Amber Triffon

This is my sixth year teaching middle school students full time. I usually hear comments like 'You're crazy. I could never do that!" or see faces of surprise and horror when I tell them I wouldn't teach any other age group. I truly love what I do. I graduated with a BA degree in Middle Level Education from the University of South Carolina in 2011. I recently completed a MA in Education with a focus on Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and a graduate certificate in K-12 Reading and Literacy both from Walden University because I strongly believe we need to better prepare our students for a successful life after high school and the skills they need to be effective participants in society. Teaching in Southern California, I have many English Language Learners each school year and so I strive to find ways to make curriculum accessible and relevant for every student. I regularly use personal funds to purchase basic classroom supplies, materials to make lessons more exciting, and online subscriptions to enhance my teaching. This is my sixth year teaching middle school students full time. I usually hear comments like 'You're crazy. I could never do that!" or see faces of surprise and horror... read more