexity that is involved with teaching each individual student in the special education field. I am confident that my background in the field has made me a great teacher. I strive everyd...

Amanda T. Williams                      629 Arlington Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244 amandataylorwilliams@gmail.com (513) 317-4677 EDUCATION Master’s of Education, Applied Behavior Analysis- December 2016 Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education- May 2015 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio LICENSURE - Ohio K-12 Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist License, May 2015      - Ohio K-12 Moderate to Intense Intervention Specialist License, May 2015 - Ohio Assessment for Educators Special Education Exam, March 2015 - Ohio Assessment for Educators Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Multi-Age (PK-12)      Exam, March 2015 - Ohio Assessment for Educators Middle School Language Arts Exam, March 2015 WORK EXPERIENCE Cincinnati Public Schools    ...

“Great teachers empathize with kids, respect them, and believe that each one has something special that can be built upon.” – Ann Lieberman Being a teacher in the 21 st century, is much more than simply teaching content knowledge; it is about creating well-rounded adults. To mold our students into future leaders, we must fully invest and dedicate our time and our hearts into our work. I teach because I want to advocate for today’s youth who may not be able to speak for themselves. I encourage learning, while simultaneously serving as a mentor. Students in my classroom are immersed into a positive and creative environment. I teach responsibility, communication, and creativity in a judgment-free environment. I open up my door to anyone who needs me, and will always be a person who accepts and guides each one of my individual students. I intend on continuing to teach with whichever instructional strategies best work for my students. I am aware that no two students learn...

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