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ABOUT AMANDA

My Teaching Philosophy
 
I believe education changes lives because it changed mine.
Growing up, I learned that education is more than acquiring knowledge. It is a pathway to opportunity, confidence, and personal growth. Learning English opened doors that once seemed beyond my reach and allowed me to pursue my dreams across cultures and countries.
As a bilingual Thai-English educator, I understand the challenges and triumphs of learning a new language. This perspective helps me create classrooms where students feel respected, encouraged, and confident to take risks without fear of making mistakes.
My goal is to create engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning experiences that develop not only English proficiency but also critical thinking, curiosity, and self-confidence. I believe every student has unique strengths, and it is my responsibility to help them discover those strengths while preparing them for success in school, their careers, and life.
Above all, I strive to inspire my students to believe in themselves, embrace lifelong learning, and recognize that education has the power to transform their future.

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Certifications

TESOL Professional Teaching Certificate

Arizona State University

  • Professional certification focused on teaching English to speakers of other languages, language acquisition, instructional strategies, and effective ESL teaching practices.

 

Early Childhood Education Certificate

UCLA Extension, University of California, Los Angeles

  • Graduated with Distinction (GPA: 4.0)

  • Comprehensive study of child development, curriculum planning, classroom management, and effective teaching practices.

  • Currently Pursuing

 

TESOL Certificate Program (In Progress)

UCLA Extension, University of California, Los Angeles

  • Expected Completion: Fall 2026

  • Graduate-level coursework in second language acquisition, teaching methodologies, curriculum design, assessment, and classroom practice.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

  • Master of Arts in English (In Progress) : National University, San Diego, USA

  • Bachelor of Arts in English for Business Communication : Dhurakij Pundit University International College

  • Associate of Arts in English : Los Angeles City College (Dean's Honor List)

 

Professional Qualifications

  • Over 20 years of English language teaching experience

  • ESL, ELA, and ELD instruction

  • Elementary, secondary, adult, and online teaching experience

  • Curriculum and instructional material development

  • Lesson planning and differentiated instruction

  • Assessment and student progress monitoring

  • Classroom management and student engagement

  • Technology-integrated teaching (Google Classroom, Zoom, Canva, PowerPoint)

  • Bilingual communication (Thai and English)

  • Experience supporting multilingual learners in diverse educational settings

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Areas of Expertise

  • English Language Teaching (ESL/ELD/ELA)

  • Second Language Acquisition

  • Academic English Development

  • Multilingual Learner Support

  • Curriculum Design

  • Educational Technology

  • Cross-Cultural Communication

  • Public Speaking & Educational Presentation

  • Online and Hybrid Instruction

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